Celebrating the Glory of Lord Shiva: Top 8 Bollywood Songs for a Joyous Maha Shivratri

Lord Shiva, the third deity of the Hindu trinity, is often referred to as the ‘destroyer’ and the ‘transformer’. Lord Shiva is revered as the ultimate source of cosmic energy, the God of all creation and destruction. It’s no surprise then that his glory and his many legends have inspired numerous Bollywood songs, each one celebrating his greatness and divinity. Here are the top 8 Bollywood songs that celebrate the glory of Lord Shiva.

1. “Namo Namo” from Kedarnath 

This soulful track from the movie Kedarnath is a popular devotional song that praises Lord Shiva. Sung by Amit Trivedi, the song has a soothing melody that is sure to transport you to a state of trance.

2. “Koun Hai Voh” from Baahubali 

This epic track from the movie Baahubali is a tribute to Lord Shiva. Sung by Kailash Kher, the song has a powerful composition and captures the essence of Lord Shiva’s greatness.

3. “Jai Jai Shivshankara” from War

This foot-tapping track from the movie War is a perfect mix of traditional and modern music. Sung by Vishal Dadlani and Benny Dayal, the song is sure to get you grooving to its beats.

4. “Bambholle” from Laxmii  

Akshay Kumar’s high-energy track from the movie Laxmii is a fusion of rap and traditional music. The song was composed by Ullumanati and sung by Vishal Dadlani and the popular rapper Raja Kumari. The song is a celebration of Lord Shiva and is known for its catchy beat and memorable lyrics.

5. “Shiv Tandav – Manikarnika” from Manikarnika 

This powerful track from the movie Manikarnika is a tribute to Lord Shiva’s Tandav dance. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan, the song has a mesmerising melody that captures the essence of Lord Shiva’s divine dance.

6. “Shankara Re Shankara” from Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior 

This upbeat track from the movie Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a tribute to Lord Shiva’s warrior form. Sung by Mehul Vyas, the song has a catchy tune that is sure to get you energised.

7. “Mann Mein Shiva” from Panipat 

This devotional track from the movie Panipat is a beautiful tribute to Lord Shiva’s greatness. Sung by Kunal Ganjawala, the song has a melodious tune that is perfect for meditation and introspection.

8. “Om Namah Shivaay” from  Bhaiaji Superhit

Bhakton ki kare sahaay, shivaay” is a Hindi song released in 2018. The song is sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Aakanksha Sharma, with a rap portion performed by Raftaar.The song is a devotional track that expresses the devotee’s pure love and devotion towards Lord Shiva.