Chandra Mantra — Om Som Somaya Namah
The moon governs the mind, emotions and mental peace. Chanting this mantra on Monday and on full moon nights is considered especially beneficial.
Om Som Somaya Namah
Om Chandraya Namah
Dadhi-shankha-tushaarabham, ksheerodaarnava-sambhavam | Namaami shashinam somam, shambhor-mukuta-bhooshanam ||
Meaning
Mantra
Om Som Somaya Namah
'Som' is the seed syllable of the moon and 'Somaya' is his name. This mantra calms the mind and brings emotional balance.
Mantra
Om Chandraya Namah
A simple salutation to the Moon — for purity and peace of mind.
Mantra
Dadhi-shankha-tushaarabham, ksheerodaarnava-sambhavam | Namaami shashinam somam, shambhor-mukuta-bhooshanam ||
He who is white as curd, the conch and dew, born from the ocean of milk and who adorns Shiva's crown — to that Moon I bow.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should the Chandra mantra be chanted?
On Mondays, on full moon nights and while observing a Monday fast, chanting this mantra 108 times is considered auspicious.
Which planet does Chandra represent?
Chandra (Moon) is one of the nine planets in Hindu astrology, governing the mind, the mother and mental wellbeing.
Why is Monday fast observed?
Monday fast is observed for the grace of Lord Shiva and the Moon. Since the Moon adorns Shiva's crown, both are worshipped together.