95: Maa Durga Ashtothara Namavali

The above are 108 names of Maa Durga. You can chant and receite these names on Fridays, on Dashami and in Navarathi.

Durga Ashtothara Sathanamavali – 108 Names of Godesess Durga

” Sri Vagdweveem Mahakali Mahalakshmi Saraswathi
Thri Shakti Rupinee Mambam Durgam Chandeem Namamayaham”

Om Drugayai Namaha
Om Shivayai  Namaha
Om Maha Lakshmyai  Namaha
Om Maha Gouryai  Namaha
Om Chandikaye  Namaha
Om Sarva Gynayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Lokeshayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Karma Phala Pradayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Teerdha Mayai  Namaha
Om Pun Yayai  Namaha
Om Deva Yonaye  Namaha
Om Ayoni Jaayai  Namaha
Om Bhume Jaayai  Namaha
Om Nirgu Nayai  Namaha
Om Aadhara Shaktyai  Namaha
Om Aanee Shvaryai  Namaha
Om Nirgu Nayai  Namaha
Om Niramham Karayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Garva Vimar Dhinyai  Namaha
Om Sarva Loka Priyayai  Namaha
Om Vaanyai  Namaha
Om Sarva Vidyadhi Devataayai  Namaha
Om Parvatyai  Namaha
Om Devamatre  Namaha
Om Vanee Shayai  Namaha
Om Vindya Vasinyai  Namaha
Om Tejo Vatyai  Namaha
Om Maha Matre  Namaha
Om Koti Surya Sama Prabhayai  Namaha
Om Deva Tayai  Namaha
Om Vahni Rupayai  Namaha
Om Sate Jase  Namaha
Om Varna Rupinyai  Namaha
Om Guna Shayayai  Namaha
Om Guna Madhyayai  Namaha
Om Guna Traya Vivarji Tayai  Namaha
Om Karma Gynana Pradayai  Namaha
Om Kantayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Samhara Karinyai  Namaha
Om Dharma Gynanayai  Namaha
Om Dharma Nistayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Karma Vivardhi Tayai  Namaha
Om Kamakshmai  Namaha
Om Kama Samhartyai  Namaha
Om Kama Krodha Vivarji Tayai  Namaha
Om Shan Karyai  Namaha
Om Sham Bhavyai  Namaha
Om Shan Tayai  Namaha
Om Chandra Suryagni Lochanayai  Namaha
Om Suja Yayai  Namaha
Om Jaya Bhumi Shtayai  Namaha
Om Jaahnavyai  Namaha
Om Jana Puji Tayai  Namaha
Om Shastrasyai  Namaha
Om Shastra Mayyai  Namaha
Om Nityayai  Namaha
Om Shubhayai  Namaha
Om Chandhrardha Mastakayai  Namaha
Om Bharatyai  Namaha
Om Bramaryai  Namaha
Om Kalpayai  Namaha
Om Karalyai  Namaha
Om Krushana Pingalayai  Namaha
Om Bramhai  Namaha
Om Narayanyai  Namaha
Om Roudryai  Namaha
Om Chandra Mruta Pari Srutayai  Namaha
Om Jyeshtayai  Namaha
Om Indirayai  Namaha
Om Maha Mayayai  Namaha
Om Jagat Grushtya Dhika Rinyai  Namaha
Om Bramhanda Koti Samsdha Nayai  Namaha
Om Kaminyai  Namaha
Om Kamalaa Layayai  Namaha
Om Katya Yanyai  Namaha
Om Kalaa Teetayai  Namaha
Om Kala Samhara Karinyai  Namaha
Om Yoga Nishtayai  Namaha
Om Yogi Gamyayai  Namaha
Om Yogi Dyeyayai  Namaha
Om Tapa Svinyai  Namaha
Om Gynana Pupayai  Namaha
Om Niraka Rayai  Namaha
Om Bhakta Bhishta Phala Pradayai  Namaha
Om Bhutatme Kayai  Namaha
Om Bhuta Matre  Namaha
Om Bhute Shyai  Namaha
Om Bhuta Darinyai  Namaha
Om Svadhayai  Namaha
Om Naree Madhya Gatayai  Namaha
Om Shada Dharadi Vardhinyai  Namaha
Om Mohitam Shubha Dayai  Namaha
Om Shubhrayai  Namaha
Om Sukshmayai  Namaha
Om Matrayai  Namaha
Om Nirala Sayai  Namaha
Om Nimna Gayai  Namaha
Om Neela Samka Shayai  Namaha
Om Nitya Nandayai  Namaha
Om Harayai  Namaha
Om Paraayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Gynana Pradayai  Namaha
Om Anamtayai  Namaha
Om Satyayai  Namaha
Om Durlabha Rupinyai  Namaha
Om Sarasvatyai  Namaha
Om Sarva Gatayai  Namaha
Om Sarva Bheeshta Prada Inyai  Namaha

94: Maa Durga – Aarti

Jai Maa Durga – Arathi

JAI AMBE GAURII MAIYAA
JAI SHYAAMAA GAURII
NISHADINA TUMAKO DHYAAVATA
HARI BRAHMA SHIVAJII

Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri, glory to you, O Parvati, who are so rich in maiden grace (virgin beauty), the object of daily meditation by Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva!

MAANGA SINDUURA VIRAAJATA
TIKO MRIGA MADAKO
UJJVALASE DAUU NAINAA
CHANDRAVANA NIIKO

O Ambe! On your forehead is a resplendent mark of vermilion along with a mark of musk (signifying good luck). Your twin eyes are bright and your face beautiful as the moon.

KANAKA SAMAANA KALEVARA,
RAKTAAMBARA RAAJE
RAKTAPUSHPA GALAMAALAA,
KANTHAHAARA SAAJE

Your body with a tinge of gold is splendidly dressed in red attire; on your throat lies a wreath of red blossoms like a beautiful necklace.

KEHARI VAAHANA RAAJATA,
KHADAGA KHAPPARA DHAARI
SURA NARA MUNIJANA SEVATA,
TINAKE DUKHA HAARI

Your vehicle, the lion, is, O Mother in keeping with your splendid form; you bear a sword and a skull in your hands, and on you attend the gods, men, hermits and your votaries whose grief you drive away.

KAANANA KUNADALA SHOBHITA,
NAASAAGRE MOTII
KOTIKA CHANDRA DIVAAKARA,
SAM RAAJATA JYOTII

You are adorned with rings on your ears and with pearl on the tip of your nose, your radiance looks as splendid as that of myriad of suns and moons.

SHUMBHA NISHUMBHA BIDAARE,
MAHISHAASURA GHAATII
DHUUMRA VILOCHANA NAINAA,
NISHADINA MADAMAATII

O slayer of the demon Mahisha, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha, Nishumbha and Dhuumravilochana. (In the battle waged against them) your eyes reflected a frenzy of fury everyday and night.

BRAHMAANII RUDRAANII,
TUMA KAMALAA RAANII
AAGAMA-NIGAMA BAKHAANII,
TUMA SHIVA PATARAANII

You are the beloved consort of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu. The Vedas and the Shastras describe you as the queen consort of Shiva,

CHAUSATHA YOGINII GAAVATA,
NRITYA KARATA BHAIRON
BAAJATA TAALA MRIDANGA,
AURA BAAJATA DAMARUU

Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your praise and glorify you, while Bhairava (Shiva) dances in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour (mridanga) and drum (damaru).

TUMA HO JAGA KII MAATAA,
TUMA HII HO BHARTAA
BHAKTANA KII DUKHA HARTAA,
SUKHA SAMPATI KARTAA

You are mother of the universe, its sustainer, reliever of your devotees’ affliction and bestower of happiness and prosperity.

BHUJAA CHAARA ATI SHOBHITA,
VARA MUDRAA DHAARII
MANAVAANCHITA PHALA PAAVATA,
SEVATA NARA NAARII

The four arms you have adorned your person, while the hand raised in benediction reveals your benign aspect. Those among men and women who wait on you and worship you have all their cherished wishes ever fulfilled.

KANCHANA THAALA VIRAAJATA,
AGARU KAPUURA BAATII
BHAALAKETU MEIN RAAJATA,
KOTIRATANA JYOTII

In a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of which have lighted (to be waved before you); in he radiance of your forehead is reflected the splendour of a myriad gems.

93: Durga Suktam

This is a prayer to the fire God Agni occurring in the Maha Narayana Upanishad. Durga is used here as a word for Difficult problems in almost all the stanzas. The salutation to Durga is given only in the second stanza.

(But many people consider this as prayer to goddess Durga for removing all obstacles and evils.)

1. Jatavedase sunavama soma marathee yatho nidhahadhi veda,
Sa na parshadathi durgani viswa naaveva sindhum durithathyagni

Our oblations of Soma to the fire god,May he, the all knowing one destroy all those who do not like us,May that divine fire lead us out of all perils,Like a captain takes his boat across the sea,And also save us from all wrongs.

2 .Thaam agni varnaam thapasa jwalanthim vairochanim karma phaleshu jushtam,
Durgam devim saranamaham prapadhye, sutharasi tharase nama.

I take refuge in the divine mother Durga*,Who shines like a fire due to her penances,Who resides in actions and their fruits and makes them effective,And I salute her who helps us cross our difficulties.* It could be translated as Mother of difficulties also.

3. Agne thwam paaraya navyo asmaan swasthibhirathi durgani viswa,
Pushscha prithwi bahula na urvee bhava thokaaya thanayaya shamyoh.

Oh God of fire, you are worthy of praise,For by novel methods you help us cross,The difficulties and make us happy,May our land in this earth become extensive,May the land for growing crops become large,And be pleased to join our children and,Their children with joy and happiness.

4. Vishvaani no durghaa jathaveda sindhunaa nava durithathi parshi,
Agne athrivan manasaa grina no asmakam bodhayithwa thanoo naam.

Oh Jatha Vedas who is the destroyer of all sins,Make us cross all our troubles like a boat,Which takes us to the other shore without problems,Oh Fire, protect us like the sage Athri, who would take care of us,Mindful of our safety and our happiness.

5. Prithana jitham saha mana mugram agnim huvema paramath sadhasthath,
Sa na parshadathi durgani viswa kshamaddhevo athi durithatyagni.

We invoke the fierce Fire God who is the leader of us all.And who is the killer of all our enemies from the highest place,To take us across all difficulties and all that is perishable and protect us.

6. Prathnoshika meedyo adhvareshu sanacha hota navyascha sadhsi,
Swacha agne piprayaswa asmabhyam cha soubhahya maya jaswa.

Oh Fire God, you are praised during sacrifices,And always increase our happiness, and exist as sacrifices,Which are olden and those which are new,Please make us, who are only yourself, happy,And grant us good fortune from all our sides.

7. Gobhir jushta mayujo nishithktham thavendra vishnor anusancharema,
Naa kasya prushtam abhisamvasaano vaishnavim loka iha madhayantham.

Oh Lord, you are not connected with sin and sorrow,Permit us to always serve you who pervades all wealth,May the Gods who live in the highest region make me,Who adores Vishnu, delighted and happy and grant my wishes.

92: Sri Durga Ashtakam

Karthyayaini , Mahamaye,
Gadga bana dhaurdhare,
Gadga dharinee chandi,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 1

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is Karthyayaini ,
Who is the greatest enchantress,
Who carries with her sword, arrow and bow,
And who is Chandi who carries the sword).

Vasudeva suthe , kali,
Vasu deva sahodhari,
Vasundhara sriye nandhe,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 2

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the daughter of king Vasudeva,
Who is the sister to Lord Vaasudeva,
And who is the lady who is earth as well as Lakshmi.)

Yoga nidhre, maha nidhre,
Yoga maye, maaheswari,
Yoga sidhikari shudhe,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 3

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the sleep of yoga,
Who is the great sleep,
Who is enchantress of yoga,
Who is the greatest goddess,
Who is the one who gives powers through yoga,
And who is clean and truthful. )

Sankha chakra gada pane,
Sarnga jyayatha bahave,
Peethmbara dhare , dhanye,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 4

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who holds conch, wheel and mace,
Who blows the conch called Sarnga of Vishnu,
And who is blessed and wears yellow silk.)

Rik Yajur sama adarvana,
Schadu Samantha lokinee,
Brahma swaroopini, brahmi,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 5

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who lives in the four areas,
Of Rik, Yajur, sama and Atharvana Veda,
Who is the power of Brahma and is like Brahma. )

Vrushneenaam kula sambhoothe,
Vishnu nadha sahodharee,
Vrushnee roopa dhare dhanya,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 6

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who belongs to the clan of Vrushnees,
Who is the sister of Lord Vishnu,
And who is blessed by taking the form of Vrushnee. )

Sarvagna, sarvage sarve,
Sarveshwari, sarva sakshini,
Sarvamrutha jada bhare,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 7

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who knows all , is everywhere, and belongs to Shiva,
Who is the Goddess of all and is the witness of all,
And who carries the nectar as her tufted hair. )

Ashta bahu maha sathwe,
Ashtami navami priye,
Attahasa priye bhadre,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 8

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the great being with eight hand,
Who likes Ashtami and Navami,
Who takes care but likes fierce play.)

Durgashtakamidham punyam,
Bhakthidho ya paden nara,
Sarva kamavapnothi,
Durga lokam sa gachathi. 9

(If this holy octet on Durga,
Is read by men with devotion,
They would get all desires fulfilled,
And attain the world of Durga.)

91: Durga Pancharatnam

Durga Pancharatnam or Durga Pancha Ratnam Stotram is the devotional slokhas addressed to Goddess Durga Maaa. Durga Pancharatnam was composed by HH Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi (popularly referred as Paramacharya) of Kanchi Kama Koti Peetam.

Durga Pancharatna Stotra

They Dyana YoganuGatha apasyan
Thwameva Devim swagunir nekutam
Thwameva Sakthi Parameshwarisya
Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 1

Devatma sakthi sruthivakya gita
maharshilokasya pura prasanna
Guha param vyoma sada prathista
Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 2

Paraasyasakthi vividaiga sruyasay
Swethashwa vakyothitha devi durge
Swabavikii gyana palakriya
Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 3

Devatma Sapdena shivatma putha
Yathkoorma vayavya vacho vivruthya
Thwam pasa vichhethakari prasidda
Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 4

Thwam brahmma puchha vivetha mayuri
Brahmma prathishtasupathishta gita
Gyna swarupatmathaya kilanaam
Mam pahi sarveshwari moksha datri. 5

88: Durga Maa – 108 Names with Meaning

Name—— Meaning

Durga —The Inaccessible
Devi— The Diety
Tribhuvaneshwari —Goddess of The Three Worlds
Yashodagarba —Sambhoota Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb
Narayanavarapriya —Fond of Narayana’s Boons
Nandagopakulajata —Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
Mangalya —Auspicious
Kulavardhini —Developer Of The Race
Kamsavidravanakari— Threatened Kamsa
Asurakshayamkari— Reducer Of The Number Of Demons
Shilathata Vinikshibda —At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
Akashagamini —Flew In The Sky
Vasudevabhagini —Sister Of Vasudeva
Divamalya Vibhooshita— Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
Divyambaradhara —Beautifully Robed
Khadgaketaka Dharini —Holder Of Sword And Shield
Shiva —Auspicious
Papadharini —Bearer Of Others’ Sins
Varada— Granter Of Boons
Krishna —Sister Of Krishna
Kumari —Young Girl
Brahmacharini— Seeker Of Brahman
Balarkasadrushakara— Like The Rising Sun
Purnachandra Nibhanana— Beautiful Like The Full Moon
Chaturbhuja—- Four-Armed
Chaturvakttra—- Four-Faced
Peenashroni Payodhara —-Large Bosomed
Mayoora Pichhavalaya—- Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
Keyurangadadharini —-Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets
Krishnachhavisama—- Like Krishna’s Radiance
Krishna—- Dark-Complexioned
Sankarshanasamanana —-Equal To Sankarshana
Indradhwaja Samabahudharini —-With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag
Patradharini —-Vessel-Holder
Pankajadharini—-Lotus-Holder
Kanttadhara—- Holder of Shiva’s Neck
Pashadharini —-Holder Of Rope
Dhanurdharini—- Holder Of Bow
Mahachakradharini —-Holder Of Chakra
Vividayudhadhara —-Bearer Of Various Weapons
Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita—- Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
Chandravispardimukha —-Beautiful Like The Moon
Mukutavirajita —-Shining With Crown Adorned
Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita —-Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
Kaumaravratadhara—- Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
Tridivabhavayirtri —-Goddess Of The Three Worlds
Tridashapujita —-The Goddess Of The Celestials
Trailokyarakshini—- Protector Of The Three Worlds
Mahishasuranashini—- Destroyer Of Mahisha
Prasanna—- Cheerful
Surashreshtta —-Supreme Among The Celestials
Shiva —-Shiva’s Half
Jaya —-Victorious
Vijaya—- Conqueror
Sangramajayaprada—- Granter Of Victory In The War
Varada —-Bestower
Vindhyavasini`—- Resident Of The Vindhyas
Kali —-Dark-Complexioned
Kali —-Goddess Of Death
Mahakali —-Wife Of Mahakala
Seedupriya —-Fond Of Drinks
Mamsapriya—- Fond Of Flesh
Pashupriya —-Fond Of All Beings
Bhootanushruta —-Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
Varada —-Bestower
Kamacharini —-Acting On One’s Own Accord
Papaharini —-Destroyer Of Sins
Kirti —-Famed
Shree —-Auspicious
Dhruti —-Valiant
Siddhi —-Successful
Hri—- Holy Chant Of Hymns
Vidhya—- Wisdom
Santati —-Granter Of Issues
Mati —-Wise
Sandhya—- Twilight
Ratri —-Night
Prabha —-Dawn
Nitya —-Eternal
Jyotsana —-Radiant Like Flames
Kantha —-Radiant
Khama —-Embodiment Of Forgiveness
Daya —-Compassionate
Bandhananashini—- Detacher Of Attachments
Mohanashini —-Destroyer Of Desires
Putrapamrityunashini —-Sustainer Of Son’s Untimely Death
Dhanakshayanashini —-Controller Of Wealth Decrease
Vyadhinashini —-Vanquisher Of Ailments
Mruthyunashini —-Destroyer Of Death
Bhayanashini —-Remover Of Fear
Padmapatrakshi—- Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
Durga —-Remover Of Distress
Sharanya —-Granter Of Refuge
Bhaktavatsala—- Lover Of Devotees
Saukhyada —-Bestower Of Well-Being
Arogyada —-Granter Of Good Health
Rajyada—- Bestower Of Kingdom
Ayurda —-Granter Of Longevity
Vapurda —-Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
Sutada —-Granter Of Issues
Pravasarakshika —-Protector Of Travellers
Nagararakshika —-Protector Of Land
Sangramarakshika —-Protector Of Wars
Shatrusankata Rakshika —-Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika—- Protector From Ignorance And Distress
Sagaragirirakshika —-Protector Of Seas And Hills
Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika —-Granter Of Success In All Attempts
Durga —-Deity Durga

JAI MATA DI !!!

63: Durga Maa – 108 Names with Meaning

Name—— Meaning

Durga —The Inaccessible
Devi— The Diety
Tribhuvaneshwari —Goddess of The Three Worlds
Yashodagarba —Sambhoota Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb
Narayanavarapriya —Fond of Narayana’s Boons
Nandagopakulajata —Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
Mangalya —Auspicious
Kulavardhini —Developer Of The Race
Kamsavidravanakari— Threatened Kamsa
Asurakshayamkari— Reducer Of The Number Of Demons
Shilathata Vinikshibda —At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
Akashagamini —Flew In The Sky
Vasudevabhagini —Sister Of Vasudeva
Divamalya Vibhooshita— Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
Divyambaradhara —Beautifully Robed
Khadgaketaka Dharini —Holder Of Sword And Shield
Shiva —Auspicious
Papadharini —Bearer Of Others’ Sins
Varada— Granter Of Boons
Krishna —Sister Of Krishna
Kumari —Young Girl
Brahmacharini— Seeker Of Brahman
Balarkasadrushakara— Like The Rising Sun
Purnachandra Nibhanana— Beautiful Like The Full Moon
Chaturbhuja—- Four-Armed
Chaturvakttra—- Four-Faced
Peenashroni Payodhara —-Large Bosomed
Mayoora Pichhavalaya—- Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
Keyurangadadharini —-Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets
Krishnachhavisama—- Like Krishna’s Radiance
Krishna—- Dark-Complexioned
Sankarshanasamanana —-Equal To Sankarshana
Indradhwaja Samabahudharini —-With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag
Patradharini —-Vessel-Holder
Pankajadharini—-Lotus-Holder
Kanttadhara—- Holder of Shiva’s Neck
Pashadharini —-Holder Of Rope
Dhanurdharini—- Holder Of Bow
Mahachakradharini —-Holder Of Chakra
Vividayudhadhara —-Bearer Of Various Weapons
Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita—- Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
Chandravispardimukha —-Beautiful Like The Moon
Mukutavirajita —-Shining With Crown Adorned
Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita —-Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
Kaumaravratadhara—- Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
Tridivabhavayirtri —-Goddess Of The Three Worlds
Tridashapujita —-The Goddess Of The Celestials
Trailokyarakshini—- Protector Of The Three Worlds
Mahishasuranashini—- Destroyer Of Mahisha
Prasanna—- Cheerful
Surashreshtta —-Supreme Among The Celestials
Shiva —-Shiva’s Half
Jaya —-Victorious
Vijaya—- Conqueror
Sangramajayaprada—- Granter Of Victory In The War
Varada —-Bestower
Vindhyavasini`—- Resident Of The Vindhyas
Kali —-Dark-Complexioned
Kali —-Goddess Of Death
Mahakali —-Wife Of Mahakala
Seedupriya —-Fond Of Drinks
Mamsapriya—- Fond Of Flesh
Pashupriya —-Fond Of All Beings
Bhootanushruta —-Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
Varada —-Bestower
Kamacharini —-Acting On One’s Own Accord
Papaharini —-Destroyer Of Sins
Kirti —-Famed
Shree —-Auspicious
Dhruti —-Valiant
Siddhi —-Successful
Hri—- Holy Chant Of Hymns
Vidhya—- Wisdom
Santati —-Granter Of Issues
Mati —-Wise
Sandhya—- Twilight
Ratri —-Night
Prabha —-Dawn
Nitya —-Eternal
Jyotsana —-Radiant Like Flames
Kantha —-Radiant
Khama —-Embodiment Of Forgiveness
Daya —-Compassionate
Bandhananashini—- Detacher Of Attachments
Mohanashini —-Destroyer Of Desires
Putrapamrityunashini —-Sustainer Of Son’s Untimely Death
Dhanakshayanashini —-Controller Of Wealth Decrease
Vyadhinashini —-Vanquisher Of Ailments
Mruthyunashini —-Destroyer Of Death
Bhayanashini —-Remover Of Fear
Padmapatrakshi—- Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
Durga —-Remover Of Distress
Sharanya —-Granter Of Refuge
Bhaktavatsala—- Lover Of Devotees
Saukhyada —-Bestower Of Well-Being
Arogyada —-Granter Of Good Health
Rajyada—- Bestower Of Kingdom
Ayurda —-Granter Of Longevity
Vapurda —-Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
Sutada —-Granter Of Issues
Pravasarakshika —-Protector Of Travellers
Nagararakshika —-Protector Of Land
Sangramarakshika —-Protector Of Wars
Shatrusankata Rakshika —-Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika—- Protector From Ignorance And Distress
Sagaragirirakshika —-Protector Of Seas And Hills
Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika —-Granter Of Success In All Attempts
Durga —-Deity Durga

JAI MATA DI !!!

50: Sri Durga Ashtakam

Karthyayaini , Mahamaye,
Gadga bana dhaurdhare,
Gadga dharinee chandi,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 1

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is Karthyayaini ,
Who is the greatest enchantress,
Who carries with her sword, arrow and bow,
And who is Chandi who carries the sword).

Vasudeva suthe , kali,
Vasu deva sahodhari,
Vasundhara sriye nandhe,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 2

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the daughter of king Vasudeva,
Who is the sister to Lord Vaasudeva,
And who is the lady who is earth as well as Lakshmi.)

Yoga nidhre, maha nidhre,
Yoga maye, maaheswari,
Yoga sidhikari shudhe,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 3

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the sleep of yoga,
Who is the great sleep,
Who is enchantress of yoga,
Who is the greatest goddess,
Who is the one who gives powers through yoga,
And who is clean and truthful. )

Sankha chakra gada pane,
Sarnga jyayatha bahave,
Peethmbara dhare , dhanye,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 4

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who holds conch, wheel and mace,
Who blows the conch called Sarnga of Vishnu,
And who is blessed and wears yellow silk.)

Rik Yajur sama adarvana,
Schadu Samantha lokinee,
Brahma swaroopini, brahmi,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 5

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who lives in the four areas,
Of Rik, Yajur, sama and Atharvana Veda,
Who is the power of Brahma and is like Brahma. )

Vrushneenaam kula sambhoothe,
Vishnu nadha sahodharee,
Vrushnee roopa dhare dhanya,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 6

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who belongs to the clan of Vrushnees,
Who is the sister of Lord Vishnu,
And who is blessed by taking the form of Vrushnee. )

Sarvagna, sarvage sarve,
Sarveshwari, sarva sakshini,
Sarvamrutha jada bhare,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 7

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who knows all , is everywhere, and belongs to Shiva,
Who is the Goddess of all and is the witness of all,
And who carries the nectar as her tufted hair. )

Ashta bahu maha sathwe,
Ashtami navami priye,
Attahasa priye bhadre,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 8

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the great being with eight hand,
Who likes Ashtami and Navami,
Who takes care but likes fierce play.)

Durgashtakamidham punyam,
Bhakthidho ya paden nara,
Sarva kamavapnothi,
Durga lokam sa gachathi. 9

(If this holy octet on Durga,
Is read by men with devotion,
They would get all desires fulfilled,
And attain the world of Durga.)

31: Maa Durga – Aarti

Jai Maa Durga – Arathi

JAI AMBE GAURII MAIYAA
JAI SHYAAMAA GAURII
NISHADINA TUMAKO DHYAAVATA
HARI BRAHMA SHIVAJII

Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri, glory to you, O Parvati, who are so rich in maiden grace (virgin beauty), the object of daily meditation by Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva!

MAANGA SINDUURA VIRAAJATA
TIKO MRIGA MADAKO
UJJVALASE DAUU NAINAA
CHANDRAVANA NIIKO

O Ambe! On your forehead is a resplendent mark of vermilion along with a mark of musk (signifying good luck). Your twin eyes are bright and your face beautiful as the moon.

KANAKA SAMAANA KALEVARA,
RAKTAAMBARA RAAJE
RAKTAPUSHPA GALAMAALAA,
KANTHAHAARA SAAJE

Your body with a tinge of gold is splendidly dressed in red attire; on your throat lies a wreath of red blossoms like a beautiful necklace.

KEHARI VAAHANA RAAJATA,
KHADAGA KHAPPARA DHAARI
SURA NARA MUNIJANA SEVATA,
TINAKE DUKHA HAARI

Your vehicle, the lion, is, O Mother in keeping with your splendid form; you bear a sword and a skull in your hands, and on you attend the gods, men, hermits and your votaries whose grief you drive away.

KAANANA KUNADALA SHOBHITA,
NAASAAGRE MOTII
KOTIKA CHANDRA DIVAAKARA,
SAM RAAJATA JYOTII

You are adorned with rings on your ears and with pearl on the tip of your nose, your radiance looks as splendid as that of myriad of suns and moons.

SHUMBHA NISHUMBHA BIDAARE,
MAHISHAASURA GHAATII
DHUUMRA VILOCHANA NAINAA,
NISHADINA MADAMAATII

O slayer of the demon Mahisha, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha, Nishumbha and Dhuumravilochana. (In the battle waged against them) your eyes reflected a frenzy of fury everyday and night.

BRAHMAANII RUDRAANII,
TUMA KAMALAA RAANII
AAGAMA-NIGAMA BAKHAANII,
TUMA SHIVA PATARAANII

You are the beloved consort of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu. The Vedas and the Shastras describe you as the queen consort of Shiva,

CHAUSATHA YOGINII GAAVATA,
NRITYA KARATA BHAIRON
BAAJATA TAALA MRIDANGA,
AURA BAAJATA DAMARUU

Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your praise and glorify you, while Bhairava (Shiva) dances in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour (mridanga) and drum (damaru).

TUMA HO JAGA KII MAATAA,
TUMA HII HO BHARTAA
BHAKTANA KII DUKHA HARTAA,
SUKHA SAMPATI KARTAA

You are mother of the universe, its sustainer, reliever of your devotees’ affliction and bestower of happiness and prosperity.

BHUJAA CHAARA ATI SHOBHITA,
VARA MUDRAA DHAARII
MANAVAANCHITA PHALA PAAVATA,
SEVATA NARA NAARII

The four arms you have adorned your person, while the hand raised in benediction reveals your benign aspect. Those among men and women who wait on you and worship you have all their cherished wishes ever fulfilled.

KANCHANA THAALA VIRAAJATA,
AGARU KAPUURA BAATII
BHAALAKETU MEIN RAAJATA,
KOTIRATANA JYOTII

In a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of which have lighted (to be waved before you); in he radiance of your forehead is reflected the splendour of a myriad gems.

9: Kali Mantra

1: "Atha Kalimantraye Sadyovaksiddhiprapyivan
Aravitairyah Sarvestam Prapnuvanti Jana Bhuvih"

2: "Savaruhaammahabhimaghoradanshtram Hasanmukhim
Chaturbhujamkhadagmundavarabhayakaram Shivam
Mundamaladharamdevi Lolajihvandigambaram
Evam Sanchintayetkalim Shamasanalayavsinim"

3: "Kreem Kreem Kreem Hreem Hreem Hoom Hoom Dakshine Kalike
Kreem Kreem Kreem Hreem Hreem Hoom Hoom Swaha"

5: Durga Mantra

1: Na Mantram No Yantram Tadapi Cha Na Jane Stutimaho Na Chavhanam Dhyanam Tadapi Cha Na Jane Stutikathah I
Na Jane Mudraste Tadapi Cha Na Jane Vilapanam Param Jane Matastvadanusaranam Kleshaharanam II

2: Vidheragyanen Dravinavirhenalasataya Vidheyashakyatvattva Charanyorya Chyutirbhut I
Tadetat Kshantavyam Janani Sakaloddharini Shive Kuputro Jayet Kwachidapi Kumata Na Bhavti II

3: Prithivyam Putraste Janani Vahavaha Santi Saralah Param Tesham Madhye Viralataraloaham Tava Sutah I
Madi Yoayam Tyagah Samuchitamidam No Taya Shive Kuputro Kwachidapi Kumata Na Bhavati II

4: Jaganmatarmatastava Charanseva Na Rachita Na Va Duttam Devi Dravinamapi Bhooyastava Maya I
Tathapi Tvam Sneham Mayi Nirupam Yatprakurushe Kuputro Jayet Kwachidapi Kumata Na Bhavati II

5: Parittyakta Deva Vividhavidhisewa Kulataya Maya Panchasheeteradhikamapneete Tu Vayasi I
Idani Chenmatastava Yadi Kripa Napi Bhavata Niralambo Lambodar Janani Kam Yami Sharanam II

6: Shwapako Jalpako Bhavti Madhupako Magira Niratanko Ranko Viharati Chiram Kotikanakaih I
Tavaparne Karne Vishati Manvarne Phalamidam Janah Ko Janeete Janani Japaneeyam Japvidhhau II

7: Chitabhasmalepo Garalamashanam Dikpatdharo Jatadhari Kanthe Bhujagapati Hari Paushupatih I
Kapali Bhootesho Bhajati Jagdeeshai Ka Padavin Bhavani Tvatpanigrahan Paripati Phal Midam II

8: Na Mokshasyakancha Bhavavibhavavancha Cha Na Mey Na Vigyanapeksha Shashimukh Sukheccha Na Punah I
Atastvan Sanyache Janani Jananam Yatu Mum Vai Mridani Rudrani Shiv-Shiv Bhavaneeti Japatah II

9: Naradhitasi Vidhina Vividhopachareh Kim Rukshachintak Pareirna Kritam Vachobhib I
Shayme Tvameva Yadi Kinchan Maiyyanathe Dhatse Kripamuchitalam Param Tavaiva II

10: Aapatsu Magnah Smaranam Tvadeeyam Karomi Durge Karunarna Veshi I
Naitaccha Thatvam Mum Methah Kshudhartrisharta Jananim Smaranti II

11: Jagdamb Vichitramatra Kim Paripoorna Karunaasti Chenmayi I
Aparadha Parampara Param Na Hi Mata Samupekshate Sutam II

12: Matsamah Palaki Nasti Papaghni Twatsama Na Hi I
Evam Gyatva Mahadevi Yatha Yogyam Tatha Kuru II