108 Names of Durga

Durgā, the fierce and compassionate embodiment of the Divine Mother, is worshipped as the supreme protectress who destroys negativity and upholds righteousness. She is the power behind creation, preservation, and dissolution, and is revered across the Vedas, Purāṇas, and Śakta traditions. Reciting the 108 names of Durgā invokes her blessings for strength, courage, protection, and spiritual awakening.
This page presents the full list of 108 sacred names of Durgā, each accompanied by authentic Sanskrit, accurate IAST transliteration, clear English meanings, and brief spiritual explanations. These names reflect her various forms, attributes, and cosmic roles, making them ideal for daily chanting, Navarātri worship, or inner transformation through devotion.
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ॐ श्रियै नमःoṁ śriyai namaḥSalutations to Śrī (Auspiciousness)Durga is the embodiment of prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness — the very essence of śrī.
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ॐ उमायै नमःoṁ umāyai namaḥSalutations to UmāUmā is another name for Parvati, the divine mother and consort of Shiva — serene, luminous, and wise.
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ॐ भारत्यै नमःoṁ bhāratyai namaḥSalutations to BhāratīBhāratī represents speech and wisdom, highlighting Durga’s role as the goddess of knowledge and eloquence.
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ॐ भद्रायै नमःoṁ bhadrāyai namaḥSalutations to the Auspicious OneBhadra signifies safety, auspiciousness, and benevolence — qualities inherent in the protective nature of the goddess.
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ॐ शर्वाण्यै नमःoṁ śarvāṇyai namaḥSalutations to the Consort of Śarva (Shiva)Śarvāṇī is the feminine counterpart of Śarva (Shiva), emphasizing Durga’s role as his powerful and divine consort.
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ॐ विजयायै नमःoṁ vijayāyai namaḥSalutations to the Victorious OneDurga is invincible in battle, always victorious over evil — a symbol of divine triumph.
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ॐ जयायै नमःoṁ jayāyai namaḥSalutations to the Victorious GoddessJaya means victory. Durga’s name here praises her undefeatable nature against adharma (unrighteousness).
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ॐ वाण्यै नमःoṁ vāṇyai namaḥSalutations to the Goddess of SpeechVāṇī refers to divine speech, connecting Durga to Sarasvatī and to eloquence, mantra, and sacred knowledge.
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ॐ सर्वगतायै नमःoṁ sarvagātāyai namaḥSalutations to the All-Pervading OneDurga pervades the entire cosmos as supreme consciousness and presence.
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ॐ गौर्यै नमःoṁ gauryai namaḥSalutations to GaurīGaurī, the fair and radiant goddess, symbolizes purity, auspiciousness, and benevolence.
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ॐ वाराह्यै नमःoṁ vārāhyai namaḥSalutations to VārāhīVārāhī is the boar-faced goddess, a fierce and protective form who removes negativity and grants strength.
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ॐ कमलप्रियायै नमःoṁ kamalapriyāyai namaḥSalutations to the One who loves lotusesThe lotus, a symbol of purity and divine beauty, is dear to Durga, who herself embodies these qualities.
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ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमःoṁ sarasvatyai namaḥSalutations to SarasvatīDurga manifests as Sarasvatī, the goddess of wisdom, music, and learning — another facet of her many forms.
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ॐ कमलायै नमःoṁ kamalāyai namaḥSalutations to Kamalā (Lakṣmī)Durga also shines as Kamalā, the goddess of fortune, grace, and abundance.
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ॐ मायायै नमःoṁ māyāyai namaḥSalutations to Māyā (Divine Power of Illusion)Māyā represents the cosmic illusion — Durga wields it to manifest and govern the universe.
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ॐ मातङ्ग्यै नमःoṁ mātaṅgyai namaḥSalutations to MātaṅgīMātaṅgī is the goddess of inner speech and mystic knowledge — a tantric aspect of Durga.
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ॐ अपरायै नमःoṁ aparāyai namaḥSalutations to the Incomparable OneAparā means matchless or beyond comparison — a tribute to Durga’s supreme uniqueness.
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ॐ अजायै नमःoṁ ajāyai namaḥSalutations to the Unborn OneAjā refers to the eternal, unborn reality — Durga is beyond birth and death.
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ॐ शाङ्कभर्यै नमःoṁ śāṅkabharyai namaḥSalutations to the Consort of Śaṅkara (Shiva)Durga is the divine partner of Śiva (Śaṅkara), sharing in his cosmic role and energy.
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ॐ शिवायै नमःoṁ śivāyai namaḥSalutations to Śivā, the Auspicious GoddessŚivā means the feminine form of Śiva — Durga is his auspicious, benevolent, and transformative counterpart.
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ॐ चण्डायै नमःoṁ caṇḍāyai namaḥSalutations to Caṇḍā, the Fierce OneCaṇḍā symbolizes Durga’s fierce, wrathful aspect that destroys evil and ignorance.
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ॐ कुण्डल्यै नमःoṁ kuṇḍalyai namaḥSalutations to the One with Coiled EnergyKuṇḍalī refers to the divine energy (Kuṇḍalinī) resting at the base of the spine — Durga embodies that inner power.
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ॐ वैष्णव्यै नमःoṁ vaiṣṇavyai namaḥSalutations to the Viṣṇu-like GoddessAs Vaiṣṇavī, Durga is a form of divine power related to Lord Viṣṇu, showing her as his protective shakti.
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ॐ क्रियायै नमःoṁ kriyāyai namaḥSalutations to Action IncarnateKriyā represents active divine will — Durga is the embodiment of dynamic energy and purposeful action.
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ॐ श्रियै नमःoṁ śriyai namaḥSalutations to Śrī, the Auspicious OneReaffirming her association with wealth, radiance, and divine grace, Durga is worshipped as Śrī itself.
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ॐ ऐन्द्र्यै नमःoṁ aindryai namaḥSalutations to Aindrī, Power of IndraAindrī is the shakti of Indra, the king of gods. Durga in this form is mighty and warlike, protecting the divine order.
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ॐ मधुमत्यै नमःoṁ madhumatyai namaḥSalutations to the Sweet OneMadhumatī means sweet-natured or charming — a gentle and loving aspect of the Goddess.
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ॐ गिरिजायै नमःoṁ girijāyai namaḥSalutations to the Daughter of the MountainGirijā is another name for Pārvatī, born of the Himalaya — Durga’s origin is rooted in the sacred mountains.
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ॐ सुभगायै नमःoṁ subhagāyai namaḥSalutations to the Auspicious and Radiant OneSubhagā denotes one full of blessings, joy, and good fortune — Durga brings these qualities to devotees.
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ॐ अविषायै नमःoṁ aviṣāyai namaḥSalutations to the Untouched by PoisonAviṣā means free from poison or corruption — Durga remains pure, invincible, and beyond harm.
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ॐ तारायै नमःoṁ tārāyai namaḥSalutations to Tārā, the SaviorTārā means “She who saves” — a divine protector guiding beings across the ocean of saṁsāra.
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ॐ पद्मावत्यै नमःoṁ padmāvatyai namaḥSalutations to Padmāvatī, the Lotus-Bearing OneAssociated with beauty and purity, Padmāvatī is one adorned with or dwelling in lotuses, symbols of divine grace.
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ॐ हंसायै नमःoṁ haṁsāyai namaḥSalutations to the Swan-like OneHaṁsa represents purity and spiritual wisdom. Durga is likened to the divine swan that discerns truth from illusion.
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ॐ पद्मनाभसहोदर्यै नमःoṁ padmanābhasahodaryai namaḥSalutations to the Sister of Padmanābha (Viṣṇu)As the divine sister of Viṣṇu, Durga shares in cosmic guardianship and divine relationships within the Trinity.
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ॐ अपर्णायै नमःoṁ aparṇāyai namaḥSalutations to Aparṇā, the One who took no food (leaves)Aparṇā is the name of Pārvatī during her intense tapasya, where she refrained even from eating leaves — symbolizing her extreme austerity and strength.
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ॐ ललितायै नमःoṁ lalitāyai namaḥSalutations to Lalitā, the Graceful OneLalitā means tender and elegant — Durga in this form is both gentle and playful, adorned with divine charm.
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ॐ धात्र्यै नमःoṁ dhātryai namaḥSalutations to the Supporter of the UniverseDhātrī is the one who sustains and nurtures the world — a cosmic mother whose shakti upholds existence itself.
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ॐ कुमार्यै नमःoṁ kumāryai namaḥSalutations to the Virgin GoddessKumāri represents the ever-pure, untainted aspect of the Goddess, symbolizing innocence, potential, and divine energy in its nascent form.
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ॐ शिववाहिन्यै नमःoṁ śivavāhiniyai namaḥSalutations to the One who rides with ŚivaŚivavāhinī denotes the Goddess as the consort and companion of Śiva, eternally accompanying him in divine union.
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ॐ शांभव्यै नमःoṁ śāmbhavyai namaḥSalutations to the Auspicious Consort of ŚambhuŚāmbhavī refers to the feminine counterpart of Śambhu (Śiva), the embodiment of auspiciousness and grace.
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ॐ सुमुख्यै नमःoṁ sumukhyai namaḥSalutations to the Beautiful-Faced OneSumukhī means “having a lovely face” — a symbol of compassion, benevolence, and divine charm.
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ॐ मैत्र्यै नमःoṁ maitryai namaḥSalutations to the Goddess of FriendshipMaitrī embodies loving-kindness and friendliness — Durga nurtures unity, peace, and goodwill among beings.
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ॐ त्रिनेत्रायै नमःoṁ trinetryai namaḥSalutations to the Three-Eyed GoddessTrinetra refers to Durga’s third eye of wisdom and destruction, signifying her all-seeing awareness and spiritual insight.
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ॐ विश्वरूपिण्यै नमःoṁ viśvarūpiṇyai namaḥSalutations to the One with the Universal FormViśvarūpinī denotes Durga as embodying the entire cosmos — all forms and beings dwell within her divine body.
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ॐ आर्यायै नमःoṁ āryāyai namaḥSalutations to the Noble LadyĀryā reflects nobility, dignity, and reverence — Durga is honored as the archetype of divine femininity and ethical power.
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ॐ मृडान्यै नमःoṁ mṛḍānyai namaḥSalutations to the Gentle and Compassionate OneMṛḍānī denotes her merciful aspect — a bestower of peace and remover of suffering.
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ॐ ह्रींकार्यै नमःoṁ hrīṁkāryai namaḥSalutations to the Embodiment of the Bīja ‘Hrīṁ’Hrīṁ is a sacred seed syllable symbolizing supreme feminine energy and divine radiance — Durga manifests this primal vibration.
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ॐ क्रोधिन्यै नमःoṁ krodhinyai namaḥSalutations to the Wrathful OneKrodhinī represents righteous anger — Durga channels divine fury to protect the innocent and annihilate demons.
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ॐ सुदिनायै नमःoṁ sudināyai namaḥSalutations to the Auspicious DaySudinā means “good day” — Durga’s presence turns all days into sacred opportunities for growth and blessings.
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ॐ अचलायै नमःoṁ acalāyai namaḥSalutations to the Immovable OneAcalā means steady, unshakable — Durga is the unchanging foundation amidst life’s flux.
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ॐ सुक्ष्मायै नमःoṁ sūkṣmāyai namaḥSalutations to the Subtle OneSūkṣmā refers to the subtle, unseen, and spiritual presence of the Goddess that pervades all existence.
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ॐ परात्परायै नमःoṁ parātparāyai namaḥSalutations to the Supreme of the SupremeParātparā denotes the highest transcendental reality — Durga surpasses even the most exalted divinities.
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ॐ शोभायै नमःoṁ śobhāyai namaḥSalutations to Beauty IncarnateŚobhā means beauty and splendor — Durga embodies divine elegance and radiance that captivates hearts and minds.
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ॐ सर्ववर्णायै नमःoṁ sarvavarṇāyai namaḥSalutations to Her of All HuesSarvavarṇā means the one of all colors — Durga is present in every form, race, and type of being across the cosmos.
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ॐ हरप्रियायै नमःoṁ harapriyāyai namaḥSalutations to the Beloved of Hara (Śiva)Hārapriyā is the dear consort of Śiva — together they represent the inseparable union of consciousness and energy.
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ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमःoṁ mahālakṣmyai namaḥSalutations to MahālakṣmīMahālakṣmī is the great goddess of prosperity, abundance, and victory — Durga assumes this form to bless her devotees with fulfillment.
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ॐ महासिद्धये नमःoṁ mahāsiddhaye namaḥSalutations to the Great Accomplished OneMahāsiddhā is the granter and embodiment of supreme spiritual powers (siddhis), achieved through devotion and discipline.
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ॐ स्वधायै नमः ।oṁ svadhāyai namaḥSalutations to Svadhā, the Nourishing OneSvadhā is the divine principle of nourishment, especially for ancestral offerings — Durga embodies this sustaining force.
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ॐ स्वाहायै नमः ।oṁ svāhāyai namaḥSalutations to Svāhā, the Sacrificial InvokerSvāhā is uttered during yajñas (sacrifices); Durga is the divine receiver of offerings and fire’s feminine energy.
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ॐ मनोन्मन्यै नमः ।oṁ manonmanyai namaḥSalutations to the Transcender of the MindManonmanī refers to the one beyond the mind — Durga is the supreme consciousness that transcends thought.
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ॐ त्रिलोकपालिन्यै नमः ।oṁ trilokapālinyai namaḥSalutations to the Protector of the Three WorldsDurga watches over the earthly, celestial, and nether realms, maintaining cosmic order through her divine power.
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ॐ उद्भुतायै नमः ।oṁ udbhutāyai namaḥSalutations to the Mysteriously Manifested OneUdbhūtā means astonishing or wondrous — Durga’s emergence in times of cosmic need is both awe-inspiring and divine.
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ॐ त्रिसन्ध्यायै नमः ।oṁ trisaṁdhyāyai namaḥSalutations to the Goddess of the Three JuncturesTrisaṁdhyā refers to dawn, noon, and dusk — Durga is worshipped during these sacred times as the light in all transitions.
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ॐ त्रिपुरान्तक्ष्यै नमः ।oṁ tripurāntakṣyai namaḥSalutations to the Slayer of the Three CitiesTripurāntakṣī is the feminine counterpart of Śiva as Tripurāntaka — Durga annihilates triple ignorance and bondage.
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ॐ त्रिशक्त्यै नमः ।oṁ triśaktyai namaḥSalutations to the Triple PowerDurga encompasses icchā (will), jñāna (knowledge), and kriyā (action) — the three primary forces of the universe.
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ॐ त्रिपदायै नमः ।oṁ tripadāyai namaḥSalutations to the Three-Stepped OneTripadā alludes to the Vedic symbolism of the three realms — Durga traverses and governs them all.
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ॐ दुर्गायै नमः ।oṁ durgāyai namaḥSalutations to Durgā, the Inaccessible OneDurga means “fortress” or “invincible” — she is the impenetrable power who saves devotees from distress and danger.
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ॐ ब्राह्म्यै नमः ।oṁ brāhmyai namaḥSalutations to Brāhmī, the Shakti of BrahmāAs Brāhmī, Durga manifests creative energy and embodies wisdom, often seen riding a swan and holding a water pot and rosary.
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ॐ त्रैलोक्यवासिन्यै नमः ।oṁ trailokyavāsinyai namaḥSalutations to the Dweller in All Three WorldsTrailokyavāsinī affirms Durga’s omnipresence — she abides in the heavens, earth, and netherworld simultaneously.
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ॐ पुष्करायै नमः ।oṁ puṣkarāyai namaḥSalutations to the Lotus-like OnePuṣkarā means lotus — the symbol of purity and spiritual awakening, rising above the mud yet untouched by it.
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ॐ अत्रिसुतायै नमः ।oṁ atrisutāyai namaḥSalutations to the Daughter of AtriAtri was one of the ancient sages. As his daughter (or his lineage’s divine feminine), Durga blesses devotees with spiritual vision.
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ॐ गूढायै नमः ।oṁ gūḍhāyai namaḥSalutations to the Mysterious OneGūḍhā means hidden or secret — Durga is esoteric and unfathomable, beyond surface appearances and full of divine depth.
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ॐ त्रिवर्णायै नमः ।oṁ trivarṇāyai namaḥSalutations to the Goddess of the Three SyllablesTrivarṇā may refer to sacred syllables or even scriptural meters — Durga is present in all sacred sounds and Vedic chants.
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ॐ त्रिस्वरायै नमः ।oṁ trisvarāyai namaḥSalutations to the One of Three TonesTrisvarā symbolizes Durga as present in the three fundamental sounds of creation — a, u, and m (from Om).
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ॐ त्रिगुणायै नमः ।oṁ triguṇāyai namaḥSalutations to the One of Three GuṇasDurga embodies sattva (purity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia), the three foundational qualities of all creation.
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ॐ निर्गुणायै नमः ।oṁ nirguṇāyai namaḥSalutations to the Beyond-Attributes OneWhile She manifests all qualities, Durga in her highest form transcends all guṇas and is beyond all material attributes.
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ॐ सत्यायै नमः ।oṁ satyāyai namaḥSalutations to the Truthful OneDurga is the eternal truth — unchanging, unyielding, and the very foundation of all reality.
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ॐ निर्विकल्पायै नमः ।oṁ nirvikalpāyai namaḥSalutations to the Unchanging OneShe who exists beyond dualities, modifications, and conceptual distinctions — pure, formless awareness.
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ॐ निरंजिन्यै नमः ।oṁ nirañjinyai namaḥSalutations to the Stainless OneDurga is untouched by the impurities of the world; she remains pure, luminous, and ever-radiant.
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ॐ ज्वालिन्यै नमः ।oṁ jvālinyai namaḥSalutations to the Flame-like OneShe burns like divine fire — illuminating, purifying, and destroying all ignorance and darkness.
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ॐ मालिन्यै नमः ।oṁ mālinyai namaḥSalutations to the Garlanded OneDurga wears garlands of divine power — sometimes of skulls (symbolizing egos overcome), sometimes of flowers (devotion).
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ॐ चर्चांयै नमः ।oṁ carcāmyai namaḥSalutations to the One Worthy of WorshipShe who is celebrated, honored, and worshipped by devotees, sages, and gods alike.
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ॐ क्रव्यादोप निवर्हिण्यै नमः ।oṁ kravyādopa nivarhiṇyai namaḥSalutations to the Repeller of Carnivorous DemonsDurga protects the world by removing destructive, flesh-eating forces (kravyādas), both literal and symbolic.
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ॐ कामाक्ष्यै नमः ।oṁ kāmākṣyai namaḥSalutations to Her Whose Eyes Fulfill DesiresKāmākṣī, the beautiful-eyed goddess, fulfills righteous desires with a glance of her divine compassion.
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ॐ कामिन्यै नमः ।oṁ kāminyai namaḥSalutations to the Lovely OneDurga, adorned with beauty and grace, magnetically draws the hearts of her devotees with divine allure.
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ॐ कान्तायै नमः ।oṁ kāntāyai namaḥSalutations to the Charming OneShe is radiantly beautiful — pleasing to the eyes and hearts, resplendent with inner and outer glow.
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ॐ कामदायै नमः ।oṁ kāmadāyai namaḥSalutations to the Granter of DesiresDurga blesses those with pure devotion, fulfilling aspirations and leading them toward liberation.
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ॐ कलहसिन्यै नमः ।oṁ kalahasinyai namaḥSalutations to the Remover of ConflictsShe dispels quarrels and brings harmony among beings through her divine wisdom and clarity.
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ॐ सलज्जायै नमः ।oṁ salajjāyai namaḥSalutations to the Modest OneSalajjā signifies sacred modesty — Durga reflects grace, restraint, and dignity in all her manifestations.
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ॐ कुलजायै नमः ।oṁ kulajāyai namaḥSalutations to the Noble-Born OneBorn from a divine lineage or pure cosmic source, Durga represents nobility, culture, and sacred tradition.
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ॐ प्रायै नमः ।oṁ prāyai namaḥSalutations to the Sacred DestinationPrāya means goal or end — Durga is the supreme destination of devotion, the final refuge of all beings.
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ॐ प्रभायै नमः ।oṁ prabhāyai namaḥSalutations to the Radiant OnePrabhā means radiance or effulgence — Durga shines with divine light, dispelling darkness everywhere.
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ॐ मदनसुन्दर्यै नमः ।oṁ madanasundaryai namaḥSalutations to the One More Beautiful than CupidDurga’s beauty surpasses even that of Madana (Kāmadeva), the god of love — she captivates the heart of all creation.
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ॐ वागीश्वर्यै नमः ।oṁ vāgīśvaryai namaḥSalutations to the Mistress of SpeechShe is the divine embodiment of eloquence, wisdom, and refined speech — the source of all sacred words.
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ॐ विशालाक्ष्यै नमः ।oṁ viśālākṣyai namaḥSalutations to the One with Vast EyesHer expansive vision sees all beings and events — past, present, and future — with boundless compassion.
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ॐ सुमंगल्यै नमः ।oṁ sumaṅgalyai namaḥSalutations to the Most Auspicious OneDurga is the bestower of all auspiciousness, grace, and joy to her devotees and the world.
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ॐ काल्यै नमः ।oṁ kālyai namaḥSalutations to the One Who is Beyond TimeKālī or Kālyā is Durga as Time incarnate — she destroys all illusions of permanence and controls destiny.
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ॐ महेश्वर्यै नमः ।oṁ maheśvaryai namaḥSalutations to the Great GoddessShe is the feminine aspect of Maheshvara (Shiva), embodying both his fierce energy and compassionate power.
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ॐ चण्ड्यै नमः ।oṁ caṇḍyai namaḥSalutations to the Fierce OneDurga in her Chāṇḍī form is fierce and unrelenting — the destroyer of evil, ignorance, and oppression.
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ॐ भैरव्यै नमः ।oṁ bhairavyai namaḥSalutations to the Terrifying and DivineAs Bhairavī, she embodies the intense, transformative power that liberates through divine shock and surrender.
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ॐ भुवनेश्वर्यै नमः ।oṁ bhuvaneśvaryai namaḥSalutations to the Lady of the UniverseBhuvaneśvarī is the ruler of the cosmos — holding all worlds within her boundless divine form.
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ॐ नित्यायै नमः ।oṁ nityāyai namaḥSalutations to the Eternal OneDurga is timeless — never born, never perishing. She abides forever as the ground of all being.
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ॐ सानन्दविभवायै नमः ।oṁ sānanadavibhavāyai namaḥSalutations to the Blissful and Majestic OneShe shines with divine bliss and prosperity, uplifting all who approach her with love and devotion.
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ॐ सत्यज्ञानायै नमः ।oṁ satyajñānāyai namaḥSalutations to the One Who is Truth and KnowledgeDurga is the embodiment of sat (truth) and jñāna (spiritual wisdom) — the essence of liberation.
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ॐ तमोपहायै नमः ।oṁ tamopahāyai namaḥSalutations to the Remover of DarknessShe destroys ignorance, delusion, and the inner darkness that prevents spiritual awakening.
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ॐ महेश्वरप्रियंकर्यै नमः ।oṁ maheśvarapriyaṁkaryai namaḥSalutations to Her Who Pleases Lord ShivaAs Mahādevī, she delights and complements Shiva — together they uphold the cosmic balance.
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ॐ महात्रिपुरसुन्दर्यै नमः ।oṁ mahātripurasundaryai namaḥSalutations to the Great Beauty of the Three CitiesTripurasundarī is the most beautiful — the goddess who transcends and rules over the three realms.
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ॐ दुर्गापरमेश्वर्यै नमः ।oṁ durgāparameśvaryai namaḥSalutations to Durga, the Supreme GoddessDurga as Parameśvarī is the ultimate deity — the supreme feminine power beyond all limitations.