Shiva Lingam
Lyrics
Opening — Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Mantra
Saurashtre Somanatham cha Srisaile Mallikarjunam
In Saurashtra, Somnath — Lord of the Moon; on holy Srisailam, Mallikarjuna crowned with jasmine
Ujjainyam Mahakalam Omkaretvam Amaleshvaram
In Ujjain, Mahakal — master of time; where Om resounds, Amaleshwar — the eternal Lord
Paralyam Vaidyanatham cha Dakinyam Bhimashankaram
At Parali, Vaidyanath — divine healer; in the Dakini forest, Bhimashankar
Setubandhe tu Ramesham Nagesham Darukavane
At the sea-bridge, Rameshwar — worshipped by Rama; Nageshwar, Lord of serpents, in Daruka's woods
Varanasyam tu Vishvesham Trayambakam Gautamitate
In Kashi, Vishwanath — sovereign of the universe; Trimbakeshwar on the sacred Gautami bank
Himalaye tu Kedaram Ghrishnesham cha Vishalake
In the Himalayas, Kedarnath; Ghrishneshwar — Lord of the radiant shrine, O infinite One
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 1
Brahma Muraari Surarchita Lingam
The Linga worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and all the devas
Nirmala Bhaashita Sobhitha Lingam
Resplendent with pure and spotless radiant light
Janmaja Dhukha Vinaasaha Lingam
The Linga that destroys all sorrow born of worldly existence
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 2
Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Worshipped by sages and the foremost among celestial beings
Kaama Dahana Karunaakara Lingam
The burner of lust and compassionate ocean of mercy
Ravana Darpa Vinaasaha Lingam
The destroyer of the arrogant pride of Ravana
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 3
Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Anointed with all kinds of fragrant, sweet-scented pastes
Buddhi Vivaardhana Kaarana Lingam
The cause for the awakening and expansion of higher intellect
Siddha Suraasura Vandhitha Lingam
Revered and worshipped by Siddhas, devas, and asuras
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 4
Kanaga Mahaamani Bhooshitha Lingam
Beautifully adorned with gold and precious gems
Panipati Veshthitha Sobitha Lingam
Encircled and glorified by the King of Serpents
Daksha Suyajna Vinaasana Lingam
The destroyer of the sacrificial rite of King Daksha
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 5
Kunkuma Chandhana Lehpitha Lingam
Anointed with sacred red kunkuma and sandalwood paste
Pankaja Haara Susobhitha Lingam
Elegantly garlanded with necklaces of fresh lotus flowers
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashana Lingam
The destroyer of all accumulated sins across lifetimes
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 6
Deva Ganaarchita Sevitha Lingam
Revered and served by the entire host of celestial beings
Bhavair Bhakhi Bhirevacha Lingam
Worshipped with genuine emotion and unwavering devotion
Dinakara Koti Prabhaakara Lingam
Radiant with the brilliant light of ten million suns
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 7
Ahshta Dalopari Veshthitha Lingam
Resting seated upon an eight-petaled lotus pedestal
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
The prime cause from which all creation arises
Ahshta Daridra Vinaasana Lingam
The destroyer of all eight forms of poverty and sorrow
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Verse 8
Suraguru Suravara Poojitha Lingam
Worshipped by Brihaspati and the highest devas
Suravana Pushpa Sadarchitha Lingam
Ever worshipped with celestial blossoms from divine gardens
Paraath Param Paramatmaka Lingam
The supreme Transcendence beyond all, the highest Self
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Om — salutations to Shiva
Phalasruti (Concluding Blessing)
Lingashtaka Midam Punyam
This sacred Lingashtakam hymn is meritorious
Yah Pathet Sivasannidhau
Whoever recites it in Shiva’s presence
Sivaloka Mahaapnoti
Attains the great realm of Shiva
Sivehna Saha Modatheh
And rejoices together with Shiva
Meaning
Opens with the Dwadasha Jyotirlinga mantra naming all twelve sacred Shiva shrines, then Adi Shankaracharya’s Lingashtakam — each verse followed by Om Namah Shivaya. Pandit Rajin’s Shiva Lingam recording.
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Added 11 Nov 2026