Lord Shiva is known as the “Lord of Destruction” in the Hindu religion and is also said to be the ‘symbol for mercy’. A large number of devotees chant mantras & say prayers to please Lord Shiva so as to eliminate the fear, negative strengths and purify our mind & body. Here is a list of six most powerful mantras you can chant to reap benefits.

Panchakshari Shiva Mantra - "Om Namah Shivaya"

‘Om Namah Shivay’ is the most powerful mantra in the world. It means “I bow to Lord”. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this simple to chant mantra 108 times everyday will not only bestow you with the blessings of Lord Shiva but also purify your body.

Rudra Mantra - “Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay”

Those who want to fulfill their wishes can chant the above mantra to get the blessing of Lord Shiva.

Shiva Gayatri Mantra - “Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat”

This is the next most & best mantra to chant everyday. In its original form, Gayatri Mantra is extremely powerful that pleases Lord Shiva and showers you with peace of mind.

Shiv Dhyaan Mantra -

“Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham I Vihitam Vihitam Vaa Sarv Metat Kshamasva Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadev Shambho”

Another most powerful mantra one can chant, asking Lord Shiva to wash off all the sins we may have done in the course of your life.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra -

“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti VardhanamI

Urvarukamiva Bandhanath Mrityormukshiya Mamritat”

Lord Shankar being the “Lord of Destruction” can only save us from death, hence any family members struggling between life and death are recommended to chant this mantra resulting in recovering the health of the person.

Ekadasha Rudra Mantra -

This is basically the set of eleven different mantras chanted during Mahashivratri or Maha Rudra Yagnya. Associated with the months of the year, chanting this mantra on the specific month will surely reap you benefits.

Kapali

"Om HumHum Satrustambhanaya Hum Hum Om Phat"

Pingala

"Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Sarva Mangalaya Pingalaya Om Namah"

Bhima

"Om Aim Aim Mano Vanchita Siddhaya Aim Aim Om"

Virupaksha

"Om Rudraya Roganashaya Agacha Cha Ram Om Namah"

Vilohita

"Om Shrim Hrim Sam Sam Hrim Shrim Shankarshanaya Om"

Shastha

"Om Hrim Hrim Safalyayai Siddhaye Om Namah"

Ajapada

"Om Shrim Bam Sough Balavardhanaya Baleshwaraya Rudraya Phut Om"

Ahirbhudanya

"Om Hram Hrim Hum Samastha Graha Dosha Vinashaya Om"

Sambhu

"Om Gam Hluam Shroum Glaum Gam Om Namah"

Chanda

"Om Chum Chandishwaraya Tejasyaya Chum Om Phut"

Bhava

"Om Bhavod Bhava Sambhavaya Ishta Darshana Om Sam Om Namaha"