Articles — Durga

Maa Durga is the divine form of Shakti, the Supreme Goddess. Shakti is represented as the ultimate power and is worshiped in various forms including Parvati, Kali, Vaishnavi, Bhairavi, Jagatmata etc. Maa Durga is known by 108 different names. Each name of Maa Durga describes her persona, her power and universality. It is believed that Maa Durga gets pleased if, these names (Durga Shatnam Strotam) are chanted with devotion. Read on to know the 108 names of the Goddess in hindi with meaning.  श्री दुर्गा माँ के 108 नाम (अर्थ सहित)1. सती- अग्नि में जल कर भी जीवित होने वाली2. साध्वी-...

Durgai ashtakam is an Octad to Goddess Durga. It is also known as Apaduddharaka stotram and is said to be the "stava raja " or the king among the hymns to Goddess Durga. Durga Ashtakam means 8 shlokas of goddess durga. It is said in 9th shloka that one who listens or recites this stotram everyday morning will get desired results in life. Durga Ashtakam Stotra is very divine stotra to listen. Shri Durgai ashtakam in Tamil By Durgai Chithar Translated by Shri P.R.Ramachander 1. Inba nalan alippavalai, Iniyanave  tharubavalai, Anbudaya  annayavalai, Arum  sivanai  mananthavalai, Yennudaya idhayathe, Ponnuyiraai iruppavalai, Nan malarial  pojithu, Namo durga  yendriduven. She who  grants joyful  pleasant life, She who gives only...

Sloka Prabhate yo smarenya nityam is dedicated to Maa Durga. The sloka explains the importance of chanting name of Maa Durga. Prabhate yo smarenya nityam, Durga Durgakshar davyam| Aapdastasya nashyanti, tme suryodaya yatha || प्रभाते यः स्मरेन्नित्यं, दुर्गा दुर्गाक्षर-द्वयं। आपदस्तस्य नश्यन्ति, तमः सूर्योदये यथा ।।One  who chants the name of  Durga that is made up from two alphabets daily in morning, his all problems vanish same as darkness vanish after the rise of Sun. प्रतिदिन प्रातः काल 'दुर्गा' इस दो अक्षर वाले दुर्गा-नाम को स्मरण करता है, उसकी सभी आपत्तियाँ उसी प्रकार नष्ट हो जाती हैं, जैसे सूर्य के उदय होने...

Maa Durga 32 names are very powerful names. The 32 names of Maa Durga together are known as Durga 32 Namavali stotra. This stotra has been provided as Durga Dvatrinsh Naammala in the spiritual book Durga Saptasati . The names are told by Maa Durga herself to all the divine forces of the universes when they had prayed to Cosmic mother and asked her, how to over come powerful demons. It has been said that the stotra removes all evils and protect human being from every kind of fear. Whoever will recite this garland of the names of Maa Durga the reliever of...

Recognized as one of the 'Shakti Peethas', Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is situated in the folds of the 'Trikuta Hill' in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. This abode of Goddess Durga is supposed to be one of the wish fulfilling places, where millions of devotees from India and abroad gather for Mata Vaishno Devi's blessings. People who visit the shrine constitute a heterogeneous profile comprising of wealthy & poor, aged & young, males & females from within and outside the country. The Shrine of goddess 'Vaishno Devi' is reached by an arduous climb. The scenic beauty, the landscape around and the constant...

Tumhre Bhawan Par Jyot Jage is a famous aarti dedicated to Lotus feet of mata Vaishno. This aarti was originally sung by Narendra Chanchal in the movie Chunariya Maiya Ki. Devotees sing the aarti 'Tumhre Bhawan Par Jyot Jage ' to praise Maa Vaishno and to get her blessings. तुमरे भवन पर ज्योत जागे ज्योत जागे रे मेरे पाप भागेआनंद मंगल हो रही मेरी अम्बा..ब्रह्मा जी वैद पड़ें तेरे द्वारे शंकर ध्यान लगाये मैया के द्वार्वेशंकर ध्यान लगाये मेरी अम्बा..नारद नृत्य करे तेरे द्वारे काहना बीन बजाये मेरी मैया के द्वार्वे ,काहना बीन बजाये मेरी अम्बा..पंच-रंग सुआ चोला अंग बीराजे लाल किनारी...

Shri Kunjika Stotram is mentioned in Durga Saptashati. Shri Kunjika Stotram was explained by Lord Shiva to Mata Parvati. Lord Shiva discloses the mool mantra of Durga Saptasati for human welfare. Shri Kunjika Stotram is the most powerful and favorite stotra of the Devi. Siddha Kunjika Stotram is chanted before the reading of Chandi path / Sapthasathi (known as Devi Mahathmya). Devotees believe that just a recitation of Sidha Kunjika stotram is equivalent to recitation of the complete Durga Saptashati and also that the reading of Chandi Path (Devi Mahatmya) would not give complete results without reading Shri Kunjika stotram before it. Goddess Durga protects us...

The Tantroktam Devi Suktam is a part of the Durga Saptashati. Tantroktam Devi Suktam is also known as Chandi Path. Tantroktam Devi Suktam is recited at the end of Devi Mahatmya. The Devas sang these verses to the Devi (Mahisasurmardini) after she destroyed the asura Mahisha. Chanting Tantroktam Devi Suktam destroys all obstacles from one's life.  तन्त्रोक्तं देविसुक्तम् नमो देव्यै महादेव्यै शिवायै सततं नमः ।नमः प्रकृत्यै भद्रायै नियताः प्रणताः स्म ताम् ॥१॥ रौद्रायै नमो नित्यायै गौर्यै धात्र्यै नमो नमः ।ज्योत्स्ना यै चेन्दुरुपिण्यै सुखायै सततं नमः ॥२॥ कल्याण्यै प्रणतां वृध्दै सिध्दयै कुर्मो नमो नमः ।नैऋत्यै भूभृतां लक्ष्म्यै शर्वाण्यै ते नमो नमः ॥३॥ दुर्गायै दुर्गपारायै...

Sri Durga Aapadudhdaara ashtakam is dedicated at the lotus feet of Goddess Durga. The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to overrun. Another meaning of "Durga" is "Durgatinashini," which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings.  Sri Durga Aapadudhdaara ashtakam is chanted by devotees of Maa Durga to get rid of sorrows, sufferings and problems in their life. Sri Durga Aapadudhdaara ashtakam is a great prayer which is exclusively meant for people to get saved from perils and dangers. श्री दुर्गा आपदुद्धाराष्टकम् नमस्ते शरण्ये शिवे सानुकम्पे नमस्ते जगद्व्यापिके विश्वरूपे |नमस्ते जगद्वन्द्यपादारविन्दे नमस्ते जगत्तारिणि त्राहि दुर्गे...

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...

Maa Durga is the divine form of Shakti, the Supreme Goddess. Shakti is represented as the ultimate power and is worshiped in various forms including Parvati, Kali, Vaishnavi, Bhairavi, Jagatmata etc. Maa Durga is known by 108 different names. Each name of Maa Durga describes her persona, her power and universality. It is believed that Maa Durga gets pleased if, these names (Durga Shatnam Strotam) are chanted with devotion. Read on to know the 108 names of the Goddess along with their meaning.   Names Meanings Sati One who got burned alive Saadhvi The Sanguine Bhavaprita One who is loved by...