Lord Shiva's festivals
Lord Shiva's festivals
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation
Original
ॐ नमः शिवाय। जय शिव शंकर, जय गंगाधर।
Transliteration
Om Namah Shivaya. Jai Shiva Shankar, Jai Gangadhar.
Meaning / Translation
Om, I bow to Shiva. Victory to Shiva Shankar, victory to the bearer of the Ganges.
Description of the Lord
Original
नीलकंठ महाकाल, भस्म अंग सोहे। मस्तक पर चंदा, डमरू बाजे।
Transliteration
Neelkanth Mahakal, Bhasma ang sohe. Mastak par chanda, damru baaje.
Meaning / Translation
The blue-throated Lord of Time, ash adorns his body. The moon rests on his forehead, and his drum resounds.
The Festival of Mahashivratri
Original
महाशिवरात्रि की बेला आई, भक्त करें तेरी महिमा गाई। शिव शंभू की आरती उतारें, श्रद्धा से हम शीश झुकाएं।
Transliteration
Mahashivratri ki bela aayi, bhakt karein teri mahima gaayi. Shiva Shambhu ki aarti utaarein, shraddha se hum sheesh jhukaayein.
Meaning / Translation
The auspicious time of Mahashivratri has arrived, and devotees sing your glories. We perform the Aarti of Shiva Shambhu and bow our heads in deep devotion.
Prayer for Grace
Original
हे त्रिनेत्र धारी, दया करो। हम सब पर अपनी कृपा करो। ॐ नमः शिवाय।
Transliteration
Hey Trinetra dhari, daya karo. Hum sab par apni kripa karo. Om Namah Shivaya.
Meaning / Translation
O Three-eyed Lord, show us mercy. Shower your divine grace upon us all. Om, I bow to Shiva.