Eshwara Gayathri Mantra Benefit (s) : A very powerful Gayathri mantra that should be chanted before beginning a new task or project to get the blessings of Lord Shiva for successful completion. Best Time to Chant : Pradosha kala, Shivarathri thithi, Amavasya thithi, and Mondays Number of Times to Chant : 11, 108, or 1008 times Aum Thath-purushaya Vidmahe Shiva-roopaaya Dhimahee Thanno Eswara Prachodayath