About Durga Puja

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Goddess Durga is the personification of the divine force of the super power. The Durga means ‘the invincible’, so the Durga is regarded as the ever victorious warrior of the Gods lineage. Durga is the representation of courage, strength, ethics and protection. She is the destroyer of sin and evil and the savior of morality and ethics. Goddess Durga is a form of Divine Power, the Shakti. Durga is the confluence of the power, beauty and intelligence of Maha lakshmi, Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali. So, Durga is regarded as ‘the ultimate deity’. Regarded as the savior of needy and the destroyer of destructors, she is the mother of the entire universe as well as the slayer of evils. She is known by 108 different names according to quality she possesses. 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.

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108 Names of Goddess Durga

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SERIAL NO	NAME OF DURGA	MEANING
01	Devi	The Deity
02	Durga	The Inaccessible
03	Tribhuvaneshwari	Goddess of Sargya, Martya and Patal
04	Yashodagarba Sambhoota	Coming out from Yashoda's Womb
05	Narayanavarapriya	In liking of Narayana's Boons
06	Nandagopakulajata	Daughter of the Nandagopa Race
07	Mangalya	Auspicious, Sacred
08	Kulavardhini	Progressor of the Race
09	Kamsavidravanakari	Who made a threat to Kamsa
10	Asurakshayamkari	Who reduced the number Of Demons
11	Shilathata Vinikshibda	At the time of birth, slammed by Kamsa
12	Akashagamini	Move In the sky
13	Vasudevabhagini	Sister Of Vasudeva
14	Divamalya Vibhooshita	Ornamented with beautiful garlands
15	Divyambaradhara	Beautifully Robed
16	Khadgaketaka Dharini	Who hold Sword And Shield
17	Shiva	Auspicious,Sacred
18	Papadharini	Bearer of others' faults
19	Krishna	Sister of Krishna
20	Varada	One who grants the Boons
21	Kumari	Young and Virgin Girl
22	Brahmacharini	One who seeks for Brahman
23	Balarkasadrushakara	Like The Rising Sun
24	Purnachandra Nibhanana	Beautiful Like The Full Moon
25	Chaturbhuja	Who has four arms
26	Chaturvakttra	Who has four faces
27	Peenashroni Payodhara	Large Bosomed
28	Mayoora Pichhavalaya	Adorned with Peacock-Feathered Bangles
29	Keyurangadadharini	Ornamented with Armlets And Bracelets
30	Krishnachhavisama	Similar with Krishna's Radiance
31	Krishna	Dark- Complexioned
32	Sankarshanasamanana	Equal to Sankarshana
33	Indradhwaja Samabahudharini	Whose shoulders like Indra's Flag
34	Patradharini	One who holds the Vessels
35	Pankajadharini	One who holds the Lotus
36	Kanttadhara	One who holds Shiva's neck
37	Pashadharini	One who holds the rope
38	Dhanurdharini	Who holds the Bow
39	Mahachakradharini	Who holds the Chakra
40	Vividayudhadhara	One who carries various Weapons
41	Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita	Wearer Of Earrings which Covers The ears
42	Chandravispardimukha	Beautiful Like The Moon
43	Mukutavirajita	Adorned with a Shining Crown
44	Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita	Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
45	Kaumaravratadhara	Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
46	Tridivabhavayirtri	Goddess Of Sargya, Martya, Patal
47	Tridashapujita	The Goddess Of The Celestials
48	Trailokyarakshini	Protector Of The Sargya, Martya, Patal
49	Mahishasuranashini	Destroyer of the great demon Mahisha
50	Prasanna	Cheerfulness
51	Surashreshtta	Supreme among the Celestials
52	Shiva	Shiva's better half
53	Jaya	Who can gain the victory over all
54	Vijaya	Who can conquer over all
55	Sangramajayaprada	Granter Of victory In the war
56	Varada	Bestower of all
57	Vindhyavasini	Resident Of The Vindhyas
58	Kali	Goddess of Death
59	Kali	Dark-Complexioned
60	Mahakali	Mahakala's wife
61	Seedupriya	Who is fond of drinks
62	Mamsapriya	Who is fond of flesh
63	Pashupriya	Who is fond of all beings
64	Bhootanushruta	Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
65	Varada	Bestower
66	Kamacharini	Acting On One's Own Accord
67	Papaharini	Destroyer Of all Sins
68	Shree	Sacred
69	Kriti	Who gain fame over
70	Dhruti	Valiant
71	Siddhi	Having all Success
72	Hri	Holy Chant Of Hymns
73	Vidhya	Wisdom
74	Santati	Who grants all issues
75	Mati	Wise
76	Sandhya	Twilight,Evening
77	Ratri	Night, darkness
78	Prabha	Pre-Dawn hours
79	Nitya	Eternal and universal
80	Jyotsana	Radiant Like Flames
81	Kantha	Radiance
82	Khama	Forgiveness
83	Daya	Compassionate
84	Bandhananashini	One who detaches the Attachments
85	Mohanashini	One One who destroys the Desires
86	Putrapamrityunashini	Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death
87	Dhanakshayanashini	Controller Of Wealth Decrease
88	Vyadhinashini	Vanquisher Of Ailments
89	Mruthyunashini	Destroyer Of Death
90	Bhayanashini	Destroyer Of Fear
91	Padmapatrakshi	Eyes Like The Beauty of Lotus Leaf
92	Durga	Who can remove Distress
93	Sharanya	Who can grant Refuge
94	Bhaktavatsala	Bestower Of Devotees
95	Saukhyada	Bestower Of Well-Being
96	Arogyada	Granter Of Good Health
97	Rajyada	Bestower Of Kingdom
98	Ayurda	Granter Of Longevity
99	Vapurda	Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
100	Sutada	Granter Of all Issues
101	Pravasarakshika	Protects the Travellers
102	Nagararakshika	Protects the Land
103	Sangramarakshika	Protects the Wars
104	Shatrusankata Rakshika	Protects the Distressed from the foes
105	Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika	Protects the Ignorant And Distressed
106	Sagaragirirakshika	Protects over the Seas And Hills
107	Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika	One who grants Success In All Attempts
108	Durga	Deity Durga

Durga Puja Anjali :

In accordance with the ancient Hindu scriptures, every Hindu deity including Goddess Durga is worshipped by a Brahman priest, who performs rituals and offers prayers. Everyone offering prayers or pushpaanjali perform the ritualistic bathing and cleansing before prayers. Some fast too. Before the commencement of flower offerings(anjali) one is handed over fresh flowers to be held in hand. After reciting the Sanskrit couplets everyone showers flowers to Goddess Durga. Durga Puja Anjali is an integral part of the worship.

Durga Puja Pushpanjali Mantra 1st Time:

Durga Puja Pushpanjali Mantra 2nd Time: 
There is another 'mantra' of total dedication. One, who chants this 'mantra', should demand nothing in return of it.

 

Durga Puja Pushpanjali Mantra 3rd Time and Pranam:
The Next Couplet Is For Only 'Pranam', Meditation And Purification Of Souls Without Any Flower.

Durga Puja Pushpanjali Mantra 1st Time

 "Ong Jayanti, Mongala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini. Durga, Shiba, Khama, Datri, Swaha, Swadha Namostu te. 

Esha S chandana Gandha Puspa Billo patranjali, Ong r`hing Durgaoi Namoh' "

 
O, Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Shiva, Khama, Dhatri, Swaha, Shwadha, my earnest dedication to you all. Ma Durga, salutation to thee!"

Durga Puja Pushpanjali Mantra 2nd Time

 

There is another 'mantra' of total dedication. One, who chants this 'mantra', should demand nothing in return of it.

 " Ong Mahishagni, Maha maye, Chamunde, Mundumalini.
Ayuraroggo Bijoyang Dehi Debi Namostute. 

Esha S chandana Gandha Puspa Billo patranjali, Ong r`hing Durgaoi Namoh' " 

O, Mahamaya, Chamunde, Mundamalini,give me long life, victory and liberation. The flowers of my anjali, I'm giving to you. Ma Durga, salutation to thee! 

 Durga Puja Pushpanjali Mantra 3rd Time and Pranam:

 The Next Couplet Is For Only 'Pranam', Meditation And Purification Of Souls Without Any Flower.

 

 " Ong Sarbomanglomagalle, Shibe, Sarbartho sadike. 
Shaonnye, Tramboke Gouri, Narayani, Namostute.
Sristi sthiti binasayang, shakti bhute, sanatani."

"Guna shraye, ghunamoye, Narayani, Namastute. Sharanagata dinarta Paritranaye.
Sarba syarti hare, Debi, Narayani, Namastute."

O Sarbamangala, Shiva,  Shabarthaswadhika, Swaranyogya, Trambaka, Narayani, salutation to thee! You are the cause of creation, preservation and destruction, the receptable of all virtues and qualities.

O Narayani, Trigunamayee, Thou art, wealth,
shame, knowledge, faith, growth, the dead of night, the great illusion, the Eternal andSwadha. O Devi, O Narayani, salutation to thee."