Articles — Durga

Devyaparadha Kshamapan Stotra is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Devyaparadha Kshamapan Stotra is also known as Devi Apradh Kshamapan Stotra. Durga Devi Apradh Kshamapan Stotra was composed by Adi Shankaracharya. In this strotram Adi Shankaracharya asks devi shakti for forgiveness for his sins and actions he committed knowingly or unknowingly. There is no such divine stotra of Goddess Durga like Durga Devi Apradh Kshamapan Stotram. Devi Kshamapan Stotram is to seek forgiveness from the Goddess, to acknowledge our mistakes and seek absolution for our sins. One can chant this stotra to get rid of any sins done in past , guilt feeling or peace of...

Sankata Devi is known in Kashi (Varanasi) as one of the most powerful temples in the entire city. Sankata Ji as she is called, is located high above the Sankata Ghat in the labyrinthine lanes of the city. Sankata Devi means "Goddess of Dangers", for she is the one who vanquishes dangers for her devotees. Sankata Devi was originally a Matrika, one of the mothers. In Puranic Stories she is called Vikat Matrika, the "Fierce Mother". Sankata Devi is a self-manifested goddess and has ten hands. Maa Sankata is also known as " Sankat Nashini " or the one who cure...

Maa Ambey is another name of Goddess Durga . Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Since time immemorial she has been worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being and has been mentioned in many scriptures - Yajur Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita and Taittareya Brahman.The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to overrun. Another meaning of "Durga" is "Durgati nashini," which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings." Thus, Hindus believe that goddess Durga protects her devotees...

Shri Mangal Chandika Stotram was composed in Sanskrit. Shri Mangal chandika Stotram is mentioned in Prakruti-Khanda from Brahmavaivarta Purana (Adhya 44/20-36). Shri Mangal Chandika stotram is chanted to receive the blessings from the Goddess Devi Mangal Chandika. All desires of the devotee are fulfilled by chanting this stotram for ten lakh times. Chandika or Ran-Chandi (Caṇḍīka) is the supreme Goddess of Devi Mahatmya (Sanskrit: Devīmāhātmyam, देवीमाहात्म्यम्) also known as Chamunda or Durga as mentioned in Durga Saptashati. Chandi is described as the Supreme reality who is a combination of Mahakali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. Later in the Murti Rahasyam she is described as Maha...

Sri Durga Chalisa (श्री दुर्गा चालीसा) is a "forty verse" prayer. Sri Durga Chalisa is sung in the praise of Goddess Durga. One should chant Sri Durga Chalisa daily to prevent all kinds of calamities, distress and becoming free from debts.It is considered that recitation of Sri Durga Chalisa brings good fortune and joy to family.  श्री दुर्गा चालीसा नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी॥ Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani, Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani I bow to you O Goddess Durga, the bestower of all happiness! I bow to you O Goddess Amba! Who ends all miseries. निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी।...

Below given about Goddess Durga's most powerful and effective mantras. These mantras are dedicated to all the devotees of Supreme Power, Maa Durga. Chant the beautiful matras of Divine mother, who represents strength, morality, prosperity, power and protection. Attain the happiness and Divine power by the Mantras of Durga Mantras, which are the form of prayers offered to Goddess Durga. यहाँ आप कई प्रकार के माँ दुर्गा के मंत्र पा सकता है जिससे आप कई मुसीबतों से बाहर आ सकते है अपने जीवन में। पूर्ण श्रद्धा से किया गया मंत्र उच्चारण फल अवश्य देता है । 1. उपयुक्त इच्छा को पूरा करने के लिए दुर्गा मंत्र । यह मंत्र...

पौराणिक मान्यता है कि शक्ति ही संसार का कारण है, जो अनेक रूपों में हमारे अंदर और आस-पास चर-अचर, जड़-चेतन, सजीव-निर्जीव सभी में अनेक रूपों में समाई है। शक्ति के इसी महत्व को जानते हुए हिन्दू धर्म के शास्त्र-पुराणों में शक्ति उपासना व जागरण की महिमा बताई गई है। जिससे मर्यादा और संयम के द्वारा शक्ति संचय व सदुपयोग का संदेश जुड़ा है। धार्मिक परंपराओं में नवरात्रि के रूप में प्रसिद्ध इस विशेष घड़ी में शक्ति की देवी के रूप में पूजा होती है। जिनमें शक्ति के 3 स्वरूप महाकाली, महालक्ष्मी, महासरस्वती प्रमुख रूप से पूजनीय है। जिनको बल, वैभव...

Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram was composed by the great sage Adi Shankaracharya some time around 810 AD. Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is based on Devi Mahatmyam in which Devi takes the forms of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati to slay demons Madhu and Kaitabha, Mahishasura, and Sumbha and Nisumbha. In the twelfth chapter of the Devi Mahatmyam the Goddess herself ordered to sing this song during festivals: “The place, where Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is sung every day, I will always be present and never leave.”. Maa Durga is the primitive source of all power; she is residing with much qualities...

  During the war between demons and gods for the divine nectar, one of the demon manage to steal the pot of nectar (amrit). At this crunch time when gods were on the verge of defeat, Lord Vishnu appeared and killed that demon with his divine weapon "Sudrashan Chakra" which cuts his head . But that demon had drank nector and by the time he was killed the nectar had reached till his throat. As the blood drops from his body fell on his ground , at the same place a strange plant grew up, which was a garlic plant....

Shri Durga Kavach is a collection of shlokas from the Markandey Purana. It is one limb forming part of the innvocation Mantras in preparation for reading the Durga Saptashti or Chandi Paath. The Shri Durga Kavach embodies the energy of the Devi within every frame of our being uniting us with the Mula Prakriti. It is an extremly potent shield narrated by Bramha Dev to the sage Markandaye for the benefit of mankind. ****** Shri Durga Kavach ****** Atha Devyaah KavachamhAUM Asya Shrii Chandii KavachasyaBrahmaa R^Ishhih Anushhtup.H Chhandah Chaamundaa DevataaAngaanyaa Soktamaataro Biijam.H Digbandha Devataa StattvamhShri Jagadamba Apriityarthe Saptashatii Paathaan^ Gatvena...