Chandra Beeja Mantra

ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं चन्द्राय नमः।

oṁ śrāṁ śrīṁ śrauṁ candrāya namaḥ

Om — I bow to Chandra, the Moon God, who is evoked through the sacred syllables Shrāṁ, Shrīṁ, and Shrauṁ, and who bestows peace, emotional balance, and inner luminosity.

• SHRĀM (श्रां) – A bīja (seed syllable) invoking Chandra’s influence on the body; often linked to cooling energy and calm strength.
• SHRĪM (श्रीं) – The bīja of Lakṣmī, associated with beauty, peace, prosperity, and nourishment. Here, it emphasizes Chandra’s role in emotional richness and gentleness.
• SHRAUM (श्रौं) – A powerful variation intensifying lunar grace, adding subtle intuition, healing, and devotion to the energy.
• CHANDRĀYA (चन्द्राय) – “To Chandra,” the Moon deity, who rules over the mind (manas), emotions, fertility, and subtle perception.

Spiritual & Practical Significance:

• Used to balance the lunar energy in the subtle body — especially helpful when Chandra is weak or afflicted in a birth chart.
• Improves emotional regulation, intuition, mental clarity, and relationship harmony.
• Commonly used in Jyotisha (Vedic astrology) for moon-related remedies, especially on Mondays or during Pūrṇimā (full moon).
• A great mantra for meditators, healers, artists, or anyone seeking mental peace and emotional healing.

Chandra Gāyatrī Mantra (Kṣīraputra)

ॐ क्षीरपुत्राय विद्महे
अमृततत्त्वाय धीमहि
तन्नः चन्द्रः प्रचोदयात्॥

oṁ kṣīraputrāya vidmahe
amṛtatattvāya dhīmahi
tanno candraḥ pracodayāt

Om — Let us contemplate Kṣīraputra, the son of the Milky Ocean.
Let us meditate upon the essence of immortality.
May Chandra, the Moon God, inspire and illumine our intellect.

• Kṣīra-putra (क्षीरपुत्र) – “Son of the Ocean of Milk” (Kṣīra Sāgara). This refers to Chandra’s mythological birth during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthana), where he emerged as a cool, radiant force.
• Amṛtatattva (अमृततत्त्व) – “The principle of nectar/immortality.” Chandra is associated with soma, the mystical lunar nectar that nourishes the devas and rejuvenates spiritual energy. This represents mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual nourishment.

This Chandra Gāyatrī is recited to:

• Enhance mental calmness, emotional healing, and fertility
• Pacify an afflicted Moon in a birth chart (especially if causing anxiety or mood swings)
• Deepen intuition, receptivity, and spiritual reflection
• Connect with the divine feminine lunar force (soma) that governs the mind (manas)

It's traditionally chanted during Mondays, Pūrṇimā (full moon days), or during moonrise meditations.

Chandra Gāyatrī Mantra (Classic Vedic Form)

ॐ अत्रिनन्दनाय विद्महे
शशधराय धीमहि
तन्नः सोमः प्रचोदयात्॥

oṁ atrinandanāya vidmahe
śaśadharāya dhīmahi
tanno somaḥ pracodayāt

Let us meditate on Atri’s son, who bears the crescent moon.
May Soma, the Moon God, illuminate our intellect.

Vedic Invocation from Ṛgveda (Ṛk Mantra)

सप्ताश्वरथमारूढं प्रचण्डं कश्यपात्मजम्।
श्वेतपद्मधरं देवं तं सोमं प्रपद्यये॥

saptāśva-ratham-ārūḍhaṁ pracaṇḍaṁ kaśyapātmajam
śveta-padma-dharaṁ devaṁ taṁ somaṁ prapadyaye

I bow to Soma, the Moon God,
Who rides a chariot drawn by seven horses,
Who is intensely radiant,
the son of Sage Kaśyapa,
Who holds a white lotus,
and is revered as a divine being (deva).

• saptāśva-ratham-ārūḍham – "Mounted upon a chariot drawn by seven horses". This mirrors the Vedic image of celestial gods (like Sūrya) traveling in chariots. The seven horses can symbolize the seven days of the week, seven colors of light, or seven phases of the moon (visible).
• pracaṇḍam – “Radiant, fierce, intensely shining”. Though the Moon is soft and cooling, this word highlights his inner spiritual brilliance, which illuminates the mind and awakens intuition.
• kaśyapātmajam – “The son of Sage Kaśyapa”. In Hindu cosmology, Chandra (Soma) is born of Kaśyapa and Aditi, placing him among the Ādityas, divine sons of cosmic order.
• śveta-padma-dharam – “The bearer of a white lotus”. The white lotus symbolizes mental purity, calmness, serenity, and the unfolding of inner wisdom.
• devam – “The divine being”. Chandra is addressed as a deva, a celestial light-being and source of soma (nectar) and psychic nourishment.
• taṁ somaṁ prapadyaye – “I surrender to that Soma (Moon God)”. A declaration of devotional surrender, often found in mantras and stotras, expressing humility and openness to divine grace.

The white lotus and chariot are not just imagery—they reflect the Moon's role as a carrier of consciousness, moving across time and inner moods like his chariot across the sky.

Chandra Stotra

दधिशङ्खतुषाराभं क्षीरोदर्नवसम्भवम्।
नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम्॥

dadhi-śaṅkha-tuṣārābhaṁ kṣīroda-arnava-sambhavam
namāmi śaśinaṁ somaṁ śambhoḥ mukuṭa-bhūṣaṇam

dadhi-śaṅkha-tuṣārābham
“One whose form is like curd (dadhi), a conch (śaṅkha), and snow (tuṣāra)”
→ Symbolizing Chandra's coolness, purity, and radiant whiteness.

kṣīroda-arnava-sambhavam
“Born from the ocean of milk”
→ Refers to Chandra’s mythical origin during the Samudra Manthana (Churning of the Milky Ocean).

namāmi śaśinaṁ somaṁ
“I bow to Śaśin (moon-bearer), to Soma (moon deity)”
→ Śaśin is a name of Chandra meaning "marked with a hare" (referring to the moon’s surface).
Soma is both the moon and the divine nectar.

śambhoḥ mukuṭa-bhūṣaṇam
“Who is the ornament of Śiva’s crown”
→ Refers to how Chandra is worn on Śiva’s head, symbolizing mastery of time and mind.

This śloka beautifully expresses the cooling, calming, sattvic nature of the moon:

• Aids in emotional healing, devotion, and peace of mind.
• Evokes Chandra as a source of mental clarity, fertility, and mystic illumination.
• Also reflects Chandra’s connection to Śiva, representing control over time, ego, and the restless mind.

For Chandra-related problems:

• Worship the ruling deity Gauri.
• Recite the Annapurna stotram.
• Japa of Moon’s moola mantra: 10000 times in 40 days.
• Recite the Chandra stotra:
  • dadhi-śaṅkha-tuṣārābhaṁ kṣīroda-arnava-sambhavam
  • namāmi śaśinaṁ somaṁ śambhoḥ mukuṭa-bhūṣaṇam
• Charity: Donate cow’s milk or rice on Monday.
• Fasting: On Mondays.
• Pooja: Devi pooja on Monday.
• Rudraksha: Wear 2-mukhi Rudraksha.

Propitiation of the Moon (Monday)

• CHARITY: Donate a pearl or moonstone, conch shell, silver, water, cow’s milk or white rice to a female leader on Monday evening.
• FASTING: On Mondays, especially during Moon transits and major or minor Moon periods.
• MANTRA: to be chanted on Monday evening, especially during major or minor Moon periods.

RESULT

The planetary deity Chandra is pleased to increase mental health and peace of mind.

1. ॐ श्रीमते नमः

   oṁ śrīmate namaḥ

   Salutations to the Prosperous One

   Chandra is associated with śrī – beauty, prosperity, and auspiciousness. This name praises him as the embodiment of abundance.
2. ॐ शशधराय नमः

   oṁ śaśadharāya namaḥ

   Salutations to the One who bears a hare

   "Śaśa" means hare and "dhara" means bearer. According to mythology, the Moon has a mark resembling a hare, hence the name.
3. ॐ चन्द्राय नमः

   oṁ candrāya namaḥ

   Salutations to Chandra

   A straightforward name, "Candra" means the Moon—luminous, cool, and gentle.
4. ॐ ताराधीशाय नमः

   oṁ tārādhīśāya namaḥ

   Salutations to the Lord of Stars

   Chandra is the ruler (adhiśa) of stars (tārā). He moves through the nakṣatras (lunar mansions), hence this title.
5. ॐ निशाकराय नमः

   oṁ niśākarāya namaḥ

   Salutations to the Maker of Night

   Chandra brightens the night (niśā), becoming its illuminator.
6. ॐ सुखनिधये नमः

   oṁ sukhanidhaye namaḥ

   Salutations to the Treasure-House of Bliss

   Chandra is soothing and calming, symbolizing joy, peace, and emotional wellness.
7. ॐ सदाराध्याय नमः

   oṁ sadārādhyāya namaḥ

   Salutations to the Ever-Adored One

   Chandra is constantly worshipped in various rituals and venerated in many traditions.
8. ॐ सत्पतये नमः

   oṁ satpataye namaḥ

   Salutations to the Lord of the Virtuous

   As the deity who influences the mind and emotions, Chandra guides the righteous in their path.
9. ॐ साधुपूजिताय नमः

   oṁ sādhupūjitāya namaḥ

   Salutations to the One Worshipped by the Virtuous

   Saints and sages offer reverence to Chandra during spiritual practices involving calm and receptivity.
10. ॐ जितेन्द्रियाय नमः

    oṁ jitendriyāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who has Conquered the Senses

    Though associated with the mind and emotions, Chandra here is praised for transcendence over sense pleasures, showing his sattvic (pure) nature.
11. ॐ जयोद्योगाय नमः

    oṁ jayodyogāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One Engaged in Victory

    This name suggests his influence over victorious action and perhaps support in successful endeavors.
12. ॐ ज्योतिश्चक्रप्रवर्तकाय नमः

    oṁ jyotiścakrapravartakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Revolver of the Wheel of Light

    Chandra causes the movement of the astrological and astronomical wheel (cakra) through the zodiac, regulating time.
13. ॐ विकर्तनानुजाय नमः

    oṁ vikartanānujāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Younger Brother of Vikartana

    Vikartana is a name of Sūrya (the Sun). Thus, Chandra is called his younger sibling in cosmic lore.
14. ॐ वीराय नमः

    oṁ vīrāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Heroic One

    While known for gentleness, Chandra is also heroic—perhaps symbolizing the strength of endurance and calm perseverance.
15. ॐ विश्वेशाय नमः

    oṁ viśveśāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Lord of the Universe

    This name expresses Chandra’s universal significance, influencing all beings through his effect on tides, cycles, and emotions.
16. ॐ विदुषां पतये नमः

    oṁ viduṣāṁ pataye namaḥ

    Salutations to the Lord of the Wise

    Chandra governs the mind and intellect; hence, he is seen as the lord of the learned and wise individuals.
17. ॐ दोषकराय नमः

    oṁ doṣakarāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Cause of Blemishes

    Chandra’s position in one’s horoscope can cause doṣas (faults or afflictions), especially when weak or negatively placed.
18. ॐ दुष्टदूराय नमः

    oṁ duṣṭadūrāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who Drives Away the Wicked

    As a sattvic planet, Chandra dispels evil influences and promotes mental clarity and virtue.
19. ॐ पुष्टिमते नमः

    oṁ puṣṭimate namaḥ

    Salutations to the Bestower of Nourishment

    Chandra is associated with growth, fertility, and nourishment—especially in Ayurveda and agriculture.
20. ॐ शिष्टपालकाय नमः

    oṁ śiṣṭapālakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Protector of the Noble

    Chandra safeguards the righteous and those who follow dharma.
21. ॐ अष्टमूर्तिप्रियाय नमः

    oṁ aṣṭamūrtipriyāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Lover of the Eight Forms

    Possibly a reference to Chandra’s affinity with Śiva, who is worshipped in eight forms (aṣṭamūrti). It may also relate to eight phases of the moon.
22. ॐ अनन्ताय नमः

    oṁ anantāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Infinite One

    The Moon’s cyclical nature and its endless phases symbolize eternity and continuity.
23. ॐ कष्टदारुकुठरकाय नमः

    oṁ kaṣṭadārukuṭharakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Axe that Cuts Suffering

    Chandra is metaphorically an axe that cuts down hardships (kaṣṭa), offering relief and healing.
24. ॐ स्वप्रकाशाय नमः

    oṁ svaprakāśāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Self-Luminous One

    Though Chandra reflects the sun’s light, he is said to possess an inner radiance and spiritual glow.
25. ॐ प्रकाशात्मने नमः

    oṁ prakāśātmane namaḥ

    Salutations to the One Whose Nature is Light

    Chandra represents inner illumination and spiritual insight—prakāśa is both literal and symbolic.
26. ॐ द्युचराय नमः

    oṁ dyucarāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One Who Moves Through the Sky

    Chandra traverses the heavens (dyu), moving night after night through the constellations.
27. ॐ देवभोजनाय नमः

    oṁ devabhojanāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Food of the Gods

    The Moon is also associated with soma, the divine nectar consumed by the gods.
28. ॐ कलाधराय नमः

    oṁ kalādharāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Bearer of Kalās (arts or digits)

    Chandra is famed for having 16 kalās (phases or aspects), representing completeness and mastery over creative arts.
29. ॐ कालहेतवे नमः

    oṁ kālahetave namaḥ

    Salutations to the Cause of Time

    Chandra governs time through lunar days (tithis), months, and cycles. Thus, he is a cause of time itself.
30. ॐ कामकृते नमः

    oṁ kāmakṛte namaḥ

    Salutations to the Creator of Desire

    The Moon influences emotions, beauty, and romance, stimulating desires and longings.
31. ॐ कामदायकाय नमः

    oṁ kāmadāyakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Giver of Desires

    Chandra not only stirs desire but also grants its fulfillment when pleased or propitiated.
32. ॐ मृत्युसंहारकाय नमः

    oṁ mṛtyu-saṁhārakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Destroyer of Death

    As a divine healer and rejuvenator, Chandra supports longevity and health, aiding in the defeat of death.
33. ॐ अमर्त्याय नमः

    oṁ amartyāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Immortal One

    Chandra, as a celestial being, is beyond mortal decay and represents continuity and renewal.
34. ॐ नित्यानुष्ठानदायकाय नमः

    oṁ nityānuṣṭhānadāyakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Giver of Daily Rites

    Lunar time governs many nitya-anushṭhānas—daily spiritual practices, fasts, and rituals.
35. ॐ क्षपाकराय नमः

    oṁ kṣapākarāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Maker of Night

    Chandra defines and illuminates the night (kṣapā), making it a time of reflection and rest.
36. ॐ क्षीणपापाय नमः

    oṁ kṣīṇapāpāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One whose sins are diminished

    Chandra is considered a purifier of karma. Worship of Chandra is believed to reduce one’s negative karmic imprints (pāpa).
37. ॐ क्षयवृद्धिसमन्विताय नमः

    oṁ kṣaya-vṛddhi-samanvitāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who is endowed with waning and waxing

    The Moon’s phases — from new to full and back — are symbolized by kṣaya (waning) and vṛddhi (waxing), representing change and rhythm in nature.
38. ॐ जैवातृकाय नमः

    oṁ jaivātrikāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One related to life and vitality

    Likely derived from jīva (life) and ātrika (nourisher), referring to Chandra’s role in nurturing all living beings. May be a slightly obscure or regional epithet.
39. ॐ शुचये नमः

    oṁ śucaye namaḥ

    Salutations to the Pure One

    Chandra represents mental clarity, cleanliness, and spiritual purity.
40. ॐ शुभाय नमः

    oṁ śubhāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Auspicious One

    Chandra brings auspiciousness, especially during full moon days (Pūrṇimā), which are spiritually potent.
41. ॐ जयिने नमः

    oṁ jayine namaḥ

    Salutations to the Victorious One

    He is victorious over darkness, fear, and confusion, both externally and within the mind.
42. ॐ जयफलप्रदाय नमः

    oṁ jayaphalapradāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Giver of the Fruit of Victory

    Chandra supports the fruition of efforts and bestows success, especially when in favorable astrological positions.
43. ॐ सुधामयाय नमः

    oṁ sudhāmayāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One Full of Nectar

    Chandra is associated with sudhā (ambrosial nectar), which nurtures and rejuvenates body and mind.
44. ॐ सुरस्वामिने नमः

    oṁ surasvāmine namaḥ

    Salutations to the Lord of the Gods

    He is revered by the suras (gods) and plays a role in the divine cosmic order.
45. ॐ भक्तनामिष्टदायकाय नमः

    oṁ bhaktanāmiṣṭadāyakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who grants the desires of devotees

    Chandra fulfills the wishes of sincere devotees, especially related to emotional peace and prosperity.
46. ॐ भुक्तिदाय नमः

    oṁ bhuktidāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Giver of Enjoyment

    Chandra governs pleasure, beauty, and sensory experiences—symbolizing the joys of life.
47. ॐ मुक्तिदाय नमः

    oṁ muktidāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Giver of Liberation

    Beyond worldly pleasures, Chandra also aids in spiritual liberation when worshipped with devotion.
48. ॐ भद्राय नमः

    oṁ bhadrāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Auspicious and Benevolent One

    He is a source of goodness (bhadra) and welfare for all beings.
49. ॐ भक्तदारिद्र्यभञ्जनाय नमः

    oṁ bhaktadāridryabhañjanāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who destroys the poverty of devotees

    Chandra removes dāridrya (poverty—both material and spiritual) of those who seek him with faith.
50. ॐ सामगानप्रियाय नमः

    oṁ sāmagānapriyāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who delights in the singing of the Sāma Veda

    The Sāma Veda is musical and deeply linked to the Moon. Chandra is pleased by its chanting, which reflects harmony and cosmic rhythm.
51. ॐ सर्वरक्षकाय नमः

    oṁ sarvarakṣakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Protector of All

    As a cosmic guardian, Chandra watches over all beings, nurturing them with light and calmness.
52. ॐ सागरोद्भवाय नमः

    oṁ sāgarodbhavāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One Born from the Ocean

    During the churning of the ocean (sāgara manthana), Chandra emerged along with other divine treasures.
53. ॐ भयान्तकृते नमः

    oṁ bhayāntakṛte namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who Ends Fear

    The moonlight soothes fear and anxiety. Spiritually, Chandra dispels the darkness of ignorance and dread.
54. ॐ भक्तिगम्याय नमः

    oṁ bhaktigamyāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who is Attainable through Devotion

    Chandra is approachable and can be reached and pleased through sincere bhakti (devotion).
55. ॐ भवबन्धविमोचकाय नमः

    oṁ bhavabandhavimocakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who liberates from the bonds of worldly existence

    Chandra offers mental clarity and detachment, helping beings transcend bhava-bandha—the bondage of birth and rebirth.
56. ॐ जगत्प्रकाशकिरणाय नमः

    oṁ jagatprakāśakiraṇāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Ray that Illuminates the World

    Chandra’s rays gently light up the world at night, offering serene illumination, both physical and spiritual.
57. ॐ जगदानन्दकारणाय नमः

    oṁ jagadānandakāraṇāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Cause of the World’s Joy

    The moon brings emotional well-being, fertility, artistic inspiration, and harmony, causing joy in the world.
58. ॐ निस्सपत्नाय नमः

    oṁ nissapatnāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One without Rival

    Chandra is unique in his cooling brilliance and has no true rival in his celestial qualities.
59. ॐ निराहाराय नमः

    oṁ nirāhārāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who has no need for food

    As a divine being, Chandra is nirāhāra—beyond the needs of the physical body, symbolizing detachment.
60. ॐ निर्विकाराय नमः

    oṁ nirvikārāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who is Unchanging

    Despite his apparent phases, Chandra’s essence remains constant. Spiritually, he represents the changeless Self.
61. ॐ निरामयाय नमः

    oṁ nirāmayāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One free from disease

    Chandra symbolizes wellness and cool vitality, and is invoked in Ayurveda for calming ailments, especially of the mind.
62. ॐ भूच्छयाच्छादिताय नमः

    oṁ bhūcchayācchāditāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who is sometimes obscured by Earth's shadow

    This refers to lunar eclipses, when Chandra is covered by Earth's shadow. Even then, his power remains undiminished.
63. ॐ भव्याय नमः

    oṁ bhavyāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Auspicious and Gracious One

    Chandra is pleasing to behold, soft and gracious in influence—beloved in poetry, astrology, and ritual.
64. ॐ भुवनप्रतिपालकाय नमः

    oṁ bhuvanapratipālakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Protector of the Worlds

    Chandra sustains life through his control of tides, fertility, and time. He plays a vital role in the functioning of bhuvana—worlds.
65. ॐ सकलार्तिहराय नमः

    oṁ sakalārtiharāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Remover of All Afflictions

    Worship of Chandra is said to alleviate sorrows—both mental and physical—especially those caused by astrological afflictions.
66. ॐ सौम्यजनकाय नमः

    oṁ saumyajanakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Origin of Gentleness

    Chandra is the source of saumya (gentle, soft) qualities such as compassion, peace, and emotional balance.
67. ॐ साधुवन्दिताय नमः

    oṁ sādhuvanditāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One praised by the virtuous

    Sages and saints worship Chandra for his influence over the inner mind and for promoting meditative calm.
68. ॐ सर्वागमज्ञाय नमः

    oṁ sarvāgamajñāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Knower of All Scriptures

    Chandra, connected with intuition and insight, is symbolic of the one who deeply understands all revealed knowledge (āgama).
69. ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः

    oṁ sarvajñāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Omniscient One

    He knows all—past, present, and future—especially as he governs the mind and mental processes.
70. ॐ सनकादिमुनिस्तुताय नमः

    oṁ sanakādimunistutāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One praised by the sages Sanaka and others

    Ancient sages like Sanaka, Sanandana, and others offered their praises to Chandra in recognition of his spiritual importance.
71. ॐ सितच्छत्रध्वजोपेताय नमः

    oṁ sitacchatradhvajopetāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One adorned with a white umbrella and banner

    These are royal symbols—cchatra (umbrella) and dhvaja (banner)—emphasizing Chandra’s divine sovereignty.
72. ॐ सिताङ्गाय नमः

    oṁ sitāṅgāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One with a white (radiant) body

    Chandra’s form is bright, pure, and luminous, often described as śveta or sita in scriptures and poetry.
73. ॐ सितभूषणाय नमः

    oṁ sitabhūṣaṇāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One adorned with white ornaments

    Chandra is depicted as adorned in white—garlands, jewels, and clothing—symbolizing purity and light.
74. ॐ श्वेतमाल्याम्बरधराय नमः

    oṁ śvetamālyāmbaradharāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Wearer of White Garlands and Robes

    White is the moon’s symbolic color, representing peace, calm, and sattva (purity). He is always described in divine white attire.
75. ॐ श्वेतगन्धानुलेपनाय नमः

    oṁ śvetagandhānulepanāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One anointed with white sandal paste

    In iconography, Chandra is shown with soothing white sandal paste—emblematic of coolness and sacredness.
76. ॐ दशाश्वरथसंरूढाय नमः

    oṁ daśāśvarathasaṁrūḍhāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One mounted on a chariot drawn by ten horses

    Chandra’s divine vehicle is a chariot drawn by ten white horses, symbolizing speed, brilliance, and the moon’s swift nightly journey.
77. ॐ दण्डपानये नमः

    oṁ daṇḍapānaye namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who holds a staff

    The daṇḍa (staff) symbolizes authority, discipline, and protection. Chandra holds it as a symbol of cosmic order.
78. ॐ धनुर्धराय नमः

    oṁ dhanurdharāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Bearer of a Bow

    The bow represents Chandra’s role in influencing fate and destiny, especially in astrology where planets "aim" their influences.
79. ॐ कुन्दपुष्पोज्ज्वलाकाराय नमः

    oṁ kundapuṣpojjvalākārāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One whose form shines like jasmine flowers

    Chandra's radiance is likened to the brilliance of kunda (white jasmine), which is bright, soft, and beautiful.
80. ॐ नयनाब्जसमुद्भवाय नमः

    oṁ nayanābjasamudbhavāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who emerged from the lotus-like eye

    A poetic metaphor indicating divine origin—possibly a reference to Chandra's emergence from the cosmic form or the eye of Brahmā.
81. ॐ आत्रेयगोत्रजाय नमः

    oṁ ātreyagotrajāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One born in the lineage of Ātreya

    This may refer to Chandra being associated with or worshipped by the ṛṣi Ātreya, suggesting a divine or sage-born origin.
82. ॐ अत्यन्तविनयाय नमः

    oṁ atyantavinayāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One of Supreme Humility

    Despite his cosmic power, Chandra is gentle and humble in nature, representing emotional grace and calmness.
83. ॐ प्रियदायकाय नमः

    oṁ priyadāyakāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Giver of Affection

    Chandra fosters love, peace, and pleasing qualities. His influence brings harmony in relationships and family life.
84. ॐ करुणारससंपूर्णाय नमः

    oṁ karuṇārasasaṁpūrṇāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One filled with the essence of compassion

    Chandra embodies karuṇā (compassion), making him a comforting and nurturing force in the cosmos.
85. ॐ कर्कटप्रभवे नमः

    oṁ karkaṭaprabhave namaḥ

    Salutations to the Lord of Cancer (Karkaṭa)

    In Vedic astrology, Chandra rules over the zodiac sign Cancer (Karkaṭa), which governs emotions and nurturing qualities.
86. ॐ अव्ययाय नमः

    oṁ avyayāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Imperishable One

    Though the Moon appears to wax and wane, Chandra as a divine being is eternal and indestructible—avyaya.
87. ॐ चतुरश्रासनारूढाय नमः

    oṁ caturaśrāsanārūḍhāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One seated on a four-cornered throne

    Symbolic of stability, balance, and rule over the four directions. Chandra is often shown enthroned in celestial splendor.
88. ॐ चतुराय नमः

    oṁ caturāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Wise and Clever One

    Chandra represents the mind and intelligence. He is quick, intuitive, and skillful in guiding decisions and emotions.
89. ॐ दिव्यवाहनाय नमः

    oṁ divyavāhanāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One with a Divine Vehicle

    Chandra travels across the sky on a celestial chariot pulled by white horses, signifying divine motion and majesty.
90. ॐ विवस्वन्मण्डलज्ञेयवसाय नमः

    oṁ vivasvanmaṇḍalajñeyavasāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who moves in the solar orbit

    Though Chandra has his own path, his movement is measured relative to the maṇḍala (orbit) of Vivasvān (the Sun), symbolizing time and cosmic harmony.
91. ॐ वसुसमृद्धिदाय नमः

    oṁ vasusamṛddhidāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Giver of Prosperity and Wealth

    Chandra bestows sampatti (abundance)—both material and emotional—through his influence on fertility, crops, and prosperity.
92. ॐ महेश्वरप्रियाय नमः

    oṁ maheśvarapriyāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Beloved of Lord Maheśvara (Śiva)

    Chandra is dear to Śiva, who bears the crescent moon on his head as Chandraśekhara—showing their divine connection.
93. ॐ दान्ताय नमः

    oṁ dāntāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Self-Controlled One

    Chandra represents dānta—restraint and calmness. His cool, controlled nature symbolizes mental steadiness.
94. ॐ मेरुगोत्रप्रदक्षिणाय नमः

    oṁ merugotrapradakṣiṇāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who circumambulates Mount Meru

    Chandra is said to revolve around Meru, the cosmic axis, symbolizing the orderly motion of time and the heavens.
95. ॐ ग्रहमण्डलमध्यस्थाय नमः

    oṁ grahamaṇḍalamadhyasthāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who resides at the center of the planetary sphere

    Though the Moon is one among the grahas (planets), he is central in astrological and calendrical calculations.
96. ॐ ग्रसितार्काय नमः

    oṁ grasitārkāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who eclipses the Sun

    During a solar eclipse, the Moon covers the Sun. This rare phenomenon gives Chandra power even over the mighty Sūrya.
97. ॐ ग्रहाधिपाय नमः

    oṁ grahādhipāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the Lord of the Planets

    Chandra is a sovereign among the nine grahas, influencing mind, time, emotions, and earthly affairs.
98. ॐ द्विजराजाय नमः

    oṁ dvijarājāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the King of the Twice-born (Brāhmaṇas)

    The Moon is revered as a deity of wisdom, calmness, and clarity—qualities highly respected by dvijas (the spiritually reborn, especially Brāhmaṇas).
99. ॐ द्युतिकलाय नमः

    oṁ dyutikalāya namaḥ

    Salutations to the One who possesses radiant brilliance

    Chandra’s phases or kalās shine with divine light (dyuti), influencing beauty, fertility, and spiritual inspiration.
100. ॐ द्विभुजाय नमः

     oṁ dvibhujāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the Two-Armed One

     Iconographically, Chandra is depicted with two arms, holding symbols like a lotus or a conch, representing grace and purity.
101. ॐ द्विजपूजिताय नमः

     oṁ dvijapūjitāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the One worshipped by the twice-born

     Brāhmaṇas and sages worship Chandra during Vedic rituals, especially on Pūrṇimā and Somavāra (Monday).
102. ॐ औदुम्बरनगावासाय नमः

     oṁ audumbaranagāvāsāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the One who resides in Audumbara city

     Likely a regional or Purāṇic reference, Audumbara may denote a sacred region or tree where Chandra is believed to reside or be especially worshipped.
103. ॐ उदाराय नमः

     oṁ udārāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the Generous One

     Chandra bestows mental peace, emotional comfort, and prosperity, and is known for his udāratva—benevolence and magnanimity.
104. ॐ रोहिणीपतये नमः

     oṁ rohiṇīpataye namaḥ

     Salutations to the Lord of Rohiṇī

     Chandra’s favorite nakṣatra (lunar mansion) is Rohiṇī, symbolizing love, abundance, and fertility. He is described as her consort.
105. ॐ नित्योदयाय नमः

     oṁ nityodayāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the One who rises daily

     Chandra’s presence in the sky is a daily phenomenon, influencing tides, time, and moods—he rises with divine regularity.
106. ॐ मुनिस्तुत्याय नमः

     oṁ munistutyāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the One praised by sages

     Ancient munis (sages) honor Chandra in hymns and meditations, recognizing his vital role in spiritual and cosmic harmony.
107. ॐ नित्यानन्दफलप्रदाय नमः

     oṁ nityānandaphalapradāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the Giver of the Fruit of Eternal Bliss

     Worship of Chandra brings lasting ānanda (joy) and phala (fruits)—both material and spiritual.
108. ॐ सकलाह्लादनकराय नमः

     oṁ sakalāhlādanakarāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the One who gives delight to all

     Chandra brings joy, beauty, and emotional fulfillment to all beings—his moonlight is a universal source of comfort.
109. ॐ पलाशेध्मप्रियाय नमः

     oṁ palāśedhmapriyāya namaḥ

     Salutations to the One who delights in palāśa wood used as sacrificial fuel

     In Vedic fire rituals, palāśa wood is sacred. This name links Chandra to yajña (sacrifice), highlighting his role in divine worship.

1. Om shriimate namah

forever beautiful

2. Om shasha-dharaaya namah

3. Om chandraaya namah

moon

4. Om taara-adhishaaya namah

5. Om nishaa-karaaya namah

6. Om sukha-nidhaye namah

full of happiness

7. Om sadaaraadhyaaya namah

8. Om sat-pataye namah

Lord of truth

9. Om saadhu-puujitaaya namah

worshipped by sadhu

10. Om jitendriyaaya namah

asketic, who keeps senses under control

11. Om jayodhyogaaya namah

12. Om jyotish-cakra-pravartakaaya namah

One who makes stars to move

13. Om vikartanaanujaaya namah

14. Om viraaya namah

heroic hero

15. Om vishveshaaya namah

lord of the universe

16. Om vidushaam pataye namah

17. Om doshakaraaya namah

corrector of mistakes

18. Om dushta-duuraaya namah

19. Om pushtimate namah

mother of wellbeing

20. Om shishta-paalakaaya namah

21. Om ashta-muurti-priyaaya namah

one who loves eight forms

22. Om anantaaya namah

endless

23. Om kashta-daaru-kutharakaaya namah

24. Om sva-prakaashaaya namah

25. Om prakaash-aatmane namah

26. Om dyu-caraaya namah

one who rolls in sthe sky

27. Om deva-bhojanaaya namah

one who feeds gods

28. Om kalaa-dharaaya namah

one who rules time

29. Om kaala-hetave namah

30. Om kaama-krite namah

love maker

31. Om kaama-daayakaaya namah

pleasure maker

32. Om mrityu-sahaarakaaya namah

33. Om amarityaaya namah

nectar of immortality

34. Om nityaanushthaana-daayakaaya namah

35. Om kshapaa-karaaya namah

creator of day and night

36. Om kshiina-paapaaya namah

destroyer of sin and unhappiness

37. Om kshaya-vriddhi-samanvitaaya namah

waxing and waning

38. Om jaivaatrikaaya namah

39. Om shucaye namah

he who is clean

40. Om shubhraaya namah

41. Om jayine namah

opposite to Sun

42. Om jaya-phala-pradaaya namah

the giver of boons of victory

43. Om sudhaa-mayaaya namah

energy of wellbeing

44. Om sura-svaamine namah

lord of demigods

45. Om bhaktanaam-ishtha-daayakaaya namah

fulfiller fo floolwers wishes

46. Om bukti-daaya namah

47. Om mukti-daaya namah

giver of liberation

48. Om bhadraaya namah

benefactor

49. Om bhakta-daaridriya-bhanjanaaya namah

50. Om saama-gaana-priyaaya namah

51. Om sarva-rakshakaaya namah

he who makes everything beautiful

52. Om saagarodbhavaaya namah

53. Om bhayaanta-krite namah

he who ends fear

54. Om bhakti-gamyaaya namah

attainable

55. Om bhava-bandha-vimocakaaya namah

he who liberates from bonded existance

56. Om jagat-prakaasha-kiranaaya namah

he who makes worls beautiful

57. Om jagad-aananda-kaaranaaya namah

he who makes world blossom in bliss

58. Om nissapalaaya namah

59. Om niraahaaraaya namah

he who destroys liquid

60. Om nirvikaaraaya namah

he who refreshes and revives

61. Om niraamayaaya namah

healthy, free from disease, clenliness, wellbeing

62. Om bhu-cchayaa-cchaaditaaya namah — tas, kuru aptumšo zemes ēna

darkened by the shadow of earth

63. Om bhavyaaya namah

beautiful, softhearted and beneficial

64. Om bhuvana-prati-paalakaaya namah

creator and protector of all beings

65. Om sakalaarti-haraaya namah

66. Om saumya-janakaaya namah

creator of Soma nectar

67. Om saadhu-vanditaaya namah

worshipped by sadhus

68. Om sarvaagama-jnaaya namah

69. Om sarva-jnaaya namah

all knowing

70. Om sanakaadi-muni-stutaaya namah

71. Om sita-chatra-dhvajopetaaya namah

72. Om sitangaaya namah

73. Om sita-bhushanaaya namah

decorated with white light

74. Om shveta-maalyaambara-dharaaya namah

decorated with beads of white light

75. Om shveta-gandhaanu-lepanaaya namah

76. Om dashaashva-ratha-samrudaaya namah

whose chariot may have even ten horses

77. Om danda-paanaye namah

he who holds the stick

78. Om dhanur-dharaaya namah

he who holds bow

79. Om kunda-pushpi-jjvalaakaaraaya namah

he who holds bowl with fire flower

80. Om nayanaabja-samudbhavaaya namah

81. Om aatreya-gotra-jaaya namah

82. Om atyanta-vinayaaya namah

83. Om priya-daayakaaya namah

84. Om karunaa-rasa-sampuurnaaya namah

filled with passion

85. Om karkata-prabhave namah

86. Om avyayaaya namah

imperishable

87. Om catur-ashraasanaarudaaya namah

88. Om caturaaya namah

smart and charming

89. Om divya-vaahanaaya namah

divine carrier

90. Om vivasvan-mandala-jeya-vasaaya namah

he who lives in the circle of the Sun-god

91. Om vasu-samriddhi-daaya namah

giver of richness

92. Om maheshvara-priyaaya namah

dear to Shiva

93. Om daantaaya namah

94. Om meru-gotra-pradaakshinaaya namah

95. Om graha-mandala-madhyasthaaya namah

in the centre of planetary circle

96. Om grasitaarkaaya namah

97. Om grahaadhipaaya namah

enlightener of the planets

98. Om dvija-raajaaya namah

ruler of twice-born brahmins

99. Om dyuti-kalaaya namah

100. Om dvibhujaaya namah

with two hands

101. Om dvija-puujitaaya namah

worshipped by brahmins

102. Om audumbara-nagaavaasaaya namah

103. Om udaaraaya namah

bestowed with all positive attributes

104. Om rohinii-pataye namah

lord of Rohini

105. Om nityo-dayaaya namah

giver of immortality

106. Om muni-stutyaaya namah

praised by munis

107. Om nityaananda-phala-pradaaya namah

giver of eternal fruits

108. Om sakalaahlaadana-karaaya namah

109. Om palaashedhma-priyaaya namah

iti Chandra ashtottarashatanaamaavali sampuurnam