The (meaning “visible calendar,” referring to astronomical calculation rather than myth) has become a gold standard for Hindus worldwide. Unlike generic lists found online, Drik Panchang’s version of the 108 names is meticulously derived from the Padma Purana and Brahmanda Purana . It corrects common transliteration errors (distinguishing, for example, between short ‘a’ and long ‘ā’) and provides each name’s meaning in clear English and Hindi. For the devotee, this eliminates guesswork, ensuring that the mantra is pronounced correctly—an essential factor in tantric and mantra-based traditions.

The son of Vasudeva; He who dwells inside all living entities. ॐ चक्रपाणये नमः

Lord Vishnu forms the Holy Trinity (Trimurti) alongside Brahma (the Creator) and Shiva (the Destroyer). While Brahma creates and Shiva destroys, Vishnu is the Sustainer—the force that maintains the cosmic order ( Dharma ). He is depicted resting on the serpent Shesha, floating on the cosmic ocean Kshira Sagara. Whenever the world is threatened by chaos or demonic forces, Vishnu descends in various avatars (incarnations) such as Rama and Krishna to restore balance.

When a devotee recites the 108 names of Lord Vishnu—collectively known as the Ashtottara Shatanamavali —they structurally realign their individual consciousness with the underlying laws of the macrocosm. Scriptural Sources on Drik Panchang

Bookmark this page. Every Thursday morning, revisit this list as per the Drik Panchang calculations. Share it with a friend who is seeking peace. Hari Om Tat Sat.

The four-armed divine form holding the shell, discus, mace, and lotus. Practical Steps for Ritual Chanting