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108 Names of Lord Krishna – Sri Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali


The great exponent of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is one of the most powerful incarnations of Vishnu, the Godhead of the Hindu Trinity of deities. Of all the Vishnu avataras he is the most popular, and perhaps of all Hindu gods the one closest to the heart of the masses. Krishna was dark and extremely handsome. Lord Krishna is the embodiment of love and divine joy, that destroys all pain and sin. He is the protector of sacred utterances and cows. Krishna is an instigator of all forms of knowledge and born to establish the religion of love.

Like 108 names of Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishnu even Lord Krishna is extolled through his 108 names during the puja rituals either by the priests or by the worshippers themselves.

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Sri Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali – 108 Names of Lord Krishna

1. Krishna: Dark-Complexioned Lord

2. Kamalnatha: Consort of Goddess Lakshmi

3. Vasudeva: Son of Vasudev

4. Sanatan: The Eternal One

5. Vasudevatmaja: Son of Vasudev

6. Punya: Supremely Pure

7. Lila Manush Vigraha: Assuming Human Form to Perform Pastimes

8. Shrivatsa Kausthubadharya: Wearing Shri Vatsa And Kausthubha Gem

9. Yashoda Vatsala: Mother Yashoda’s Loving Child

10. Hari: The Lord of Nature

11. Chaturbuja Chakra Gada Shankhadhyay: Four Armed One Carrying Weapons Of Disc, Club, Conch

12. Shakhambuja Yudayujaya: One Who Holds the Sudarshana-Cakra, A Sword, Mace, Conch-Shell, Lotus Flower, And Various Weapons

13. Devakinandana: Son of Mother Devaki

14. Shrisay: Abode of Shri (Lakshmi)

15. Nandagopa Priyatmaja: Nanda Gopa’s Loving Child

16. Yamunavega Samhar: Destroyer of Speed of River Yamuna

17. Balabhadra Priyanuja: Balram’s Younger Brother

18. Putanajivitahara: The One Who Took the Life of Demoness Putana

19. Shakatasura Bhanjana: Destroyer of Demon Shakatasur

20. Nandavraja Jananandin: The One Who Is Bringing Joy to Nand And People of Braj

21. Sachidanand Vigraha: Embodiment of Existence, Awareness, and Bliss

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22. Navanit Viliptanga: Lord Whose Body Is Smeared with Butter

23. Navanita Natana: The One Who Dances for Butter

24. Muchukunda Prasadaka: The Lord Who Graced Muchukunda

25. Shodashastri Shasresha: The Lord Of 16,000 Women

26. Tribhangi: The One Who Has Threefold Bending Form

27. Madhurakrut: Charming Form

28. Shukavagamritabdindave: Ocean of Nectar According to Sukadeva (Shuka)

29. Govinda: One Who Pleases The Cows, The Land, and The Entire Nature

30. Yoginampati: Lord of The Yogis

31. Vatsavaati Charaya: The One Who Goes About Caring for Calves

32. Ananta: The Endless Lord

33. Dhenukasura Bhanjanaya: The Lord Who Beat Up the Ass-Demon Dhenukasura

34. Trni Krta Trnavarta: Lord Who Killed Trnavarta, The Whirlwind Demon

35. Yamalarjuna Bhanjana: The Lord Who Broke the Two Arjuna Trees

36. Uttalottalabhetre: The Lord Who Broke All the Big, Tala Trees (Killing Dhenuka)

37. Tamala Shyamala Kruta: Lord Who Is Blackish Like a Tamala Tree

38. Gopa Gopishwara: Lord of The Gopas And Gopis

39. Yogi: The Supreme Master

40. Koti Surya Samaprabha: One Who Is as Lustrous as A Million Suns

41. Ilapati: The One Who Is the Master of Knowledge

42. Parasmai Jyotish: One with A Supreme Light

43. Yadavendra: Lord of Yadav Clan

44. Yadudvahaya: Leader of Yadus

45. Vanamaline: One Wearing a Sylven Garland

46. Pita Vasase: One Wearing Yellow Robes

47. Parijatapa Harakaya: One Who Removes Parijath Flower

48. Govardhanchalo Dhartreya:  Lifter of Govardhan Hill

49. Gopala: Protector of Cows

50. Sarva Palakaya: Protector of All Beings

51. Ajaya: The Conqueror of Life and Death

52. Niranjana: The Unblemished Lord

53. Kamajanaka: One Generating Desires in Worldly Mind

54. Kanjalochana: One with Beautiful Eyes

55. Madhughne: Slayer of Demon Madhu

56. Mathuranatha: Lord of Mathura

57. Dvarakanayaka: The Hero of Dwaraka

58. Bali: The Lord of Strength

59. Vrindavananta Sancharine: One Who Loiters About the Outskirts of Vrindavana

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60. Tulasidama Bhushanaya: One Who Wears a Tulasi Garland

61. Syamantaka Maner Hartre: Who Appropriated the Sysmantaka Jewel

62. Narnarayanatmakaya: The Selfsame Nara-Narayana

63. Kubja Krishnambaradharaya: One Who Applied Ointment By Kubja The Hunchbacked

64. Mayine: Magician, Lord of Maya

65. Paramapurusha: The supreme one

66. Mushtikasura Chanura Malla Yuddha Visharadah: One Who Expertly Fought the Wrestlers Mushtika And Chanura

67. Samsara Vairi: Enemy of Material Existence

68. Kamsarir: Enemy of King Kamsa

69. Murara: Enemy of Demon Mura

70. Narakantakah: Destroyer of Demon Naraka

71. Anadi Brahmacharika: Beginning Less Absolute

72. Krishnavyasana Karshakah: Remover of Draupadi’s Distress

73. Shishupala Shirashchetta: Remover of Shishupal’s Head

74. Duryodhana Kulantakrit: Destroyer of Duryodhana’s Dynasty

75. Vidurakrura Varada: Destroyer of Demon Naraka

76. Vishvarupa Pradarshakah: Revealer of Vishwasrupa (Universal Form)

77. Satyavache: Speaker of Truth

78. Satya Sankalpah: Lord of True Resolve

79. Satyabhamarata: Lover of Satyabhama

80. Jayi: The Ever-Victorious Lord

81. Subhadra Purvajah:  Brother of Subhadra

82. Vishnu: Lord Vishnu

83. Bhishma Mukti Pradayaka: One Who Bestowed Salvation to Bhishma

84. Jagadguru: Preceptor of The Universe

85. Jagannatha: Lord of The Universe

86. Venu Nada Visharada: One Expert in Playing of Flute Music

87. Vrishabhasura Vidhvamsi: Destroyer of Demon Vrishbasura

88. Banasura Karantakrit: The Lord Who Vanquished Banasura’s Arms

89. Yudhishthira Pratishthatre: One Who Established Yudhisthira As A King

90. Barhi Barhavatamsaka: One Who Adorns Peacock Feathers

91. Parthasarthi : Chariot Driver of Arjuna

92. Avyakta: The Unmanifested

93. Gitamrita Mahodadhi: An Ocean Containing Nectar of Bhagwad Gita

94. Kaliyaphani Manikya Ranjita Sri Padambuja:  The Lord Whose Lotus Feet Adorn Gems from Hood Of Kaliya Serpent

95. Damodara: One Tied Up with A Rope at The Waist

96. Yajnabhokta: One Who Consumes Sacrificial Offerings

97. Danavendra Vinashaka: Destroyer of Lord of Asuras

98. Narayana: The One Who Is Lord Vishnu

99. Parabrahma: The Supreme Brahmana

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100. Pannagashana Vahana: Whose Carrier (Garuda) Devours Snakes

101. Jalakrida Samasakta Gopivastra Pararaka: Lord Who Hid Gopi’s Clothes While They Were Playing In River Yamuna

102. Punya Shloka: Lord Whose Praise Bestows Meritorious

103. Tirthakara: Creator of Holy Places

104. Vedvedya:  Source of Vedas

105. Dayanidhi:  One Who Is Treasure of Compassion

106. Sarvabhutatmaka: Soul of Elements

107. Sarvagraharupi: To All Formed One

108. Paratpara:  Greater Than the Greatest