Vedic Mantra · Lord Shiva (Tatpurusha)
शिव गायत्री मंत्र
Shiv Gayatri Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat
Meaning
We know that Supreme Being (Tatpurusha), we meditate on the Great God (Mahadeva), may Rudra (the roarer, the fierce one) inspire and illuminate us.
Last updated: 13 June 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Shiv Gayatri Mantra
- ·Invokes Shiva in his transcendent Tatpurusha aspect, the highest of Shiva's five faces
- ·Purifies the mind, burns karma, and accelerates spiritual evolution
- ·Strengthens Saturn in the horoscope, Shiva governs Saturn
- ·Removes negative effects of Rahu and Ketu
- ·Grants divine wisdom and the ability to see through illusions (Maya)
- ·Powerful for Shiva devotees as a Gayatri-form meditation mantra
How to Chant
- 1.Chant on Mondays and Maha Shivratri
- 2.Face north, sit on a white cloth, light a camphor lamp
- 3.Offer Bel (Bilva) leaves, three-lobed leaves represent Shiva's three eyes
- 4.Use a Rudraksha mala (specifically 5-face Rudraksha for Shiva)
- 5.Can be combined with the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra in the same session
- 6.Brahma Muhurta and Pradosh Kaal are ideal
Best Time
Monday Brahma Muhurta. Pradosh Kaal. Maha Shivratri. During Shiva Abhisheka.
Recommended Count
108 times daily. Maha Shivratri: 1008 times across the night watches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the difference between Shiv Gayatri and Mahamrityunjaya?
The Shiv Gayatri (Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe...) is a meditation mantra that contemplates Shiva's supreme nature and requests illumination. The Mahamrityunjaya is a healing and liberation mantra that specifically conquers death and illness. The Shiv Gayatri is more philosophical and spiritual, while the Mahamrityunjaya is more directly remedial and protective.
Q.Can I chant both Shiv Gayatri and Gayatri Mantra together?
Yes. Many Shiva devotees chant the universal Gayatri Mantra (Savitri Gayatri) first, followed by the Shiv Gayatri. Both are 24-syllable Gayatri-meter mantras. Starting with the universal form and then the deity-specific form is a traditional approach in Vedic practice.