Ashada Masam Mantras & Stotras 2026 (Devanagari, IAST, Telugu)
Authentic Ashada Masam mantras for Vishnu, Mahakali, Lakshmi, the Guru & Shiva — in Devanagari, IAST and Telugu, with when and how to chant them.
Authentic Ashada Masam mantras for Vishnu, Mahakali, Lakshmi, the Guru & Shiva — in Devanagari, IAST and Telugu, with when and how to chant them.
Ashada Masam is rich with deity worship — Vishnu (Chaturmasam), Mahakali (Bonalu), Lakshmi (the Ashada Fridays), the Guru (Guru Purnima) and Shiva. This hub gathers authentic mantras for each, in Devanagari, IAST and Telugu, so anyone can chant. It accompanies our Ashada Masam 2026 guide.
Vishnu — for Chaturmasam & Toli Ekadashi
Vishnu Mantra: ॐ नमो नारायणाय · oṃ namo nārāyaṇāya · ఓం నమో నారాయణాయ — "Salutations to Lord Narayana." Chant 108 times daily through Chaturmasam; recite the Vishnu Sahasranama on Ekadashi.
Mahakali — for Bonalu
Navarna Mantra: ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे · oṃ aiṃ hrīṃ klīṃ cāmuṇḍāyai vicce · ఓం ఐం హ్రీం క్లీం చాముండాయై విచ్చే — the great mantra of Goddess Chamunda/Mahakali, chanted on the Bonalu Sundays.
Lakshmi — for the Ashada Fridays
Lakshmi Mantra: ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः · oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ · ఓం శ్రీం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై నమః — for prosperity and family wellbeing; recite the Sri Suktam on Fridays.
Guru — for Guru Purnima
Guru Stotra: गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥ · gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇuḥ gurur devo maheśvaraḥ… · గురుర్ బ్రహ్మా గురుర్ విష్ణుః గురుర్ దేవో మహేశ్వరః… — honouring the guru on Vyasa Purnima. Simple chant: oṃ gurave namaḥ.
Shiva — through the Month
Shiva Panchakshari: ॐ नमः शिवाय · oṃ namaḥ śivāya · ఓం నమః శివాయ — the five-syllable mantra, recited daily.
Mahamrityunjaya: ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥ · oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe… mṛtyor mukṣīya māmṛtāt — for health and protection, apt in the monsoon season.
How to Chant
- Sit facing east or north after a bath; light a lamp.
- Use a tulasi or rudraksha mala for 108 repetitions.
- Keep a steady daily time; even 11–21 repetitions with devotion help.
- Close with gratitude and a moment of silence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which mantras are best for Ashada Masam?
Om Namo Narayanaya for Chaturmasam & Toli Ekadashi, the Navarna mantra for Bonalu/Mahakali, Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah for the Ashada Fridays, the Guru stotra for Guru Purnima, and Om Namah Shivaya / Mahamrityunjaya through the month.
How many times should I chant?
A common practice is 108 times (one mala) daily; even 11 or 21 repetitions with devotion are beneficial. Consistency matters more than count.
Can beginners chant these mantras?
Yes. Begin with the simple Namah mantras (Om Namo Narayanaya, Om Namah Shivaya); the Sri Suktam and Mahamrityunjaya can be added as you grow comfortable.
Related: Toli Ekadashi, Bonalu, Guru Purnima.
