Durga mantras

Durga mantras

Durga Gaayatrii mantras:

OM KAATYAAYANYAI VIDMAHE

KANYAAKUMAARYAI DHIIMAHI

TANNO DURGAA PRACODAYAAT

 

OM GIRIJAAYAI VIDMAHE

SHIVAPRIYAAYAI DHIIMAHI

TANNO DURGAA PRACHODAYAAT

 

 

Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayei Vichce

All 9 forms of Durga (Navadurga)

 Navadurga: The Nine Forms of Goddess Durga

Nava – which also means ‘new’ – denotes ‘nine’ the number to which sages attach special significance. Hence, we have Navaratri (9 nights), Nava-patrika (9 leaves/herbs/plants), Nava-graha (9 planets), and Nava-Durga (9 appellations).

Here are the details of the 9 manifestations of Goddess Durga. Each goddess has a different form and a special significance. Nava Durga, if worshipped with religious fervor during Navaratri, is believed, to lift the divine spirit in us and fill us with renewed happiness.

The nine names of the goddesses are narrated in the ‘Devi Kavacha’ of the ‘Chandipatha’ scripture. Learn about the nine goddesses in the following slides, which include beautiful watercolor paintings of each appellation.

Shailaputri

Shailaputri literally means the daughter (putri) of the mountains (shaila). Variously known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati, or Hemavati, the daughter of Hemavana – the king of the Himalayas, she is the first among Navadurgas. Her worship takes place on the first day of Navaratri – the nine divine nights. The embodiment of the power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she rides a bull and carries a trident and a lotus in her two hands.

Bharmacharini

She is worshipped on the second day of Navaratri and is the second form of Mother Goddess. Bharmacharini means one who practices devout austerity. She enlightens us in the magnificent embodiment of Durga with great powers and divine grace. She holds a rosary in her right hand and a water utensil in her left hand. She is blissful and endows happiness, peace, prosperity, and grace upon all devotees who worship her. Filled with bliss and happiness, she is the way to emancipation – Moksha.

Chandra Ghanta

The third facet of Goddess Durga is ‘Chandraghanta’, who is worshipped on the third day of Navaratri, for peace, tranquility, and prosperity in life. She has a ‘Chandra’ or half moon on her forehead in the shape of a ‘ghanta’ or bell. That is why she is called ‘Chandraghanta’. She is charming, has a bright golden complexion, and rides a lion. She has ten hands, and three eyes and holds weapons in her hands. She is the apostle of bravery and possesses great strength to fight in the battle against demons.

Kushmanda

Kushmanda is the fourth form of the mother goddess and is worshipped on the fourth day of Navaratri. The meaning of the name ‘Ku-shm-anda’ is as follows: ‘Ku’ = a little; ‘ushma’ = ‘warmth’; ‘anda’ = ‘the cosmic egg’. So she is considered the creator of the universe. The universe was no more than a void full of darkness until her light spread in all directions like rays from the sun. Often she is depicted as having eight or ten hands. She holds weapons, glitter, rosary, etc., in her hands, and she rides a lion.

Skanda Mata

The fifth aspect of Mother Durga is known as ‘Skanda Mata’ – the mother of Skanda or Lord Kartikeya, who was chosen by gods as their commander in chief in the war against the demons. She is worshipped on the fifth day of Navaratri. She is accompanied by Lord Skanda in his infant form.

Skanda Mata has four arms and three eyes and holds the infant Skanda in her right upper arm and a lotus in her right hand which is slightly raised upwards. The left arm is in a pose to grant boons with grace and in left lower hand which is raised also holds a lotus. She has a bright complexion and is often depicted as seated on a lotus.

Katyayani

The sixth form of Mother Durga is known as ‘Katyayani’, who is worshipped on the sixth day of Navaratri. The legend behind her name goes thus: Once upon a time, there was a great sage called Kata, who had a son named Katya. Kata was very famous and renowned in the lineage of saints. He underwent long austerities and penance in order to receive the grace of the Mother Goddess. He wished to have a daughter in the form of a goddess. According to his wish and desire the Mother Goddess granted his request. Katyayani was born to Kata as an avatar of Durga.

Kaal Ratri

This is the seventh form of Mother Durga and is worshipped on the seventh day of Navaratri. She has a dark complexion, disheveled hair and a fearless posture. A necklace flashing lightning adorns her neck. She has three eyes that shine bright and terrible flames emanate from her breath. Her vehicle is the donkey. Her raised right hand always seems to grant boons to all worshippers and her right lower hand is in the pose of allaying fears. Her left upper hand holds a thorn-like weapon, made of iron and there is a dragger in the lower left hand. She is black like Goddess Kali and holds a sparkling sword in her right hand to battle all evil. Her gesture of protection assures us of freedom from fear and trouble. So she is also known as ‘Shubhamkari’ – one who does good.

Maha Gauri

She is worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri. Her power is unfailing and instantly fruitful. As a result of her worship, all sins of past, present, and future get washed away and devotees get purified in all aspects of life. Maha Gauri is intelligent, peaceful, and calm. Due to her long austerity in the deep forests of the Himalayas, she developed a dark complexion. When Lord Shiva cleaned her with the water of the Ganges, her body regained its beauty and she came to be known as Maha Gauri, which means extremely white. She wears white clothes, has four arms, and rides on a bull. Her right hand is in the pose of allaying fear and her right lower hand holds a trident. The left upper hand holds a ‘damaru’ (a small rattle drum) and the lower one is in the pose of granting boons to her devotees.

Siddhidatri

Siddhidatri is the ninth form of Goddess. She is worshipped on the ninth day of Navaratri. Siddhidatri has supernatural healing powers. She has four arms and she is always in a blissful happy enchanting pose. She rides on the lion as her vehicle. She blesses all Gods, saints, yogis, tantric, and all devotees as a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. In ‘Devi Bhagvata Purana’ it is mentioned that Lord Shiva worshipped her and was blessed with all Siddhis (supernatural powers). By her blessings, his half-body became female and the other half-body male in the avatar of Ardhnarishvara.

108 Names of Durga (another version)

1. Satii — the daughter of Daksha

2. Saadhvii —  the Sanguine

3. Bhavapriitaa —  loved by the universe

4. Bhavaanii —  the abode of the universe

5. Bhavamocanii —  the absolver of the universe

6. Aaryaa

7. Durgaa

8. Jayaa

9. Aadyaa —  the beginning reality

10. Trinetraa —  having three-eyes

11. Shuuladhaarinii —  holding a monodent

12. Pinaakadhaarinii —  Who holds the trident of Shiva

13. Citraa

14. Candaghantaa — having mighty bells

15. Mahaatapaa —  with severe penance

16. Manas — mind

17. Buddhi —  wisdom

18. Ahankaaraa —  pride (ego)

19. Cittaruupaa —  thought-state

20. Citaa — death-bed

21. Citi —  the thinking mind

22. Sarvamantramayii — possessing all the instruments of thought

23. Sattaa —  above all

24. Satyaanandasvaruupinii — eternal bliss

25. Anantaa — infinite or beyond measure

26. Bhaavinii —  beautiful woman

27. Bhaavyaa —  future

28. Bhavyaa —  with splendor

29. Abhavyaa —  improper or fear-causing

30. Sadaagati —  always bestowing Moksha

31. Shaambhavii —  consort of Shambhu

32. Devamaataa

33. Cinta —  thoughts

34. Ratnapriyaa —  adorned or loved by jewels

35. Sarvavidyaa —  abode of knowledge

36. Dakshakanyaa — that is Satii, daughter of Daksha

37. Dakshayajnavinaashinii — destroyer of the sacrifice of Daksha

38. Aparnaa

39. Anekavarnaa — having many complexions (for example: Kaalii, Gaurii)

40. Paatalaa —  red in color

41. Paatalaavatii —  wearing a red-color apparel

42. Pattaambaraparidhaanaa — wearing a dress made of leather

43. Kalamanjiiraranjinii —  wearing a melodious anklet

44. Ameyaa — immeasurable

45. Vikramaa —  fierce

46. Kruuraa —  cruel (on demons)

47. Sundarii

48. Surasundarii

49. Vanadurgaa

50. Maatangii

51. Matangamunipuujitaa — prayed by Sage Matanga

52. Braahmii

53. Maaheshvarii

54. Caindrii

55. Kaumaarc

56. Vaishnavii

57. Caamundaa

58. Vaaraahii

59. Lakshmii

60. Purushaakriti — taking the form of a man

61. Vimalotkarshinii — providing joy

62. Jnaanaa

63. Kriyaa

64. Nityaa —  eternal one

65. Buddhidaa —  bestower of wisdom

66. Bahulaa —  numerous in forms

67. Bahulapremaa —  generously benevolent

68. Sarvavaahanavaahanaa — sits or rides all vehicles

69. Nishumbha Shumbha Hananii — Slayer of Shumbha and Nishumbha

70. Mahishaasura Mardanii

71. Madhu Kaitabha Hantrii

72. Canda Munda Vinaashinii

73. Sarvaasuravinaashaa —  destroyer of all demons

74. Sarvadaanavaghaatinii — causes injury to all the demons

75. Sarvashaastramayii — deft in all theories

76. Satyaa

77. Sarvaastradhaarinii —  possessor of all the missile weapons

78. Anekashastrahastaa  — possessor of many hand weapons

79. Anekaastrasya Dhaarinii — possessor of many missile weapons

80. Kumaarii

81. Ekakanyaa

82. Kaishorii

83. Yuvatii

84. Yatii

85. Apraudhaa —  who never gets old

86. Praudhaa —  who is old

87. Vriddhamaataa —  old mother (loosely)

88. Balapradaa — bestower of strength

89. Mahodarii —  gigantic abdomen which stores the universe

90. Muktakeshaa — having open tresses

91. Ghoraruupaa —  having a fierce outlook

92. Mahaabalaa —  having immense strength

93. Agnijvaalaa —  poignant like fire

94. Raudramukhii — having a fierce face like universe-destroying Rudraa

95. Kaalaraatrii

96. Tapasvinii

97. Naaraayanii

98. Bhadrakaalii

99. Vishnumaayaa

100. Jalodarii —  abode of the ethereal universe

101. Shivaduutii

102. Karaalii —  fierce

103. Anantaa —  immeasurable

104. Parameshvarii

105. Kaatyaayanii

106. Saavitrii

107. Pratyakshaa

108. Brahmavaadinii

108 Names of Durga (eng translated)

108 names of Durga translated into English 

1. Durga
The Inaccessible

2. Devi
The Diety

3. Tribhuvaneshwari
Goddess of The Three Worlds: Sargya, Martya and Patal

4. Yashodagarba Sambhoota
Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb

5. Narayanavarapriya
Fond of Narayana’s Boons

6. Nandagopakulajata
Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race

7. Mangalya
Auspicious

8. Kulavardhini
Developer Of The Race

9. Kamsavidravanakari
Threatened Kamsa, Who made a threat to Kamsa

10. Asurakshayamkari
Reducer Of The Number Of Demons

11. Shilathata Vinikshibda
At the time of birth, slammed by Kamsa

12. Akashagamini
Flew In The Sky, Move In the sky

13. Vasudevabhagini
Sister Of Vasudeva

14. Divamalya Vibhooshita
Adorned With Beautiful Garlands

15. Divyambaradhara
Beautifully Robed

16. Khadgaketaka Dharini
Holder Of Sword And Shield

17. Shiva
Auspicious, sacred

18. Papadharini
Bearer Of Others’ Sins

19. Varada
Granter Of Boons

20. Krishna
Sister Of Krishna

21. Kumari
Young Girl

22. Brahmacharini
Seeker Of Brahman

23. Balarkasadrushakara
Like The Rising Sun

24. Purnachandra Nibhanana
Beautiful Like The Full Moon

25. Chaturbhuja
Four-Armed

26. Chaturvakttra
Four-Faced

27. Peenashroni Payodhara
Large Bosomed

28. Mayoora Pichhavalaya
Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles

29. Keyurangadadharini
Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets

30. Krishnachhavisama
Like Krishna’s Radiance

31. Krishna
Dark-Complexioned

32. Sankarshanasamanana
Equal To Sankarshana

33. Indradhwaja Samabahudharini
With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag

34. Patradharini
Vessel-Holder

35. Pankajadharini
Lotus-Holder

36. Kanttadhara
Holder of Shiva’s Neck

37. Pashadharini
Holder Of Rope

38. Dhanurdharini
Holder Of Bow

39. Mahachakradharini
Holder Of Chakra

40. Vividayudhadhara
Bearer Of Various Weapons

41. Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita
Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears

42. Chandravispardimukha
Beautiful Like The Moon

43. Mukutavirajita
Shining With Crown Adorned

44. Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita
Having Peacock-Feathered Flag

45. Kaumaravratadhara
Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do

46. Tridivabhavayirtri
Goddess Of The Three Worlds

47. Tridashapujita
The Goddess Of The Celestials

48. Trailokyarakshini
Protector Of The Three Worlds

49. Mahishasuranashini
Destroyer Of Mahisha

50. Prasanna
Cheerful

51. Surashreshtta
Supreme Among The Celestials

52. Shiva
Shiva’s better Half

53. Jaya
Victorious, Who can gain the victory over all

54. Vijaya
Conqueror, Who can conquer over all

55. Sangramajayaprada
Granter Of Victory In The War

56. Varada
Bestower (of all)

57. Vindhyavasini
Resident Of The Vindhyas

58. Kali
Dark-Complexioned

59. Kali
Goddess Of Death

60. Mahakali
Wife Of Mahakala

61. Seedupriya
Fond Of Drinks

62. Mamsapriya
Fond Of Flesh

63. Pashupriya
Fond Of All Beings

64. Bhootanushruta
Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas

65. Varada
Bestower

66. Kamacharini
Acting On One’s Own Accord

67. Papaharini
Destroyer Of Sins

68. Kirti
Famed,fame
(personified as daughter of Daksha and wife of Dharma)

69. Shree
Auspicious, sacred

70. Dhruti
Valiant

71. Siddhi
Successful (having all success) tā, kurai piemīt visi panākumi

72. Hri
Holy Chant Of Hymns

73. Vidhya
Wisdom

74. Santati
Granter Of Issues

75. Mati
Wise

76. Sandhya
Twilight

77. Ratri
Night

78. Prabha
Dawn

79. Nitya
Eternal

80. Jyotsana
Radiant Like Flames

81. Kantha
Radiant

82. Khama
Embodiment Of Forgiveness

83. Daya
Compassionate

84. Bandhananashini
Detacher Of Attachments

85. Mohanashini
Destroyer Of Desires

86. Putrapamrityunashini
Sustainer Of Son’s Untimely Death

87. Dhanakshayanashini
Controller Of Wealth Decrease

88. Vyadhinashini
Vanquisher Of Ailments

89. Mruthyunashini
Destroyer Of Death

90. Bhayanashini
Remover Of Fear

91. Padmapatrakshi
Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf

92. Durga
Remover Of Distress

93. Sharanya
Granter Of Refuge

94. Bhaktavatsala
Lover Of Devotees

95. Saukhyada
Bestower Of Well-Being

96. Arogyada
Granter Of Good Health

97. Rajyada
Bestower Of Kingdom

98. Ayurda
Granter Of Longevity

99. Vapurda
Granter Of Beautiful Appearance

100. Sutada
Granter Of Issues

101. Pravasarakshika
Protector Of Travellers

102. Nagararakshika
Protector Of Land

103. Sangramarakshika
Protector Of Wars

104. Shatrusankata Rakshika
Protector From Distress Caused By Foes

105. Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika
Protector From Ignorance And Distress

106. Sagaragirirakshika
Protector Of Seas And Hills

107. Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika
Granter Of Success In All Attempts

108. Durga
Deity Durga

108 names of Durga

1. Om Shriiyai namaha

2. Om Umaayai namaha

3. Om Bhaaratyai namaha

4. Om Bhadraayai namaha

5. Om Sharvaanyai namaha

6. Om Vijayaayai namaha

7. Om Jayaayai namaha

8. Om Vaanyai namaha

9. Om Sarvagataayai namaha

10. Om Gauryai namaha

11. Om Vaaraahyai namaha

12. Om Kamalapriyaayai namaha

13. Om Sarasvatyai namaha

14. Om Kamalaayai namaha

15. Om Maayaayai namaha

16. Om Maatangyai namaha

17. Om Aparaayai namaha

18. Om Ajaayai namaha

19. Om Shaamkabharyai namaha

20. Om Shivaayai namaha

21. Om Chandayai namaha

22. Om Kundalyai namaha

23. Om Vaishnavyai namaha

24. Om Kriyaayai namaha

25. Om Shriiyai namaha

26. Om Aindrayai namaha

27. Om Madhumatyai namaha

28. Om Girijaayai namaha

29. Om Subhagaayai namaha

30. Om Ambikaayai namaha

31. Om Taaraayai namaha

32. Om Padmaavatyai namaha

33. Om Hamsaayai namaha

34. Om Padmanaabhasahodaryai namaha

35. Om Aparnaayai namaha

36. Om Lalitaayai namaha

37. Om Dhaatryai namaha

38. Om Kumaaryai namaha

39. Om Shikhavahinyai namaha

40. Om Shambhavyai namaha

41. Om Sumukhyai namaha

42. Om Maitryai namaha

43. Om Trinetraayai namaha

44. Om Vishvaruupinyai namaha

45. Om Aaryaayai namaha

46. Om Mridaanyai namaha

47. Om Hiimkaaryai namaha

48. Om Krodhinyai namaha

49. Om Sudinaayai namaha

50. Om Aachalaayai namaha

51. Om Suukshmaayai namaha

52. Om Paraatparaayai namaha

53. Om Shobhaayai namaha

54. Om Sarvavarnaayai namaha

55. Om Harapriyaayai namaha

56. Om Mahaalakshmyai namaha

57. Om Mahaasiddhyai namaha

58. Om Svadhaayai namaha

59. Om Svaahaayai namaha

60. Om Manonmanyai namaha

61. Om Trilokapaalinyai namaha

62. Om Udbhuutaayai namaha

63. Om Trisandhyaayai namaha

64. Om Tripuraantakyai namaha

65. Om Trishaktyai namaha

66. Om Tripadaayai namaha

67. Om Durgaayai namaha

68. Om Braahmayai namaha

69. Om Trilokyavaasinyai namaha

70. Om Pushkaraayai namaha

71. Om Atrisutaayai namaha

72. Om Guudhaayai namaha

73. Om Trivarnaayai namaha

74. Om Trisvaraayai namaha

75. Om Trigunaayai namaha

76. Om Nirgunaayai namaha

77. Om Satyaayai namaha

78. Om Nirvikalpaayai namaha

79. Om Niranjinyai namaha

80. Om Jvaalinyai namaha

81. Om Maalinyai namaha

82. Om Carcaayai namaha

83. Om Kravyaadopa Nibarhinnyai namaha

84. Om Kaamaakshyai namaha

85. Om Kaaminyai namaha

86. Om Kaantaayai namaha

87. Om Kaamadaayai namaha

88. Om Kalahamsinyai namaha

89. Om Salajjaayai namaha

90. Om Kulajaayai namaha

91. Om Praagyyai namaha

92. Om Prabhaayai namaha

93. Om Madanasundaryai namaha

94. Om Vaaniishvaryai namaha

95. Om Vishaalaakshyai namaha

96. Om Sumangalyai namaha

97. Om Kaalyai namaha

98. Om Maheshvaryai namaha

99. Om Chandyai namaha

100. Om Bhauravyai namaha

101. Om Bhuvaneshvaryai namaha

102. Om Nityaayai namaha

103. Om Saanandavibhavaayai namaha

104. Om Satyagyaanaayai namaha

105. Om Tamopahaayai namaha

106. Om Maheshvarapriyankaryai namaha

107. Om Mahaatripurasundaryai namaha

108. Om Durgaaparameshvaryai namaha