108 Names of Durga

108 Names of the Mother Goddess from the Devi Mahatmya (Chandi)
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The Idol of the Mother Goddess in a community Durga Puja ceremony in Lokhandwala, Mumbai. Photo
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Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe according to Hindu belief. There are many
incarnations of Durga: Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java,
Rajeswari, et al. Her nine appellations are Skondamata, Kusumanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri,
Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta and Siddhidatri.

108 Names of Durga from the Devi Mahatmya (Chandi)

According to the scriptures, Lord Shiva called Goddess Durga in 108 names in order to
please her.
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Hindu Puja Mantras

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Goddesses in India

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Durga Puja Navratri 2015

During Navaratri and Durga Puja, devotees utter prayers in the 108 names of the Goddess.
These names appear in the Purana called Devi Mahatmyam or Devi Mahatmya (The Glory
of the Goddess) that narrates the story of Goddess Durga's battle and eventual victory over
the demon king Mahishasura. Composed around 400500 CE in Sanskrit by the ancient
Indian sage Markandeya, this Hindu scripture is also known as the Durga Saptashat or
simply theChandi.
1. Aadya: The primordial reality
2. Aarya: The Goddess
3. Abhavya: The fearful Goddess
4. Aeindri: The one who is powered Lord Indra
5. Agnijwala: The one who is capable of spewing fire
1. Ahankara: The one who is full of pride
2. Ameyaa: The one who is beyond any measure

3. Anantaa: The one who is infinite and immeasurable

4. Aja: The one who has no birth
5. Anekashastrahasta: The possessor of many weaponed hand
6. AnekastraDhaarini: The one who holds multiple weapons
7. Anekavarna: The one who has multiple complexions
8. Aparna: The one who abstains from eating even leaves while fasting
9. Apraudha: The one who never ages
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1. Bahula: The one who has diverse forms and manifestations
2. Bahulaprema: The one who is loved by all
3. Balaprada: The giver of strength
4. Bhavini: The beautiful one
5. Bhavya: The one who stands for the future
6. Bhadrakaali: The gentle form of Goddess Kali
7. Bhavani: The mother of the universe
8. Bhavamochani: The one who is the liberator of the universe
9. Bhavaprita: The one who is adored by the entire universe
10. Bhavya: The one who has magnificence
11. Brahmi: The one who has the power of Lord Brahma
12. Brahmavadini: The one who is omnipresent
13. Buddhi: The embodiment of intelligence
14. Buddhida: The one who bestows wisdom
15. Chamunda: The killer of the demons called Chanda and Munda
1. Chandi: The fearful form of Durga
2. Chandraghanta: The one who has mighty bells
3. Chinta: The one who takes care of Tension
4. Chita: The one who prepares the Death-bed
5. Chiti: The one who has a mind that thinks
6. Chitra: The one with the quality of being Picturesque
7. Chittarupa: The one who is in a state of thought

8. Dakshakanya: The one known to be the daughter of Daksha

9. Dakshayajavinaashini: The one who interrupts the sacrifice of
Daksha
10. Devamata: The one who is known as the Mother Goddess
11. Durga: The one who is unconquerable
12. Ekakanya: The one who is known to be the girl child
13. Ghorarupa: The one who has an aggressive outlook
14. Gyaana: The one who is the embodiment of Knowledge
15. Jalodari: The one who is the abode of the ethereal universe
16. Jaya: The one who emerges as the Victorious
17. Kaalaratri: The Goddess who is black like night
18. Kaishori : The one who is an adolescent
19. Kalamanjiiraranjini: The one who wears a musical anklet
20. Karaali: The one who is Violent
21. Katyayani: The one who is worshipped by sage Katyanan
22. Kaumaari: The one who is an adolescent
23. Komaari: The one known to be a beautiful adolescent
24. Kriya: The one who is in action
25. Krooraa: The one who is murderous on demons
26. Lakshmi: The Goddess of Wealth
27. Maheshwari: The one who possesses the power of Lord Mahesha
(Shiva)
28. Maatangi: The Goddess of Matanga
29. MadhuKaitabhaHantri: The one who killed the demon-duo Madhu
and Kaitabha
30. Mahaabala: The one who has immense strength
31. Mahatapa: The one with severe penance
32. MahishasuraMardini:

The destroyer of the bull-demon

Mahishaasura
33. Mahodari: The one who has a huge belly which stores the universe
34. Manah: The one with a Mind
35. Matangamunipujita: The one who is worshipped by the Sage
Matanga
36. Muktakesha: The one who flaunts open tresses
37. Narayani: The one known to be the destructive aspect of Lord
Narayana (Brahma)

38. NishumbhaShumbhaHanani: The killer of the demon-brothers

Shumbha Nishumbha
39. Nitya: The one known as The eternal
40. Paatala: The one with the colour Red
41. Paatalavati: The one who is clothed in red
42. Parameshvari: The one known as the Ultimate Goddess
43. Pattaambaraparidhaana: The one who wears dress made out of
leather
44. Pinaakadharini: The one who holds the trident of Shiva
45. Pratyaksha: The one who is original
46. Praudha: The one who is old
47. Purushaakriti: The one who takes the shape of a man
48. Ratnapriya: The one who is adorned or loved by jewels
49. Raudramukhi: The one who has a frightening face like the destroyer
Rudra
50. Saadhvi: The one who is self-confident
51. Sadagati: The one who is always in motion, bestowing Moksha
(salvation)
52. Sarvaastradhaarini: The one who possesses all the missile weapons
53. Sarvadaanavaghaatini: The one who possesses the power to kill all
the demons
54. Sarvamantramayi: The one who possesses all the instruments of
thought
55. Sarvashaastramayi: The one who is skillful in all theories
56. Sarvasuravinasha: The one who is the destroyer of all demons
57. Sarvavahanavahana: The one who rides all vehicles
58. Sarvavidya: The one who is Knowledgeable
59. Sati: The one who got burned alive
60. Satta: The one who is above all beings
61. Satya: The one who resembles truth
62. Satyanandasvarupini: The one who has the form of Eternal bliss
63. Savitri: The one who is the daughter of the Sun God Savitr
64. Shaambhavi: The one who is the companion of Shambhu
65. Shivadooti: The one who is the ambassador of Lord Shiva
66. Shooldharini: The one who holds a monodent
67. Sundari: The one who is gorgeous
68. Sursundari: The one who is extremely beautiful

69. Tapasvini: The one who is engaged in repentance

70. Trinetra: The one who has three-eyes
71. Vaarahi : The one who rides on Varaah
72. Vaishnavi: The one who is invincible
73. Vandurga: The one known as the Goddess of forests
74. Vikrama: The one who is violent
75. Vimalauttkarshini: The one who provides joy
76. Vishnumaya: The one who is the charm of Lord Vishnu
77. Vriddhamaata: The one known as the old mother
78. Yati: The one who renounces the world or the ascetic
79. Yuvati: The one who is a young woman