Shravana is rich with deity worship — Shiva (Mondays), Lakshmi (Fridays), Gauri (Tuesdays), Venkateswara (Saturdays), Krishna (Janmashtami) and the Gayatri (Pournami). This hub gathers authentic mantras for each, in Devanagari, IAST and Telugu. It accompanies our Shravana Masam 2026 guide.

Shiva — for Sravana Somavaram

Shiva Panchakshari: ॐ नमः शिवाय · oṃ namaḥ śivāya · ఓం నమః శివాయ

Mahamrityunjaya: ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥

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Lakshmi — for Varalakshmi & the Fridays

Lakshmi: ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः · oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ · ఓం శ్రీం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై నమః — recite the Sri Suktam.

Gauri — for Mangala Gauri (Tuesdays)

Gauri: ॐ गौर्यै नमः · oṃ gauryai namaḥ · ఓం గౌర్యై నమః

Krishna — for Janmashtami

Krishna: ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय · oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya · ఓం నమో భగవతే వాసుదేవాయ — and the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.

Venkateswara — for the Saturdays

Venkateswara: ॐ नमो वेङ्कटेशाय · oṃ namo veṅkaṭeśāya · ఓం నమో వేంకటేశాయ — recite the Suprabhatam at dawn.

Gayatri — for Sravana Pournami

Gayatri: ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् · oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ…

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How to Chant

  • Sit facing east/north after a bath; light a lamp.
  • Use a rudraksha/tulasi mala for 108 repetitions.
  • Keep a steady daily time; even 11–21 with devotion help.
  • Close with gratitude and silence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which mantras are best for Shravana Masam?

Om Namah Shivaya & Mahamrityunjaya for Sravana Somavaram, Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah for Varalakshmi & the Fridays, Om Gauryai Namah for Mangala Gauri, Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya for Janmashtami, Om Namo Venkatesaya for the Saturdays, and the Gayatri mantra on Pournami.

How many times should I chant?

108 (one mala) daily is the common practice; even 11 or 21 with devotion are beneficial. Consistency matters most.

Can beginners use these mantras?

Yes — start with the simple Namah mantras (Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namo Venkatesaya) and add the Sri Suktam, Mahamrityunjaya and Gayatri as you grow comfortable.

Related: Sravana Somavaram, Varalakshmi Vratam, Krishna Janmashtami.