You can chant the ‘Rama’ mantra to any deity. In fact, Lord Siva Himself chants the ‘Rama’ mantra all the time.

Nama Article 23rd February 2009

 

Source: http://www.namadwaar.org/answers/questions.html

 

During Sivaratri, Abhisheka is done in all Siva temples. Why did Sri Sri Swamiji choose to perform Abhisheka to Lord Panduranga at Vittalapuram?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

It is believed that Lord Panduranga has the 'amsa' (divine aspects) of Lord Siva. Adi Sankara, in his 'Panduranga Ashtakam' ends every verse with the word 'lingam' signifying the same ('Parabrahma lingam Bhaje Pandurangam!')

 

In general, both Hanuman and Panduranga are considered to have 'Shiva amsa' in them.

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I performed 'Girivalam' at Tiruvannamalai this Sivaratri. I chanted Rama Nama all the while, though the fellow-devotees asked me to chant the Shiva mantra. Am I right in doing what I did?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

You can chant the 'Rama' mantra to any deity. In fact, Lord Siva Himself chants the 'Rama' mantra all the time. Hence you are absolutely right in chanting the Rama mantra.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare