"Mother Durga" "one who can redeem in situations of utmost distress" is a form of Devi, the supremely radiant goddess, depicted as having eight arms, riding a lion or a tiger, carrying weapons and a lotus flower, maintaining a meditative smile, and practicing mudras, or symbolic hand gestures.
Maa Durga is the Mother Goddess, as well as the slayer of evils at the same time. Durga Maa is a form of Adi Shakti, the supremely radiant Goddess. In Sanskrit Durga means “One who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach”. Goddess Durga represents the supreme power and is worshiped in various forms including Parvati, Bhairavi, Vaishnavi, Kali, Jagatmata, Mahishasurmardhini, Gauri, Chandi and Uma.
Durga's darker aspect is Kali Maa.
An embodiment of creative feminine force (Shakti), Durga exists in a state of svātantrya (independence from the universe and anything/anybody else, i.e., self-sufficiency) and fierce compassion. She is Maha kali, the fiercer, demon-fighting form of Shiva's wife, goddess Parvati. Durga manifests fearlessness and patience, and never loses her sense of humor, even during spiritual battles of epic proportion.
Band: Kartikeya Album: Durga Puja (Single) Genre: vedic Metal Country: Russia Year: 2011
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As a flower's stem rips its way through the soil And a neonate takes a breath, The earth was born as a child to the mother of all from the universal force, eternal and infinite
As life flows and the bliss erodes, the will to be gains strength in a growing soul For us to see the beauty of a perfectly carved stone Durga Maa, preserve thy seed, for the seed has grown!
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Slayer of the ignorant Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Face the one who is deceived Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om She who holds the divine smile Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om
As petals fall and leaves dry out, Eyes turn white, becoming a mirror inside, Which pictures the cosmic cycle free of sin.. Durga Maa, erase the seed, may new life begin!
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Slayer of the ignorant Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Face the forever naive Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om She who holds the divine smile Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om Cast your light on the world
Ananta, Sarvavidya, Sundari, Devamata The power of all, the power beyond the world - Durga Maa, mother of the universe
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Slayer of the ignorant Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Gift the one who believes Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om She who holds the divine smile Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om
108 Names of Goddess Durga / Shree Durga Ashtothram
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
Durga Saptashati - 32 Names of Durga
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As the ten-armed Goddess, Goddess Durga presents a radiantly beautiful form that is bewitching to behold. That special form is somehow simultaneously wrathful and benign and transmits profound spiritual teachings in an exacting manner. The nine-day period from the new moon day to the ninth day of Ashvina is considered the most auspicious time of the Hindu Calendar and is hence the most celebrated time of the year as Durga Puja. The nine different forms of Devi are worshiped over the nine days. These are the most popular forms under which she is worshiped:
Durga Shailputri (Daughter of Mountain)
She is a daughter of Himalaya and first among nine Durgas. In previous birth she was the daughter of Daksha. Her name was Sati - Bhavani. i.e. the wife of Lord Shiva. Once Daksha had organized a big Yagna and did not invite Shiva. But Sati being obstinate, reached there. Thereupon Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati could not tolerate the insult of husband and burnt herself in the fire of Yagna. In other birth she became the daughter of Himalaya in the name of Parvati - Hemvati and got married with Shiva. As per Upnishad she had torn and the egotism of Indra, etc. Devtas. Being ashamed they bowed and prayed that, "In fact, thou are Shakti, we all - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiv are capable by getting Shakti from you."
Brahmacharini
The second Durga Shakti is Brahamcharini. Brahma that is who observes penance(tapa) and good conduct. Here "Brahma" means "Tapa". The idol of this Goddess is very gorgeous. There is rosary in her right hand and Kamandal in left hand. She is full with merriment. One story is famous about her. In previous birth she was Parvati Hemavati the daughter of Himvan. Once when she was busy in games with her friends. Naradaji came to her and predicted seeing her Palm-lines that, "You will get married with a naked-terrible 'Bhole baba' who was with you in the form of Sati, the daughter of Daksh in previous birth. But now you have to perform penance for him." There upon Parvati told her mother Menaka that she would marry none except Shambhu, otherwise she would remain unmarried. Saying this she went to observe penance. That is why her name is famous as tapacharini - Brahmacharini. From that time her name Uma became familiar.
Chandraghanta
The name of third Shakti is Chandraghanta. There is a half-circular moon in her forehead. She is charmful and bright. She is Golden color. She has three eyes and ten hands holding with ten types of swords - etc. weapons and arrows etc. She is seated on Lion and ready for going in war to fight. She is unprecedented image of bravery. The frightful sound of her bell terrifies all the villains, demons and danavas.
Kushmanda
Name of fourth Durga is Kushmanda. The Shakti creates egg, ie. Universe by mere laughing .She resides in solar systems. She shines brightly in all the ten directions like Sun. She has eight hands. Seven types of weapons are shining in her seven hands. Rosary is in her right hand. She seems brilliant riding on Lion. She likes the offerings of "Kumhde." Therefore her name "Kushmanda" has become famous.
Skanda Mata
Fifth name of Durga is "Skanda Mata". The daughter of Himalaya, after observing penance got married with Shiva. She had a son named "Skanda." Skanda is a leader of the army of Gods. Skanda Mata is a deity of fire. Skanda is seated in her lap. She has three eyes and four hands. She is white and seated on a lotus.
Katyayani
Sixth Durga is Katyayani. The son of "Kat" as "Katya". Rishi Katyayan born in this "Katya" lineage. Katyayan had observed penance with a desire to get paramba as his daughter. As a result she took birth as a daughter of Katyayan. Therefore her name is "Katyayani" . She has three eyes and eight hands. These are eight types of weapons missiles in her seven hands. Her vehicle is Lion.
Kalratri
Seventh Durga is Kalratri. She is black like night. Durga hairs are unlocked. She has put on necklaces shining like lightening. She has three eyes which are round like universe. Her eyes are bright. Thousands of flames of fire come out while respiring from nose. She rides on Shava (dead body). There is sharp sword in her right hand. Her lower hand is in blessing mood. The burning torch (mashal) is in her left hand and her lower left hand is in fearless style, by which she makes her devotees fearless. Being auspicious she is called "Shubhamkari."
Maha Gauri
The Eighth Durga is "Maha Gauri." She is as white as a conch, moon and Jasmine. She is of eight years old. Her clothes and ornaments are white and clean. She has three eyes. She rides on bull She has four hands. The above left hand is in "Fearless - Mudra" and lower left hand holds "Trishul." The above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing style. She is calm and peaceful and exists in peaceful style. It is said that when the body of Gauri became dirty due to dust and earth while observing penance, Shiva makes it clean with the waters of Gangas. Then her body became bright like lightening. There fore, she is known as "Maha Gauri".
Siddhidatri
Ninth Durga us Siddhidatri. There are eight Siddhis , they are- Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva & Vashitva. Maha Shakti gives all these Siddhies. It is said in "Devipuran" that the Supreme God Shiv got all these Siddhies by worshipping Maha Shakti. With her gratitude the half body of Shiv has became of Goddess and there fore his name "Ardhanarishvar" has became famous. The Goddess drives on Lion. She has four hands and looks pleased. This form of Durga is worshiped by all Gods, Rishis-Munis, Siddhas, Yogis, Sadhakas and devotees for attaining the best religious asset.
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी. नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी. निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी. तिहूँ लोक फ़ैली उजियारी. शशी ललाट मुख महा विशाला. नेत्र लाल भृकुटी विकराला. रुप मातु को अधिक सुहावे. दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे. तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना. पालन हेतु अन्न धन धन दीना. अन्न्पूर्णा हुई जग पाला. तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला. प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी. तुम गौरी शिव शंकर प्यारी. शिव योगी तुम्हारे गुण गावे. ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें. रुप सरस्वती का तुम धारा. दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा. धरा रुप नरसिंह को अम्बा. प्रकट भई फ़ाड़ कर खम्बा. रक्षा कर प्रहलाद बचायो. हिरणाकुश को स्वर्ग पठायो. लक्ष्मी रुप धरो जग माहीं. श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं. क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा. दया सिन्धु दीजै मन आसा. हिंगलाज में तुम्ही भवानी, महिमा अमित न जात बखानी. मातंगी धूमावती माता. भूवनेश्वरी बगला सुखदाता. श्री भैरव तारा जग तारणि. छिन्नभाल भव दुःख निवारिणी. केहरि वाहन सोहे भवानी. लांगुर बीर चलत अगवानी. कर में खप्पर खड़्ग विराजै. जाको देख काल डर भाजै. सोहे अस्त्र और त्रिशूला. जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला. नगर कोटि में तुम्ही विराजत. तिहूँ लोक में डंका बाजत. शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे, रक्त बीज शंखन संहारे. महिशासुर नृप अति अभिमानी. जेही अध भार मही अकुलानी. रुप कराल कालिका धारा. सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा. परी गाढ़ संतन पर जब जब, भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब. अमर पुरी अरु बासव लोका. तव महिमा सब कहे अशोका. ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी. तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर नारी. प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें. दुःख दरिद्र निकट नही आवे. जोगी सुर नर कहत पुकारी. योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी. शंकर आचारज तप कीनो. काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो. निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को. काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको. शक्ति रुप को मरम न पायो. शक्ति गई तब मन पछतायो. शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी. जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी. भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा. दई शक्ति नहिं कीन बिलम्बा. मोको मात कश्ट अति घेरो. तुम बिन कौन हरे दुःख मेरो. आशा तृश्णा निपट सतावे. रिपु मूरख मोहि अति डर पावै. शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी. सुमिरौं एकचित तुम्हें भवानी. करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला. ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला. जब लगि जियौ दया फ़ल पाऊं, तुम्हरे यश में सदा सुनाऊं. दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै. सब सुख भोग परम पद पावै. देवीदास शरण निज जानी. करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी.
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ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी तुम को निशदिन ध्यावत हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी. ॐ जय अम्बे... मांग सिंदूर विराजत टीको मृगमद को उज्जवल से दो नैना चन्द्र बदन नीको. ॐ जय अम्बे... कनक समान कलेवर रक्ताम्बर राजे रक्त पुष्प दल माला कंठन पर साजे. ॐ जय अम्बे... केहरि वाहन राजत खड़्ग खप्पर धारी सुर-नर मुनिजन सेवत तिनके दुखहारी. ॐ जय अम्बे... कानन कुण्डल शोभित नासग्रे मोती कोटिक चन्द्र दिवाकर राजत सम ज्योति. ॐ जय अम्बे... शुम्भ निशुम्भ विडारे महिषासुर धाती धूम्र विलोचन नैना निशदिन मदमाती चण्ड - मुंड संहारे सोणित बीज हरे मधु कैटभ दोऊ मारे सुर भयहीन करे. ब्रह्माणी रुद्राणी तुम कमला रानी
आगम निगम बखानी तुम शिव पटरानी. ॐ जय अम्बे... चौसठ योगिनी मंगल गावत नृत्य करत भैरु बाजत ताल मृदंगा और बाजत डमरु. ॐ जय अम्बे... तुम ही जग की माता तुम ही हो भर्ता भक्तन की दुःख हरता सुख सम्पत्ति कर्ता भुजा चार अति शोभित वर मुद्रा धारी मन वांछित फ़ल पावत सेवत नर-नारी. ॐ जय अम्बे... कंचन थार विराजत अगर कपूर बाती श्रीमालकेतु में राजत कोटि रत्न ज्योति श्री अम्बे जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे कहत शिवानंद स्वामी सुख संपत्ति पावे.
Devi Durga is known by 108 different names. Here are the 108 names of Goddess Durga with English Meaning. These names of Maa Durga is recited to bring an end to all difficulties in one’s life.
Durga 108 Names
(हिंदी) (English) (Meaning in English) सति Sati One who got burned alive साध्वी Saadhvi The Sanguine भवप्रीता Bhavaprita One who is loved by the universe भवानी Bhavaani The abode of the universe भवमोचिनी Bhavamochani The absolver of the universe आर्य Aarya Goddess दुर्गा Durga The Invincible जया Jaya The Victorious अद्या Aadya The Initial reality त्रिनेत्रा Trinetra One who has three-eyes शूलधारिणी Shooldharini One who holds a monodent पिनाकधारिणी Pinaakadharini One who holds the trident of Shiva चित्रा Chitra The Picturesque चंद्रघंटा Chandraghanta One who has mighty bells महातपा Mahatapa With severe penance मन: Manah Mind बुद्धि Buddhi Intelligence अहंकारा Ahankaara One with Pride चित्तरूपा Chittarupa One who is in thought-state चिता: Chita Death-bed चितिChiti The thinking mind सर्वमन्त्रमयी Sarvamantramayi One who possess all the instruments of thought सत्ताSatta One who is above all स्त्यानन्दस्वरूपिनी Satyanandasvarupini Form of Eternal bliss अनंता Ananta One who is Infinite or beyond measure भवानी Bhaavini The Beautiful Woman भाव्या Bhaavya Represents Future भव्याBhavya With Magnificence अभव्या Abhavya Improper or fear-causing सद्गतिSadagati Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation) शाम्भवी Shaambhavi Consort of Shambhu देवमाता Devamata Mother Goddess चिंता Chinta Tension रत्नप्रिया Ratnapriya Adorned or loved by jewels सर्वविद्या Sarvavidya Knowledgeable दक्षकन्या Dakshakanya Daughter of Daksha दक्षयज्ञविनाशिनी Dakshayajñavinaashini Interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha अपर्णा Aparna One who doesnt eat even leaves while fasting अनेकवर्णा Anekavarna One who has many complexions पाटला Paatala Red in color पाटलवती Paatalavati Wearing red-color attire पट्टाम्बरापरिधाना Pattaambaraparidhaana Wearing a dress made of leather कलामंजीरारंजिनी Kalamanjiiraranjini Wearing a musical anklet अमेया Ameyaa One who is beyond measure विक्रमा Vikrama Violent क्रूरा Krrooraa Brutal (on demons) सुंदरी Sundari The Gorgeous सुरसुन्दरी Sursundari Extremely Beautiful वनदुर्गाVandurga Goddess of forests मातंगी Maatangi Goddess of Matanga मातंगमुनिपूजिता Matangamunipujita Worshipped by Sage Matanga ब्राह्मी Braahmi Power of God Brahma महेश्वरीMaaheshvari Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva) ऐन्द्री Aeindri Power of God Indra कौमारी Kaumaari The adolescent वैष्णवीVaishnavi The invincible चामुंडाChaamunda Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons) वाराही Vaarahi One who rides on Varaah लक्ष्मी Lakshmi Goddess of Wealth परुषाकृति Purushaakriti One who takes the form of a man विमिलौत्त्कार्शिनी Vimalauttkarshini One who provides joy ज्ञाना Gyaana Full of Knowledge क्रिया Kriya One who is in action नित्या Nitya The eternal one बुद्धिदा Buddhida The bestower of wisdom बहुलाBahula One who is in various forms बहुलप्रेमा Bahulaprema One who is loved by all सर्ववाहनवाहना Sarvavahanavahana One who rides all vehicles निशुम्भशुम्भहननी NishumbhaShumbhaHanani Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha महिषासुरमर्दिनी MahishasuraMardini Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura मधुकैटभहन्त्री MadhuKaitabhaHantri Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha चंडमुंडविनाशिनी ChandaMundaVinashini Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda सर्वासुरविनाशाSarvasuravinasha Destroyer of all demons सर्वादानवघातिनी Sarvadaanavaghaatini Possessing the power to kill all the demons सर्वाशास्त्रमयी Sarvashaastramayi One who is deft in all theories सत्याSatya The truth सर्वास्त्रधारिणी Sarvaastradhaarini Possessor of all the missile weapons अनेकशस्त्रहस्ता Anekashastrahasta Possessor of many hand weapons अनेकास्त्रधारनी AnekastraDhaarini Possessor of many missile weapons कुमारी Komaari The beautiful adolescent एककन्या Ekakanya The girl child किशोरी Kaishori The adolescent युवती Yuvati The Woman यति Yati Ascetic, one who renounces the world अप्रौढा Apraudha One who never gets old प्रौढा Praudha One who is old वृद्धमाता Vriddhamaata The old mother (loosely) बलप्रदा Balaprada The bestower of strength महोदरी Mahodari One who has huge belly which stores the universe मुक्तकेशी Muktakesha One who has open tresses घोररूपा Ghorarupa Having a fierce outlook महाबला Mahaabala Having immense strength अग्निज्वाला Agnijwaala One who is poignant like fire रौद्रमुखी Raudramukhi One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra कालरात्रि Kaalaratri Goddess who is black like night तपस्विनी Tapasvini one who is engaged in penance नारायणी Narayani The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma) भद्रकाली Bhadrakaali Fierce form of Kali विष्णुमाया Vishnumaya Spell of Lord Vishnu जलोदरी Jalodari Abode of the ethereal universe शिवदूती Shivadooti Ambassador of Lord Shiva कराली [/size] Karaali The Violent अनंताAnanta The Infinite परमेश्वरी Parameshvari The Ultimate Goddess कात्यानी Katyayani One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan सावित्री Savitri Daughter of the Sun God Savitr प्रत्यक्षा Pratyaksha One who is real ब्रह्मवादिनी Brahmavaadini One who is present everywhere
All these names are well versed in Durga Saptshati by Rishi Markaṇdeya in which Lord Shiva told Devi Parvati one-hundred and eight names, by the means of which Durga or Adi Shakti can be pleased. This is same as given above.
MEANING Thou art the all auspicious Shiva (Shakti aspect), the bountiful; I prostrate myself at Thy feet. O Triyambaks (Three eyed one), Gauri (the one with a fair complexion, Parvathi) Naraayani.
Date: Friday, 27-July-2012, 0:46 AM | Message # 11
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Durga Beej Mantra 108 japam om Chamundayai
Durga Kavach is a collection of special shlokas from the Markandey Purana and is part of the Durga Saptashti.
Chanting Durga Kavach during the Navratras is considered auspicious by the devotees of Duga Ma.
Nine Forms Of Mata Durga Devi:
Mata Shailputri First Durga : Mata Shailputri holds a Trishul, a weapon, in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand. She rides on bull. She has pleasant smile and blissful looks.
Mata Brahmacharini Second Durga : She performed penance to get married with Lord Shambhu (Shiva). She is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. Ma Brahmacharinis idol is very gorgeous. She holds a rosary in her right hand and Kamandal in left hand.
Mata Chandraghanta Third Durga : The horrible sound of her bell terrifies all demons and danavas. She is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. She is considered as an image for bravery. In her ten hands, she holds Trishul, Gadha, Sword, Chakra, Kamandal, Lotus, Bell, Arrow, Bow etc. weapons.
Mata Kushmanda Fourth Durga : She controls whole Solar system. She likes offerings of Kumhde, hence her name Kushmanda has become popular. Kushmanda Devi is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri.
Ma Skanda Mata Fifth Durga : Devotees worship Skanda Mata on the fifth day of Navratri. Skanda Mata is considered as a deity of fire. She holds Skanda in her lap.
Mata Katyayani Sixth Durga : Katyayani Devi is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is considered as prime deity of Vraj mandal. Ma Katyayani has three eyes and four hands.
Mata Kalratri Seventh Durga : She holds a sharp Sword in her right hand. She blesses her devotees with her lower hand. She holds a burning torch in her left hand. She makes her devotees fearless with her lower left hand which is in fearless pose. As she blesses her devotees with prosperity, she is also called as Shubhamkari. Kalratri Devi is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri.
Mata Maha Gauri Eighth Durga : Her above left hand is in fearless pose and she holds Trishul in her lower left hand. Her above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing mudra.
Mata Siddhidatri Ninth Durga : Maha Shakti gives all the eight siddhis Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva and Vashitva. According to Devi Puran, the supreme God Shiva got all these siddhis by worshipping the supreme Goddess Maha Shakti. With her gratitude, his half body has become of Goddess, hence Lord Shivas name Ardhanarishvar has become famous. Siddhidatri Devi is worshipped by all Gods, Rushis, Muniswaras, Siddha yogis, and all common devotees who want to attain the religious asset. Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped on the ninth and final day of Navratri.
Navratri or Navratra iteslf means nine days. Its the festival of worshipping Goddess Durga Mata in her nine swarups.
As a flower's stem rips its way through the soil And a neonate takes a breath, The earth was born as a child to the mother of all from the universal force, eternal and infinite
As life flows and the bliss erodes, the will to be gains strength in a growing soul For us to see the beauty of a perfectly carved stone Durga Maa, preserve thy seed, for the seed has grown!
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Slayer of the ignorant Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Face the one who is deceived Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om She who holds the divine smile Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om
As petals fall and leaves dry out, Eyes turn white, becoming a mirror inside, Which pictures the cosmic cycle free of sin.. Durga Maa, erase the seed, may new life begin!
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Slayer of the ignorant Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Face the forever naive Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om She who holds the divine smile Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om Cast your light on the world
Ananta, Sarvavidya, Sundari, Devamata The power of all, the power beyond the world - Durga Maa, mother of the universe
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Slayer of the ignorant Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Gift the one who believes Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om She who holds the divine smile Om Aing Hring Kleeng Om Dum Durgayei Namaha Chamundaye Vichchey Om
Date: Sunday, 21-August-2016, 10:44 AM | Message # 20
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Durga Stotra| Ashtottara Shatanamavali| 108 Names of Durga| Navratri 2016
Shri Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali by Anandmurti Gurumaa. This track has been taken from ablum 'Ananda Stotras'.
Shri Durga Astottara Shatanaamaani Stotra, is the chanting of hundred and eight names of Goddess Durga, the shakti. As you delve in this soulful chanting, you experience the entrancing tranquility which calms the mind and evokes intense love and devotion in the heart.
