1000 Names of Durga (Durga Sahasranamavali)
श्री दुर्गा सहस्रनामावली
What is the Durga Sahasranamavali?
The Durga Sahasranamavali is a devotional list of 1000 names of Goddess Durga, each chanted individually as ‘Om [name] Namah’ to invoke her protection and grace. Rooted in the Puranic tradition of Devi worship, it takes most devotees about 45 to 60 minutes to recite in full, and is chanted especially during Navratri and on Fridays.
Durga Sahasranamavali gathers a thousand names for the goddess who rides a lion into battle against the demon Mahishasura and returns as the protector of her devotees. Each name captures a facet of her strength, compassion or fierce resolve, offered one at a time with the phrase Om [name] Namah. Recited quietly at home or aloud in a temple courtyard, the sahasranamavali turns a single sitting into a sustained conversation with the mother who removes fear.
All 1000 Names of Goddess Durga with Meaning
Chant each line as it appears: Om, the name, then Namah. The Devanagari mantra sits under every English line, with its meaning below.
Om Mahavidyayai Namah
ॐ महाविद्यायै नमः।
Embodiment of supreme sacred wisdom
Om Jaganmatre Namah
ॐ जगन्मात्रे नमः।
Mother-like nurturer of the entire universe
Om Mahalakshmyai Namah
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः।
The great goddess of supreme prosperity and blessing
Om Shivapriyayai Namah
ॐ शिवप्रियायै नमः।
She most beloved to the supreme Lord Shiva
Om Vishnumayayai Namah
ॐ विष्णुमायायै नमः।
The divine illusion through which all manifestation flows
Om Shubhayai Namah
ॐ शुभायै नमः।
She who is auspicious and pure
Om Shantayai Namah
ॐ शान्तायै नमः।
She whose nature is perfect peace and tranquility
Om Siddhayai Namah
ॐ सिद्धायै नमः।
She who embodies perfect spiritual accomplishment always
Om Siddhasarasvatyai Namah
ॐ सिद्धसरस्वत्यै नमः।
Perfect wisdom and knowledge itself incarnate eternally
Om Kshamayai Namah
ॐ क्षमायै नमः।
The divine mother of infinite forgiveness and patience
Om Kantyai Namah
ॐ कान्त्यै नमः।
She who shines with transcendent radiance and beauty
Om Prabhayai Namah
ॐ प्रभायै नमः।
Her light illuminates all existence endlessly
Om Jyotsnayai Namah
ॐ ज्योत्स्नायै नमः।
The cool moonlight nurturing all devoted hearts
Om Parvatyai Namah
ॐ पार्वत्यै नमः।
Daughter of the mountain Parvata, Shiva’s consort.
Om Sarvamangalayai Namah
ॐ सर्वमङ्गलायै नमः।
She who bestows all auspiciousness and blessing
Om Hingulayai Namah
ॐ हिङ्गुलायै नमः।
The power dwelling in sacred vermilion and vitality
Om Chandikayai Namah
ॐ चण्डिकायै नमः।
The fierce goddess Chandika
Om Dantayai Namah
ॐ दान्तायै नमः।
The restraint that tames and defeats demons
Om Padmayai Namah
ॐ पद्मायै नमः।
The lotus-formed one, pure and unblemished
Om Lakshmyai Namah
ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Consort and abode of Goddess Lakshmi
Om Haripriyayai Namah
ॐ हरिप्रियायै नमः।
Hari’s beloved consort and divine counterpart
Om Tripurayai Namah
ॐ त्रिपुरायै नमः।
Conqueror of the three worlds and illusion
Om Nandinyai Namah
ॐ नन्दिन्यै नमः।
She who brings joy and delight to all
Om Nandayai Namah
ॐ नन्दायै नमः।
The source of supreme bliss and celebration
Om Sunandayai Namah
ॐ सुनन्दायै नमः।
Blessed by fortune, bringing good to all
Om Suravanditayai Namah
ॐ सुरवन्दितायै नमः।
Honored and worshipped by the gods
Om Yajnavidyayai Namah
ॐ यज्ञविद्यायै नमः।
The wisdom of ritual sacrifice and worship
Om Mahamayayai Namah
ॐ महामायायै नमः।
The great illusive power, mistress of maya
Om Vedamatre Namah
ॐ वेदमात्रे नमः।
Mother of all Vedic knowledge and truth
Om Sudhayai Namah
ॐ सुधायै नमः।
The divine nectar granting immortal life
Om Dhrityai Namah
ॐ धृत्यै नमः।
The very form of steadfastness and fortitude.
Om Pritaye Namah
ॐ प्रीतये नमः।
Beloved and dear to all
Om Prathayai Namah
ॐ प्रथायै नमः।
She who stands first among all creation
Om Prasiddhayai Namah
ॐ प्रसिद्धायै नमः।
Celebrated throughout all worlds and realms
Om Mridanyai Namah
ॐ मृडान्यै नमः।
The gentle mother granting mercy always
Om Vindhyavasinyai Namah
ॐ विन्ध्यवासिन्यै नमः।
She who dwells in the Vindhya sacred range
Om Siddhavidyayai Namah
ॐ सिद्धविद्यायै नमः।
Perfect knowledge achieved through spiritual practice
Om Mahashaktaye Namah
ॐ महाशक्तये नमः।
Bearer of supreme divine power
Om Prithvyai Namah
ॐ पृथ्व्यै नमः।
The divine Earth sustaining all life
Om Naradasevitayai Namah
ॐ नारदसेवितायै नमः।
Honored by the great sage Narada himself
Om Puruhutapriyayai Namah
ॐ पुरुहूतप्रियायै नमः।
Most cherished by the king of gods
Om Kantayai Namah
ॐ कान्तायै नमः।
The beloved, cherished and dear
Om Kaminyai Namah
ॐ कामिन्यै नमः।
Beloved sweetheart of the divine lover
Om Padmalochanayai Namah
ॐ पद्मलोचनायै नमः।
Radiant eyes as lovely as lotus flowers
Om Prahladinyai Namah
ॐ प्रह्लादिन्यै नमः।
She who fills hearts with joy and gladness
Om Mahamatre Namah
ॐ महामात्रे नमः।
The supreme measure underlying all existence
Om Durgayai Namah
ॐ दुर्गायै नमः।
The invincible goddess beyond all resistance
Om Durgatinashinyai Namah
ॐ दुर्गतिनाशिन्यै नमः।
She who destroys all forms of suffering
Om Jvalamukhyai Namah
ॐ ज्वालामुख्यै नमः।
Divine fury blazing as sacred fire
Om Sugotrayai Namah
ॐ सुगोत्रायै नमः।
Born of the most auspicious divine lineage
Om Jyotishe Namah
ॐ ज्योतिषे नमः।
The radiant light that illumines all
Om Kumudavasinyai Namah
ॐ कुमुदवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the realm of lotus flowers
Om Durgamayai Namah
ॐ दुर्गमायै नमः।
Transcendent and inaccessible to all attack
Om Durlabhayai Namah
ॐ दुर्लभायै नमः।
Rarely attained, hard to reach for the unworthy
Om Vidyayai Namah
ॐ विद्यायै नमः।
The supreme knowledge liberating all beings
Om Svargatyai Namah
ॐ स्वर्गत्यै नमः।
Granting access to the heavenly realms
Om Puravasinyai Namah
ॐ पुरवासिन्यै नमः।
Dweller in sacred cities and innermost hearts
Om Aparnayai Namah
ॐ अपर्णायै नमः।
Her austerity transcends all sustenance
Om Shambarimayayai Namah
ॐ शाम्बरीमायायै नमः।
Destroyer of all demonic illusions and deception
Om Madirayai Namah
ॐ मदिरायै नमः।
Divine intoxication and spiritual ecstasy itself
Om Mriduhasinyai Namah
ॐ मृदुहासिन्यै नमः।
Soft laughter soothing all troubled hearts
Om Kulavagishvaryai Namah
ॐ कुलवागीश्वर्यै नमः।
Supreme wisdom of lineage consciousness
Om Nityayai Namah
ॐ नित्यायै नमः।
The eternal principle beyond time
Om Nityaklinnayai Namah
ॐ नित्यक्लिन्नायै नमः।
Compassion eternally flowing to all beings
Om Krishodaryai Namah
ॐ कृशोदर्यै नमः।
Ascetic restraint through supreme self-control
Om Kameshvaryai Namah
ॐ कामेश्वर्यै नमः।
Supreme power governing all cosmic desire
Om Nilayai Namah
ॐ नीलायै नमः।
She dark as the infinite night sky
Om Bhirundayai Namah
ॐ भीरुण्डायै नमः।
Fierce destroyer of demonic forces always
Om Vahnivasinyai Namah
ॐ वह्निवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling within the sacred purifying fire
Om Lambodaryai Namah
ॐ लम्बोदर्यै नमः।
The pregnant mother containing all creation
Om Mahakalyai Namah
ॐ महाकाल्यै नमः।
Ultimate power of death and transformation
Om Vidyavidyeshvaryai Namah
ॐ विद्याविद्येश्वर्यै नमः।
She who rules wisdom and illusion
Om Nareshvarayai Namah
ॐ नरेश्वरायै नमः।
Supreme deity of all humanity
Om Satyayai Namah
ॐ सत्यायै नमः।
The truthful one, embodiment of eternal truth.
Om Sarvasaubhagyavardhinyai Namah
ॐ सर्वसौभाग्यवर्धिन्यै नमः।
Multiplier of all blessings and prosperity
Om Sankarshanyai Namah
ॐ सङ्कर्षण्यै नमः।
Drawing all creation into unity
Om Narasimhyai Namah
ॐ नारसिंह्यै नमः।
Fierce destroyer of evil without mercy
Om Vaishnavyai Namah
ॐ वैष्णव्यै नमः।
The divine energy and strength itself
Om Mahodaryai Namah
ॐ महोदर्यै नमः।
Infinite womb containing all of creation
Om Katyayanyai Namah
ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः।
Daughter of sage Katyayana, the warrior goddess
Om Champayai Namah
ॐ चम्पायै नमः।
Fragrant sacred flower of divine grace
Om Sarvasampattikarinyai Namah
ॐ सर्वसम्पत्तिकारिण्यै नमः।
Bestower of every form of abundance
Om Narayanyai Namah
ॐ नारायण्यै नमः।
The primordial feminine power divine
Om Mahanidrayai Namah
ॐ महानिद्रायै नमः।
The cosmic sleep from which all awakens
Om Yoganidrayai Namah
ॐ योगनिद्रायै नमः।
Transcendent consciousness beyond waking states
Om Prabhavatyai Namah
ॐ प्रभावत्यै नमः।
Adorned with supreme divine effulgence
Om Prajnaparamitayai Namah
ॐ प्रज्ञापारमितायै नमः।
Ultimate wisdom transcending all understanding
Om Prajnayai Namah
ॐ प्रज्ञायै नमः।
Pure consciousness and spiritual wisdom
Om Tarayai Namah
ॐ तारायै नमः।
She guides lost souls across existence
Om Madhumatyai Namah
ॐ मधुमत्यै नमः।
Sweet compassion and divine grace
Om Madhuve Namah
ॐ मधुवे नमः।
The divine sweetness nourishing all
Om Kshirarnavasudhaharayai Namah
ॐ क्षीरार्णवसुधाहारायै नमः।
Nectar emerging from the cosmic ocean
Om Kalikayai Namah
ॐ कालिकायै नमः।
Fierce form destroying ignorance and ego
Om Simhavahinyai Namah
ॐ सिंहवाहिन्यै नमः।
Powerful warrior riding the king beast
Om Omkarayai Namah
ॐ ओंकारायै नमः।
The sacred sound Om itself eternally
Om Vasudhakarayai Namah
ॐ वसुधाकारायै नमः।
She who nourishes all of earth
Om Chetanayai Namah
ॐ चेतनायै नमः।
Pure consciousness enlivening all creation
Om Kopanakrityai Namah
ॐ कोपनाकृत्यै नमः।
Righteous wrath conquering all evil
Om Ardhabindudharayai Namah
ॐ अर्धबिन्दुधरायै नमः।
Source of all sound and creation
Om Dharayai Namah
ॐ धारायै नमः।
She sustains and supports all eternally
Om Vishvamatre Namah
ॐ विश्वमात्रे नमः।
Supreme mother of all worlds
Om Kalavatyai Namah
ॐ कलावत्यै नमः।
Skilled in all arts and cosmic play
Om Padmavatyai Namah
ॐ पद्मावत्यै नमः।
Surrounded by sacred lotus blossoms
Om Suvastrayai Namah
ॐ सुवस्त्रायै नमः।
Clothed in divine radiance and grace
Om Prabuddhayai Namah
ॐ प्रबुद्धायै नमः।
Eternally awakened to all truth
Om Sarasvatyai Namah
ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः।
Goddess of wisdom and eloquence
Om Kundasanayai Namah
ॐ कुण्डासनायै नमः।
The inner sanctuary of consciousness
Om Jagaddhatryai Namah
ॐ जगद्धात्र्यै नमः।
She who upholds all existence
Om Buddhamatre Namah
ॐ बुद्धमात्रे नमः।
Mother of divine intellect and understanding
Om Jineshvaryai Namah
ॐ जिनेश्वर्यै नमः।
The goddess of all spiritual victory
Om Jinamatre Namah
ॐ जिनमात्रे नमः।
She gives birth to the enlightened
Om Jinendrayai Namah
ॐ जिनेन्द्रायै नमः।
Supreme ruler of all conquest
Om Sharadayai Namah
ॐ शारदायै नमः।
Radiant as autumn, pure and luminous
Om Hamsavahanayai Namah
ॐ हंसवाहनायै नमः।
Riding the sacred swan of wisdom
Om Rajyalakshmyai Namah
ॐ राज्यलक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Goddess bestowing sovereignty and power
Om Vashatkarayai Namah
ॐ वषट्कारायै नमः।
Sacred invocation activating cosmic power
Om Sudhakarayai Namah
ॐ सुधाकारायै नमः।
She produces the elixir of immortality
Om Sudhatmikayai Namah
ॐ सुधात्मिकायै नमः।
The divine immortal essence itself
Om Rajanitaye Namah
ॐ राजनीतये नमः।
Granting the darkness for rest
Om Trayyai Namah
ॐ त्रय्यै नमः।
Power underlying the three Vedas
Om Vartayai Namah
ॐ वार्तायै नमः।
She sustains the cosmic wheel eternally
Om Dandanitaye Namah
ॐ दण्डनीतये नमः।
The power of cosmic law and order
Om Kiyavatyai Namah
ॐ कियावत्यै नमः।
Possessed of supreme skill and craft
Om Sadbhutyai Namah
ॐ सद्भूत्यै नमः।
Manifestor of all auspicious becoming
Om Tarinyai Namah
ॐ तारिण्यै नमः।
She rescues all beings from suffering
Om Shraddhayai Namah
ॐ श्रद्धायै नमः।
The embodiment of sacred faith and devotion
Om Sadgataye Namah
ॐ सद्गतये नमः।
Granting the righteous path to liberation
Om Satparayanayai Namah
ॐ सत्परायणायै नमः।
The ultimate refuge of the wise
Om Sindhave Namah
ॐ सिन्धवे नमः।
The vast infinite ocean of grace
Om Mandakinyai Namah
ॐ मन्दाकिन्यै नमः।
River of divine blessings flowing eternally
Om Gangayai Namah
ॐ गङ्गायै नमः।
The purifying Ganges washing all sins
Om Yamunayai Namah
ॐ यमुनायै नमः।
River beloved by Krishna eternally
Om Sarasvatyai Namah
ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः।
Goddess of wisdom and eloquence
Om Godavaryai Namah
ॐ गोदावर्यै नमः।
The river of prosperity and grace
Om Vipashayai Namah
ॐ विपाशायै नमः।
Sacred river nourishing all beings
Om Kaveryai Namah
ॐ कावेर्यै नमः।
Mother river of southern holy lands
Om Shatahandayai Namah
ॐ शतहन्दायै नमः।
She grants gifts a hundredfold over
Om Sarayvai Namah
ॐ सरय्वै नमः।
River where Rama’s kingdom flourished
Om Chandrabhagayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रभागायै नमः।
Luminous river flowing with divine grace
Om Kaushikyai Namah
ॐ कौशिक्यै नमः।
Energy fierce in vanquishing all demons
Om Gandakyai Namah
ॐ गण्डक्यै नमः।
Sacred river flowing through holy lands
Om Shuchaye Namah
ॐ शुचये नमः।
Her nature is absolute purity
Om Narmadayai Namah
ॐ नर्मदायै नमः।
Mother river granting liberation to all
Om Karmanashaya Namah
ॐ कर्मनाशाय नमः।
She destroys the bondage of karma
Om Charmanvatyai Namah
ॐ चर्मण्वत्यै नमः।
The river that purifies all souls
Om Devikayai Namah
ॐ देविकायै नमः।
The river sacred to the goddess
Om Vetravatyai Namah
ॐ वेत्रवत्यै नमः।
River flowing through ancient temples
Om Vitastayai Namah
ॐ वितस्तायै नमः।
Sacred river of Kashmir’s valleys
Om Varadayai Namah
ॐ वरदायै नमः।
She grants all blessings and desires
Om Naravahanayai Namah
ॐ नरवाहनायै नमः।
She carries and supports all humanity
Om Satyai Namah
ॐ सत्यै नमः।
The absolute truth of all existence
Om Pativratayai Namah
ॐ पतिव्रतायै नमः।
Eternal companion devoted to Shiva
Om Sadhvyai Namah
ॐ साध्व्यै नमः।
The virtuous and chaste one
Om Suchakshushe Namah
ॐ सुचक्षुषे नमः।
She with eyes radiant as jewels
Om Kundavasinyai Namah
ॐ कुण्डवासिन्यै नमः।
The hidden presence within all hearts
Om Ekachakshushe Namah
ॐ एकचक्षुषे नमः।
Singular vision perceiving ultimate truth
Om Sahasrakshyai Namah
ॐ सहस्राक्ष्यै नमः।
She perceives and sees all truth
Om Sushronyai Namah
ॐ सुश्रोण्यै नमः।
Goddess of grace and perfect form
Om Bhagamalinyai Namah
ॐ भगमालिन्यै नमः।
She crowned with auspiciousness and power
Om Sena Namah
ॐ सेना नमः।
The divine army conquering evil
Om Shronyai Namah
ॐ श्रोण्यै नमः।
The graceful form of divine power
Om Patakayai Namah
ॐ पताकायै नमः।
Banner of righteousness waving triumphantly
Om Suvyuhayai Namah
ॐ सुव्यूहायै नमः।
She arranges all into perfect order
Om Yuddhakankshinyai Namah
ॐ युद्धकान्क्षिण्यै नमः।
She eagerly destroys all demons
Om Patakinyai Namah
ॐ पताकिन्यै नमः।
Bearer of victory’s sacred standard
Om Dayarambhayai Namah
ॐ दयारम्भायै नमः।
The source of all compassion
Om Vipanchipanchamapriyayai Namah
ॐ विपञ्चीपञ्चमप्रियायै नमः।
Delighted by sacred music and sound
Om Paraparakalakantayai Namah
ॐ परापरकलाकान्तायै नमः।
She transcends all cosmic grades
Om Trishaktaye Namah
ॐ त्रिशक्तये नमः।
The triple power of cosmic action
Om Mokshadayinyai Namah
ॐ मोक्षदायिन्यै नमः।
She grants the final liberation
Om Aindrayai Namah
ॐ ऐन्द्रयै नमः।
The energy of the king of gods
Om Maheshvaryai Namah
ॐ माहेश्वर्यै नमः।
Supreme energy of the great lord
Om Brahmayai Namah
ॐ ब्राह्मयै नमः।
The creative energy of the universe
Om Kaumaryai Namah
ॐ कौमार्यै नमः।
Warrior energy defeating all demons
Om Kulavasinyai Namah
ॐ कुलवासिन्यै नमः।
She dwells within all lineages
Om Ichchhayai Namah
ॐ इच्छायै नमः।
The cosmic will underlying manifestation
Om Bhagavatyai Namah
ॐ भगवत्यै नमः।
The divine goddess, possessor of all six auspicious glories
Om Shaktaye Namah
ॐ शक्तये नमः।
The primordial power and energy
Om Kamadhenave Namah
ॐ कामधेनवे नमः।
She grants all desires as cosmic cow
Om Kripavatyai Namah
ॐ कृपावत्यै नमः।
Her compassion flows endlessly to all
Om Vajrayudhayai Namah
ॐ वज्रायुधायै नमः।
Armed with cosmic power invincible
Om Vajrahastayai Namah
ॐ वज्रहस्तायै नमः।
The fierce hand of divine wrath
Om Chandyai Namah
ॐ चण्ड्यै नमः।
Wrathful form destroying all evil
Om Chandaparakramayai Namah
ॐ चण्डपराक्रमायै नमः।
She of mighty valor and strength
Om Gauryai Namah
ॐ गौर्यै नमः।
The fair one, luminous and golden in complexion.
Om Suvarnavarnayai Namah
ॐ सुवर्णवर्णायै नमः।
Radiant with golden luminescence
Om Sthitisamharakarinyai Namah
ॐ स्थितिसंहारकारिण्यै नमः।
She sustains and destroys all
Om Ekayai Namah
ॐ एकायै नमः।
Singular unity underlying multiplicity
Om Anekayai Namah
ॐ अनेकायै नमः।
She manifests as infinite forms
Om Mahejyayai Namah
ॐ महेज्यायै नमः।
Supremely honored throughout creation
Om Shatabahave Namah
ॐ शतबाहवे नमः।
Possessed of infinite strength
Om Mahabhujayai Namah
ॐ महाभुजायै नमः।
The mighty goddess of vast strength
Om Bhujangabhushanayai Namah
ॐ भुजङ्गभूषणायै नमः।
Crowned with serpent power
Om Bhushayai Namah
ॐ भूषायै नमः।
The one adorned with divine splendor
Om Shatchakrakramavasinyai Namah
ॐ षट्चक्रक्रमवासिन्यै नमः।
She ensconced in subtle energy centers
Om Shatchakrabhedinyai Namah
ॐ षट्चक्रभेदिन्यै नमः।
She pierces through all spiritual centers
Om Shyamayai Namah
ॐ श्यामायै नमः।
Dark and lovely, radiant with the hue of monsoon clouds
Om Kayasthayai Namah
ॐ कायस्थायै नमः।
The divine embodied in physical form
Om Kayavarjitayai Namah
ॐ कायवर्जितायै नमः।
Transcendent one beyond physical form
Om Susmitayai Namah
ॐ सुस्मितायै नमः।
Her smile shines with grace
Om Sumukhyai Namah
ॐ सुमुख्यै नमः।
Radiant face of divine grace
Om Kshamayai Namah
ॐ क्षामायै नमः।
The goddess of tolerance and forgiveness
Om Mulaprakrityai Namah
ॐ मूलप्रकृत्यै नमः।
The fundamental shakti of creation
Om Ishvaryai Namah
ॐ ईश्वर्यै नमः।
Supreme divine power and sovereignty
Om Ajayai Namah
ॐ अजायै नमः।
The eternal unborn principle
Om Bahuvarnayai Namah
ॐ बहुवर्णायै नमः।
The infinite spectrum of manifestation
Om Purusharthapravartinyai Namah
ॐ पुरुषार्थप्रवर्तिन्यै नमः।
She who guides souls to fulfillment
Om Raktayai Namah
ॐ रक्तायै नमः।
The red energy of divine power
Om Nilayai Namah
ॐ नीलायै नमः।
She dark as the infinite night sky
Om Sitayai Namah
ॐ सितायै नमः।
The cool serenity of compassion
Om Shyamayai Namah
ॐ श्यामायै नमः।
Dark and lovely, radiant with the hue of monsoon clouds
Om Krishnayai Namah
ॐ कृष्णायै नमः।
The infinite darkness of mystery
Om Pitayai Namah
ॐ पीतायै नमः।
The golden energy of divine peace
Om Karburayai Namah
ॐ कर्बुरायै नमः।
The wondrous interplay of all colors
Om Kshudhayai Namah
ॐ क्षुधायै नमः।
The cosmic hunger driving evolution
Om Trishnayai Namah
ॐ तृष्णायै नमः।
The eternal yearning uniting all
Om Jaravriddhayai Namah
ॐ जरावृद्धायै नमः।
Wisdom earned through ages of time
Om Tarunyai Namah
ॐ तरुण्यै नमः।
The ever-young goddess.
Om Karunalayayai Namah
ॐ करुणालयायै नमः।
The sanctuary of divine mercy
Om Kalayai Namah
ॐ कलायै नमः।
Eternal dance of time and art
Om Kashthayai Namah
ॐ काष्ठायै नमः।
Steadfast foundation underlying all
Om Muhurtayai Namah
ॐ मुहूर्तायै नमः।
Guardian of perfect cosmic timing
Om Nimishayai Namah
ॐ निमिषायै नमः।
Instant containing all eternity
Om Kalarupinyai Namah
ॐ कालरूपिण्यै नमः।
She embodies time itself eternally
Om Sukarnarasanayai Namah
ॐ सुकर्णरसनायै नमः।
Exquisite taste and divine sound
Om Nasayai Namah
ॐ नासायै नमः।
The life force flowing through breath
Om Chakshushe Namah
ॐ चक्षुषे नमः।
The power of divine perception
Om Sparshavatyai Namah
ॐ स्पर्शवत्यै नमः।
Tender touch of divine grace
Om Rasayai Namah
ॐ रसायै नमः।
The supreme essence and all flavor
Om Gandhapriyayai Namah
ॐ गन्धप्रियायै नमः।
She who loves the fragrance of flowers
Om Sugandhayai Namah
ॐ सुगन्धायै नमः।
Embodiment of sweet and divine fragrance
Om Susparshayai Namah
ॐ सुस्पर्शायै नमः।
She whose touch brings delight
Om Manogataye Namah
ॐ मनोगतये नमः।
She who dwells in every heart
Om Mriganabhaye Namah
ॐ मृगनाभये नमः।
Deer-eyed, swift as the gazelle
Om Mrigakshyai Namah
ॐ मृगाक्ष्यै नमः।
Whose eyes are as gentle and startled as a doe’s
Om Karpuramodadharinyai Namah
ॐ कर्पूरामोदधारिण्यै नमः।
Bearer of camphor and fragrant breath
Om Padmayonaye Namah
ॐ पद्मयोनये नमः।
Born from the cosmic lotus
Om Sukeshyai Namah
ॐ सुकेश्यै नमः।
She with beautiful, flowing hair
Om Sulingayai Namah
ॐ सुलिङ्गायै नमः।
Marked with auspicious divine signs
Om Bhagarupinyai Namah
ॐ भगरूपिण्यै नमः।
Embodiment of beauty and fortune
Om Yonimudrayai Namah
ॐ योनिमुद्रायै नमः।
Bearer of the sacred yoni-seal
Om Mahamudrayai Namah
ॐ महामुद्रायै नमः।
Wielder of the great cosmic seal
Om Khecharyai Namah
ॐ खेचर्यै नमः।
She who moves freely through the sky
Om Khagagaminyai Namah
ॐ खगगामिन्यै नमः।
Traveler swift as the wind-birds
Om Madhushriyai Namah
ॐ मधुश्रियै नमः।
Goddess of sweetness and prosperity
Om Madhavivallayai Namah
ॐ माधवीवल्लयै नमः।
Adorned with honeyed climbing vines
Om Madhumattayai Namah
ॐ मधुमत्तायै नमः।
She intoxicated with divine honey
Om Madoddhatayai Namah
ॐ मदोद्धतायै नमः।
Elevated by sacred pride and power
Om Matangyai Namah
ॐ मातङ्ग्यै नमः।
Associated with the sacred elephant
Om Shukahastayai Namah
ॐ शुकहस्तायै नमः।
She holding the parrot in her hand
Om Pushpabanayai Namah
ॐ पुष्पबाणायै नमः।
Arrows made of flowers in her grasp
Om Ikshuchapinyai Namah
ॐ इक्षुचापिन्यै नमः।
Wielder of the sugarcane-bow
Om Raktambaradharayai Namah
ॐ रक्ताम्बरधरायै नमः।
She clothed in brilliant red
Om Kshivayai Namah
ॐ क्षीवायै नमः।
Difficult and resistant to harm
Om Raktapushpavatamsinyai Namah
ॐ रक्तपुष्पावतंसिन्यै नमः।
Crowned with garlands of red flowers
Om Shubhrambaradharayai Namah
ॐ शुभ्राम्बरधरायै नमः।
Wearer of pure and luminous garments
Om Dhirayai Namah
ॐ धीरायै नमः।
She brave and steadfast in spirit
Om Mahashvetayai Namah
ॐ महाश्वेतायै नमः।
The great white dazzling one
Om Vasupriyayai Namah
ॐ वसुप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all treasure and wealth
Om Suvenaye Namah
ॐ सुवेणये नमः।
She of fair and auspicious appearance
Om Padmahastayai Namah
ॐ पद्महस्तायै नमः।
Whose hand is soft and fair as a lotus
Om Muktaharavibhushanayai Namah
ॐ मुक्ताहारविभूषणायै नमः।
Bedecked with pearl garlands
Om Karpuramodanihshvasayai Namah
ॐ कर्पूरामोदनिःश्वासायै नमः।
Her divine breath is camphor-fragrance
Om Padminyai Namah
ॐ पद्मिन्यै नमः।
She full of lotus-beauty
Om Padmamandirayai Namah
ॐ पद्ममन्दिरायै नमः।
Abode and temple of the lotus
Om Khadginyai Namah
ॐ खड्गिन्यै नमः।
She bearing the celestial sword
Om Chakrahastayai Namah
ॐ चक्रहस्तायै नमः।
She who holds the discus in hand
Om Bhusundyai Namah
ॐ भुसुण्ड्यै नमः।
Associated with the sacred bird
Om Parighayudhayai Namah
ॐ परिघायुधायै नमः।
Wielder of the iron mace-weapon
Om Chapinyai Namah
ॐ चापिन्यै नमः।
She who bears the powerful bow
Om Pashahastayai Namah
ॐ पाशहस्तायै नमः।
Holding the noose of bondage-release
Om Trishulavaradharinyai Namah
ॐ त्रिशूलवरधारिण्यै नमः।
Bearer of the auspicious trident
Om Subanayai Namah
ॐ सुबाणायै नमः।
She of arrows supremely crafted
Om Shaktihastayai Namah
ॐ शक्तिहस्तायै नमः।
Wielder of the power-spear
Om Mayuravaravahanayai Namah
ॐ मयूरवरवाहनायै नमः।
Mounted on the resplendent peacock
Om Varayudhadharayai Namah
ॐ वरायुधधरायै नमः।
Bearer of all excellent weapons
Om Virayai Namah
ॐ वीरायै नमः।
The fearless heroic warrior-goddess
Om Virapanamadotkatayai Namah
ॐ वीरपानमदोत्कटायै नमः।
Intoxicated with heroic might
Om Vasudhayai Namah
ॐ वसुधायै नमः।
Bestower of all riches and wealth
Om Vasudharayai Namah
ॐ वसुधारायै नमः।
She who yields forth abundance
Om Jayayai Namah
ॐ जयायै नमः।
Victory and triumph embodied
Om Shakambharyai Namah
ॐ शाकम्भर्यै नमः।
She dwelling in sacred Shakambhara
Om Shivayai Namah
ॐ शिवायै नमः।
The auspicious one, gentle and benign
Om Vijayayai Namah
ॐ विजयायै नमः।
Conquest and victory are her nature
Om Jayantyai Namah
ॐ जयन्त्यै नमः।
She who is Jayanti, the goddess of triumph.
Om Sustanyai Namah
ॐ सुस्तन्यै नमः।
She of full and perfect breasts
Om Shatrunashinyai Namah
ॐ शत्रुनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of all enemies utterly
Om Antarvatnyai Namah
ॐ अन्तर्वत्न्यै नमः।
She hidden within the innermost heart
Om Vedashaktaye Namah
ॐ वेदशक्तये नमः।
Empowered by all the Vedas
Om Varadayai Namah
ॐ वरदायै नमः।
She grants all blessings and desires
Om Varadharinyai Namah
ॐ वरधारिण्यै नमः।
Bestower of blessings and boons
Om Shitalayai Namah
ॐ शीतलायै नमः।
Cool and soothing like blessed waters
Om Sushilayai Namah
ॐ सुशीलायै नमः।
She of most excellent character
Om Balagrahavinashinyai Namah
ॐ बालग्रहविनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of childhood afflictions
Om Kumaryai Namah
ॐ कुमार्यै नमः।
The eternal virgin goddess
Om Suparvayai Namah
ॐ सुपर्वायै नमः।
She of perfect symmetry and form
Om Kamakhyayai Namah
ॐ कामाख्यायै नमः।
Goddess of desire and fulfillment
Om Kamavanditayai Namah
ॐ कामवन्दितायै नमः।
Praised and sought by all desire
Om Jalandharadharayai Namah
ॐ जालन्धरधरायै नमः।
Dweller in the sacred Jalandhara
Om Anantayai Namah
ॐ अनन्तायै नमः।
Infinite, eternal, and unchanging
Om Kamarupanivasinyai Namah
ॐ कामरूपनिवासिन्यै नमः।
She dwelling in Kamaru region
Om Kamabijavatyai Namah
ॐ कामबीजवत्यै नमः।
Full of the seeds of desire
Om Satyayai Namah
ॐ सत्यायै नमः।
The truthful one, embodiment of eternal truth.
Om Satyadharmaparayanayai Namah
ॐ सत्यधर्मपरायणायै नमः।
Devoted to truth and cosmic law
Om Sthulamargasthitayai Namah
ॐ स्थूलमार्गस्थितायै नमः।
Established on the material path
Om Sukshmayai Namah
ॐ सूक्ष्मायै नमः।
The subtle inner-dwelling goddess
Om Sukshmabuddhiprabodhinyai Namah
ॐ सूक्ष्मबुद्धिप्रबोधिन्यै नमः।
Awakener of subtle spiritual wisdom
Om Shatkonayai Namah
ॐ षट्कोणायै नमः।
She of the six-pointed sacred star
Om Trikonayai Namah
ॐ त्रिकोणायै नमः।
She of the upward-pointing triangle
Om Trinetrayai Namah
ॐ त्रिनेत्रायै नमः।
The three-eyed mother goddess
Om Tripurasundaryai Namah
ॐ त्रिपुरसुन्दर्यै नमः।
Beauty supreme of three worlds
Om Vrishapriyayai Namah
ॐ वृषप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of the sacred bull Nandi
Om Vrisharudhayai Namah
ॐ वृषारूढायै नमः।
Mounted on the dharma-bull
Om Mahishasuraghatinyai Namah
ॐ महिषासुरघातिन्यै नमः।
Slayer of the buffalo-demon
Om Shumbhadarpaharayai Namah
ॐ शुम्भदर्पहरायै नमः।
Destroyer of Shumbha’s pride
Om Diptayai Namah
ॐ दीप्तायै नमः।
She radiant as blazing flame
Om Diptapavakasannibhayai Namah
ॐ दीप्तपावकसन्निभायै नमः।
Brilliant as the sacred fire
Om Kapalabhushanayai Namah
ॐ कपालभूषणायै नमः।
Adorned with skull ornaments
Om Kalyai Namah
ॐ काल्यै नमः।
The dark goddess of primal time
Om Kapalamalyadharinyai Namah
ॐ कपालमाल्यधारिण्यै नमः।
Wearing garlands of sacred skulls
Om Kapalakundalayai Namah
ॐ कपालकुण्डलायै नमः।
Bedecked with skull-shaped earrings
Om Dirghayai Namah
ॐ दीर्घायै नमः।
The extended form of consciousness
Om Shivadutyai Namah
ॐ शिवदूत्यै नमः।
Messenger of the auspicious Shiva
Om Ghanadhvanaye Namah
ॐ घनध्वनये नमः।
Sound of the cosmic thunder-voice
Om Siddhidayai Namah
ॐ सिद्धिदायै नमः।
Grantress of spiritual perfections
Om Buddhidayai Namah
ॐ बुद्धिदायै नमः।
Giver of true wisdom and insight
Om Nityayai Namah
ॐ नित्यायै नमः।
The eternal principle beyond time
Om Satyamargaprabodhinyai Namah
ॐ सत्यमार्गप्रबोधिन्यै नमः।
Guide illuminating the path of truth
Om Kambugrivayai Namah
ॐ कम्बुग्रीवायै नमः।
She with a conch-like curved neck
Om Vasumatyai Namah
ॐ वसुमत्यै नमः।
Her mind holds infinite treasures
Om Chhatrachchhayakritalayayai Namah
ॐ छत्रच्छायाकृतालयायै नमः।
Dwelling in the shadow of umbrellas
Om Jagadgarbhayai Namah
ॐ जगद्गर्भायै नमः।
Womb containing all creation
Om Kundalinyai Namah
ॐ कुण्डलिन्यै नमः।
The serpent power coiled within
Om Bhujagakarashayinyai Namah
ॐ भुजगाकारशायिन्यै नमः।
Resting in the serpent-form
Om Prollasatsaptapadmayai Namah
ॐ प्रोल्लसत्सप्तपद्मायै नमः।
She of the seven blooming lotuses
Om Nabhinalamrinalinyai Namah
ॐ नाभिनालमृणालिन्यै नमः।
The navel-lotus fiber connecting all
Om Muladharayai Namah
ॐ मूलाधारायै नमः।
The root energy foundation itself
Om Nirakarayai Namah
ॐ निराकारायै नमः।
Beyond form and manifestation
Om Vahrikundakritalayayai Namah
ॐ वह्रिकुण्डकृतालयायै नमः।
Dwelling in the fire-pit sanctuary
Om Vayukundasukhasinayai Namah
ॐ वायुकुण्डसुखासीनायै नमः।
Blissfully seated in wind-element
Om Niradharayai Namah
ॐ निराधारायै नमः।
Independent, needing no support
Om Nirashrayayai Namah
ॐ निराश्रयायै नमः।
She who takes refuge in none
Om Shvasochchhvasagatyai Namah
ॐ श्वासोच्छ्वासगत्यै नमः।
The breath’s movement, in and out
Om Jivayai Namah
ॐ जीवायै नमः।
Living principle in all beings
Om Grahinyai Namah
ॐ ग्राहिण्यै नमः।
She who grasps and holds all
Om Vahnisamshrayayai Namah
ॐ वह्निसंश्रयायै नमः।
Refuge dwelling in sacred fire
Om Vahnitantusamutthanayai Namah
ॐ वह्नितन्तुसमुत्थानायै नमः।
Rising forth from fire’s threads
Om Shadrasasvadalolupayai Namah
ॐ षड्रसास्वादलोलुपायै नमः।
Eager for all six tastes
Om Tapasvinyai Namah
ॐ तपस्विन्यै नमः।
She ascetic in her spiritual practice
Om Tapahsiddhaye Namah
ॐ तपःसिद्धये नमः।
Perfection achieved through austerity
Om Tapasyai Namah
ॐ तापस्यै नमः।
Austerity and penance embodied
Om Tapahpriyayai Namah
ॐ तपःप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all the ascetics
Om Taponishthayai Namah
ॐ तपोनिष्ठायै नमः।
Established firm in austerity
Om Tapoyuktayai Namah
ॐ तपोयुक्तायै नमः।
Endowed with ascetic spiritual power
Om Tapasah Siddhidayinyai Namah
ॐ तपसः सिद्धिदायिन्यै नमः।
Giver of powers to the strict ascetics
Om Saptadhatumayimurtaye Namah
ॐ सप्तधातुमयीमूर्तये नमः।
Form composed of seven bodily tissues
Om Saptadhatvantarashrayayai Namah
ॐ सप्तधात्वन्तराश्रयायै नमः।
Refuge between the elements
Om Dehapushtaye Namah
ॐ देहपुष्टये नमः।
Nourisher of all physical bodies
Om Manah Tushtaye Namah
ॐ मनः तुष्टये नमः।
She who brings peace to the mind
Om Annapushtaye Namah
ॐ अन्नपुष्टये नमः।
Giver of nourishment through food
Om Baloddhatayai Namah
ॐ बलोद्धतायै नमः।
Elevated in mighty strength
Om Oshadhaye Namah
ॐ ओषधये नमः।
Medicinal healing power itself
Om Vaidyamatre Namah
ॐ वैद्यमात्रे नमः।
Mother of all physicians and healers
Om Dravyashaktaye Namah
ॐ द्रव्यशक्तये नमः।
Power of all material substances
Om Prabhavinyai Namah
ॐ प्रभाविन्यै नमः।
She of sovereign manifesting power
Om Vaidyayai Namah
ॐ वैद्यायै नमः।
The healing physician goddess
Om Vaidyachikitsayai Namah
ॐ वैद्यचिकित्सायै नमः।
Healing cure and treatment embodied
Om Supathyayai Namah
ॐ सुपथ्यायै नमः।
She of beneficial diet and path
Om Roganashinyai Namah
ॐ रोगनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of all disease and sickness
Om Mrigayayai Namah
ॐ मृगयायै नमः।
Associated with the hunt and deer
Om Mrigamamsadayai Namah
ॐ मृगमांसादायै नमः।
Giver of the deer-hunt’s blessing
Om Mrigatvache Namah
ॐ मृगत्वचे नमः।
Wearer of the deer-hide cloak
Om Mrigalochanayai Namah
ॐ मृगलोचनायै नमः।
Deer-eyed tender-glancing goddess
Om Vagurayai Namah
ॐ वागुरायै नमः।
Associated with the sacred mongoose
Om Bandharupayai Namah
ॐ बन्धरूपायै नमः।
She embodying bondage itself
Om Vadharupayai Namah
ॐ वधरूपायै नमः।
Embodiment of slaying and conquest
Om Vadhoddhatayai Namah
ॐ वधोद्धतायै नमः।
Elevated in slaughter and triumph
Om Bandyai Namah
ॐ बन्द्यै नमः।
She who binds and holds all
Om Vandistutakarayai Namah
ॐ वन्दिस्तुताकारायै नमः।
Maker of devoted worship and praise
Om Karabandhavimochanyai Namah
ॐ काराबन्धविमोचन्यै नमः।
Liberator from bonds and fetters
Om Shrinkhalayai Namah
ॐ शृङ्खलायै नमः।
She of the celestial chains
Om Khalahayai Namah
ॐ खलहायै नमः।
She who destroys all enmity
Om Vidyute Namah
ॐ विद्युते नमः।
Bright as lightning
Om Dridhabandhavimochanyai Namah
ॐ दृढबन्धविमोचन्यै नमः।
Liberator from the strongest bonds
Om Ambikayai Namah
ॐ अम्बिकायै नमः।
The universal mother goddess
Om Ambalikayai Namah
ॐ अम्बालिकायै नमः।
Mother Durga, the Supreme Shakti
Om Ambayai Namah
ॐ अम्बायै नमः।
She who is the universal Mother, Amba
Om Svakshayai Namah
ॐ स्वक्षायै नमः।
She possessing perfect self-vision
Om Sadhujanarchitayai Namah
ॐ साधुजनार्चितायै नमः।
Worshipped by saints and sages
Om Kaulikyai Namah
ॐ कौलिक्यै नमः।
She of the tantric family tradition
Om Kulavidyayai Namah
ॐ कुलविद्यायै नमः।
Knowledge of the sacred lineage
Om Sukulayai Namah
ॐ सुकुलायै नमः।
She of noble and pure lineage
Om Kulapujitayai Namah
ॐ कुलपूजितायै नमः।
Worshipped by all her devotees
Om Kalachakrabhramayai Namah
ॐ कालचक्रभ्रमायै नमः।
The wheel of time revolving
Om Bhrantayai Namah
ॐ भ्रान्तायै नमः।
She who confuses all confusion
Om Vibhramayai Namah
ॐ विभ्रमायै नमः।
She of manifold mystical movements
Om Bhramanashinyai Namah
ॐ भ्रमनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of delusion and confusion
Om Vatyalyai Namah
ॐ वात्याल्यै नमः।
She embodying the winds
Om Meghamalayai Namah
ॐ मेघमालायै नमः।
Adorned with cloud-garlands
Om Suvrishtyai Namah
ॐ सुवृष्ट्यै नमः।
Bringer of beneficial rains
Om Sasyavardhinyai Namah
ॐ सस्यवर्धिन्यै नमः।
Grower of harvests and crops
Om Akarayai Namah
ॐ अकारायै नमः।
The immovable mountain itself
Om Ikarayai Namah
ॐ इकारायै नमः।
The cosmic vowel-sound embodied
Om Ukarayai Namah
ॐ उकारायै नमः।
The sound that brings forth
Om Aikararupinyai Namah
ॐ ऐकाररूपिण्यै नमः।
She embodying all the vowel-sounds
Om Hrimkaryai Namah
ॐ ह्रींकार्यै नमः।
The Hrim seed-mantra itself
Om Bijarupayai Namah
ॐ बीजरूपायै नमः।
Form of the sacred seed-mantras
Om Klimkarayai Namah
ॐ क्लींकारायै नमः।
The Klim mantra of desire
Om Ambaravasinyai Namah
ॐ अम्बरवासिन्यै नमः।
She dwelling in the sky
Om Sarvaksharamayishaktaye Namah
ॐ सर्वाक्षरमयीशक्तये नमः।
Power encompassing all letters
Om Aksharayai Namah
ॐ अक्षरायै नमः।
The imperishable one, eternal and unchanging
Om Varnamalinyai Namah
ॐ वर्णमालिन्यै नमः।
Garlanded with sacred syllables
Om Sindurarunavaktrayai Namah
ॐ सिन्दूरारुणवक्त्रायै नमः।
Face glowing with vermillion
Om Sinduratilakapriyayai Namah
ॐ सिन्दूरतिलकप्रियायै नमः।
Lover of the vermillion forehead-mark
Om Vashyayai Namah
ॐ वश्यायै नमः।
She who subjugates all will
Om Vashyabijayai Namah
ॐ वश्यबीजायै नमः।
The subjugating seed-mantra itself
Om Lokavashyavibhavinyai Namah
ॐ लोकवश्यविभाविन्यै नमः।
Manifesting control over worlds
Om Nripavashyayai Namah
ॐ नृपवश्यायै नमः।
She who subjugates all kings
Om Nripaihsevyayai Namah
ॐ नृपैःसेव्यायै नमः।
Served with honor by all kings
Om Nripavashyakaryai Namah
ॐ नृपवश्यकर्यै नमः।
Maker of kings obedient
Om Priyayai Namah
ॐ प्रियायै नमः।
The beloved, dearest to Krishna’s heart
Om Mahishyai Namah
ॐ महिष्यै नमः।
Queen and empress of power
Om Nripamanyayai Namah
ॐ नृपमान्यायै नमः।
Honored and esteemed by kings
Om Nrimanyayai Namah
ॐ नृमान्यायै नमः।
Honored by all humankind
Om Nripanandinyai Namah
ॐ नृपनन्दिन्यै नमः।
Delight and joy of all rulers
Om Nripadharmamayyai Namah
ॐ नृपधर्ममय्यै नमः।
Embodying the dharma of kings
Om Dhanyayai Namah
ॐ धन्यायै नमः।
She who is blessed and fortunate
Om Dhanadhanyavivardhinyai Namah
ॐ धनधान्यविवर्धिन्यै नमः।
Increaser of wealth and harvests
Om Chaturvarnamayimurtaye Namah
ॐ चतुर्वर्णमयीमूर्तये नमः।
Form encompassing all four castes
Om Chaturvarnaih Supujitayai Namah
ॐ चतुर्वर्णैः सुपूजितायै नमः।
Well-worshipped by all four castes
Om Sarvadharmamayisiddhaye Namah
ॐ सर्वधर्ममयीसिद्धये नमः।
Perfection embodying all dharmas
Om Chaturashramavasinyai Namah
ॐ चतुराश्रमवासिन्यै नमः।
Dweller in all life-stages
Om Brahmanyai Namah
ॐ ब्राह्मण्यै नमः।
Embodiment of the Brahmin state
Om Kshatriyayai Namah
ॐ क्षत्रियायै नमः।
Embodiment of the warrior caste
Om Vaishyayai Namah
ॐ वैश्यायै नमः।
Embodiment of the merchant class
Om Shudrayai Namah
ॐ शूद्रायै नमः।
Embodiment of the serving caste
Om Avaravarnajayai Namah
ॐ अवरवर्णजायै नमः।
Born from the lower castes
Om Vedamargaratayai Namah
ॐ वेदमार्गरतायै नमः।
Devoted follower of Vedic wisdom
Om Yajnayai Namah
ॐ यज्ञायै नमः।
The sacred ritual sacrifice itself
Om Vedavishvavibhavinyai Namah
ॐ वेदविश्वविभाविन्यै नमः।
Manifesting all Vedic wisdom
Om Astrashastramayividyayai Namah
ॐ अस्त्रशस्त्रमयीविद्यायै नमः।
Knowledge embodied in arms and scriptures
Om Varashastrastradharinyai Namah
ॐ वरशस्त्रास्त्रधारिण्यै नमः।
Bearer of all excellent weapons
Om Sumedhayai Namah
ॐ सुमेधायै नमः।
She of brilliant intellect
Om Satyamedhayai Namah
ॐ सत्यमेधायै नमः।
Wisdom grounded in truth
Om Bhadrakalyai Namah
ॐ भद्रकाल्यै नमः।
The gracious and auspicious Kali
Om Aparajitayai Namah
ॐ अपराजितायै नमः।
The unconquered one, never defeated
Om Gayatryai Namah
ॐ गायत्र्यै नमः।
She worshipped in the meter of sacred Vedic hymn
Om Satkritaye Namah
ॐ सत्कृतये नमः।
Rightly honored, worthy of true worship
Om Sandhyayai Namah
ॐ सन्ध्यायै नमः।
Twilight incarnate, the cosmic junction of day and night
Om Savitryai Namah
ॐ सावित्र्यै नमः।
She who illumines like the sun, Savitri
Om Tripadashrayayai Namah
ॐ त्रिपदाश्रयायै नमः।
Threefold refuge for those who seek her protection
Om Trisandhyayai Namah
ॐ त्रिसन्ध्यायै नमः।
She who governs the three junctions of time
Om Tripadyai Namah
ॐ त्रिपद्यै नमः।
The trinity of goddess manifest in three forms
Om Dhatryai Namah
ॐ धात्र्यै नमः।
The sustainer and nourisher of all creation
Om Suparvayai Namah
ॐ सुपर्वायै नमः।
She of perfect symmetry and form
Om Samagayanyai Namah
ॐ सामगायन्यै नमः।
Sung in the Sama Vedic hymns and sacred rites
Om Panchalyai Namah
ॐ पाञ्चाल्यै नमः।
Born from the Panchala kingdom and its people
Om Balikayai Namah
ॐ बालिकायै नमः।
The eternal maiden, forever young and divine
Om Balayai Namah
ॐ बालायै नमः।
The ever-youthful one.
Om Balakridayai Namah
ॐ बालक्रीडायै नमः।
Delighting in cosmic play and divine sport
Om Sanatanyai Namah
ॐ सनातन्यै नमः।
Eternal beyond all time and mortal death
Om Grarbhadharadharayai Namah
ॐ ग्रर्भाधारधरायै नमः।
She who sustains the cosmic womb itself
Om Shunyayai Namah
ॐ शून्यायै नमः।
Transcendent void beyond all form and name
Om Garbhashayanivasinyai Namah
ॐ गर्भाशयनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling within the cosmic womb eternally
Om Surarighatinikrityayai Namah
ॐ सुरारिघातिनीकृत्यायै नमः।
Whose actions slay the enemies of gods
Om Putanayai Namah
ॐ पूतनायै नमः।
The purifier who destroys all impurity
Om Tilottamayai Namah
ॐ तिलोत्तमायै नमः।
Peerless in beauty, likened to the celestial Tilottama.
Om Lajjayai Namah
ॐ लज्जायै नमः।
Whose nature is gentle modesty
Om Rasavatyai Namah
ॐ रसवत्यै नमः।
Full of rasa, the sweet essence of divine love
Om Nandayai Namah
ॐ नन्दायै नमः।
The source of supreme bliss and celebration
Om Bhavanyai Namah
ॐ भवान्यै नमः।
Consort of Bhava, the goddess Bhavani
Om Papanashinyai Namah
ॐ पापनाशिन्यै नमः।
She who annihilates every trace of sin
Om Pattambaradharayai Namah
ॐ पट्टाम्बरधरायै नमः।
Clothed in shimmering silk and golden ornament
Om Gitaye Namah
ॐ गीतये नमः।
The divine song resonating through creation
Om Sugitaye Namah
ॐ सुगीतये नमः।
Her melodious hymn echoes through the worlds
Om Jnanalochanayai Namah
ॐ ज्ञानलोचनायै नमः।
Her eyes illuminate all wisdom and truth
Om Saptasvaramayitantryai Namah
ॐ सप्तस्वरमयीतन्त्र्यै नमः।
The seven sacred notes within her cosmic lyre
Om Shadjamadhyamadhaivatayai Namah
ॐ षड्जमध्यमधैवतायै नमः।
Embodied in the fundamental musical tones
Om Murchchhanagramasamsthanayai Namah
ॐ मूर्च्छनाग्रामसंस्थानायै नमः।
Mistress of musical scales and melodic form
Om Svasthayai Namah
ॐ स्वस्थायै नमः।
Perfectly established and whole in herself
Om Svasthanavasinyai Namah
ॐ स्वस्थानवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in her own primordial sacred seat
Om Attatahasinyai Namah
ॐ अट्टाटहासिन्यै नमः।
Resounding with terrible, triumphant laughter
Om Pretayai Namah
ॐ प्रेतायै नमः।
She who communes with spirits of the dead
Om Pretasananivasinyai Namah
ॐ प्रेतासननिवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling among the spirits in their realm
Om Gitanrityapriyayai Namah
ॐ गीतनृत्यप्रियायै नमः।
She delights in sacred song and dance
Om Akamayai Namah
ॐ अकामायै नमः।
Transcending all desire and limitation
Om Tushtidayai Namah
ॐ तुष्टिदायै नमः।
She grants contentment and fulfillment
Om Pushtidayai Namah
ॐ पुष्टिदायै नमः।
Bestower of growth and divine nourishment
Om Akshayayai Namah
ॐ अक्षयायै नमः।
Imperishable, eternal, unfading in glory
Om Nishthayai Namah
ॐ निष्ठायै नमः।
The final resting ground of all beings.
Om Satyapriyayai Namah
ॐ सत्यप्रियायै नमः।
Lover of truth and righteousness itself
Om Prajnayai Namah
ॐ प्राज्ञायै नमः।
Transcendent wisdom illuminating all realms
Om Lokeshyai Namah
ॐ लोकेश्यै नमः।
Supreme ruler and mother of all worlds
Om Surottamayai Namah
ॐ सुरोत्तमायै नमः।
Supreme among all celestial divine beings
Om Savishayai Namah
ॐ सविषायै नमः।
Master and transformer of poisons
Om Jvalinyai Namah
ॐ ज्वालिन्यै नमः।
The devouring flame of transformation
Om Jvalayai Namah
ॐ ज्वालायै नमः।
Blazing as the purifying cosmic fire
Om Vishamohartinashinyai Namah
ॐ विषमोहार्तिनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of poisonous delusion and sorrow
Om Visharaye Namah
ॐ विषारये नमः।
The antidote flowing against all poison
Om Nagadamanyai Namah
ॐ नागदमन्यै नमः।
She who subdues serpent forces and naga
Om Kurukullayai Namah
ॐ कुरुकुल्लायै नमः।
The fierce yogini of attraction and magnetism
Om Amritodbhavayai Namah
ॐ अमृतोद्भवायै नमः।
Born from the nectar of divine immortality
Om Bhutabhitihararakshayai Namah
ॐ भूतभीतिहरारक्षायै नमः।
Protector from spirit fear and demons
Om Bhutaveshavinashinyai Namah
ॐ भूतावेशविनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of all demonic possession and harm
Om Rakshoghnyai Namah
ॐ रक्षोघ्न्यै नमः।
The mighty slayer of demonic rakshasas
Om Rakshasyai Namah
ॐ राक्षस्यै नमः।
She who vanquishes all rakshasa forces
Om Ratraye Namah
ॐ रात्रये नमः।
She of the cosmic night and darkness
Om Dirghanidrayai Namah
ॐ दीर्घनिद्रायै नमः।
Commanding the depths of sleeping darkness
Om Divagataye Namah
ॐ दिवागतये नमः।
She of daylight that dispels all darkness
Om Chandrikayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रिकायै नमः।
Shining as the moon’s silvery radiance
Om Chandrakantaye Namah
ॐ चन्द्रकान्तये नमः।
She beloved of the moon’s gentle light
Om Suryakantaye Namah
ॐ सूर्यकान्तये नमः।
She beloved of the sun’s golden brilliance
Om Nishacharyai Namah
ॐ निशाचर्यै नमः।
She who walks the night and governs darkness
Om Dakinyai Namah
ॐ डाकिन्यै नमः।
The dakini who controls winds and forces
Om Shakinyai Namah
ॐ शाकिन्यै नमः।
The shakini of energetic manifestation
Om Shishyayai Namah
ॐ शिष्यायै नमः।
She accepts all sincere seekers as disciples
Om Hakinyai Namah
ॐ हाकिन्यै नमः।
The hakini of space and spatial consciousness
Om Chakravakinyai Namah
ॐ चक्रवाकिन्यै नमः।
Mistress of the wheel of cosmic energy
Om Sitasitapriyayai Namah
ॐ सितासितप्रियायै नमः।
She loves both light and shadow equally
Om Svangayai Namah
ॐ स्वङ्गायै नमः।
Her own divine luminous form eternal
Om Sakalayai Namah
ॐ सकलायै नमः।
The complete whole, entire cosmos itself
Om Vanadevatayai Namah
ॐ वनदेवतायै नमः।
The goddess dwelling in forests and nature
Om Gururupadharayai Namah
ॐ गुरुरूपधरायै नमः।
She who appears in the form of guru
Om Gurvyai Namah
ॐ गुर्व्यै नमः।
The eternal teacher and guide of wisdom
Om Mrityave Namah
ॐ मृत्यवे नमः।
Death personified as a divine force
Om Maryai Namah
ॐ मार्यै नमः।
She who dissolves all through destruction
Om Visharadayai Namah
ॐ विशारदायै नमः।
Expert in all arts and sacred sciences
Om Mahamaryai Namah
ॐ महामार्यै नमः।
Great destroyer who dissolves all duality
Om Vinidrayai Namah
ॐ विनिद्रायै नमः।
Ever-wakeful, never resting in vigilance
Om Tandrayai Namah
ॐ तन्द्रायै नमः।
Lethargy personified as divine manifestation
Om Mrityuvinashinyai Namah
ॐ मृत्युविनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of death itself and its terror
Om Chandramandalasankashayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रमण्डलसङ्काशायै नमः।
She shining bright as the lunar orb
Om Chandramandalavasinyai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रमण्डलवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling within the lunar sphere eternally
Om Animadigunopetayai Namah
ॐ अणिमादिगुणोपेतायै नमः।
Possessed of eight cosmic powers and qualities
Om Susprihayai Namah
ॐ सुस्पृहायै नमः।
She of noble aspiration and highest desire
Om Kamarupinyai Namah
ॐ कामरूपिण्यै नमः।
Taking any form desired by her devotees
Om Ashtasiddhipradayai Namah
ॐ अष्टसिद्धिप्रदायै नमः।
Bestower of the eight superhuman perfections
Om Praudhayai Namah
ॐ प्रौढायै नमः।
Mature in her infinite cosmic wisdom
Om Dushtadanavaghatinyai Namah
ॐ दुष्टदानवघातिन्यै नमः।
Slayer of wicked demons and dark forces
Om Anadinidhanapushtaye Namah
ॐ अनादिनिधनापुष्टये नमः।
Eternal, without beginning or end
Om Chaturbahave Namah
ॐ चतुर्बाहवे नमः।
The four-armed lord
Om Chaturmukhyai Namah
ॐ चतुर्मुख्यै नमः।
Four-faced, perceiving all directions simultaneously
Om Chatuhsamudrashayanayai Namah
ॐ चतुःसमुद्रशयनायै नमः।
She rests upon four cosmic oceans
Om Chaturvargaphalapradayai Namah
ॐ चतुर्वर्गफलप्रदायै नमः।
Bestower of the four aims of life
Om Kashapushpapratikashayai Namah
ॐ काशपुष्पप्रतीकाशायै नमः।
She shining as moonlit blossoms
Om Sharatkumudalochanayai Namah
ॐ शरत्कुमुदलोचनायै नमः।
Eyes like autumn lotus flowers divine
Om Bhutayai Namah
ॐ भूतायै नमः।
The fundamental reality of all being
Om Bhavyayai Namah
ॐ भव्यायै नमः।
Majestic in her transcendent splendor
Om Bhavishyayai Namah
ॐ भविष्यायै नमः।
She who knows and guides the future
Om Shailajayai Namah
ॐ शैलजायै नमः।
Born of mountains, daughter of Himalaya
Om Shailavasinyai Namah
ॐ शैलवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the sacred mountain peaks
Om Vamamargaratayai Namah
ॐ वाममार्गरतायै नमः।
Devoted to the left-hand tantric path
Om Vamayai Namah
ॐ वामायै नमः।
She of grace and auspicious benediction
Om Shivavamangavasinyai Namah
ॐ शिववामाङ्गवासिन्यै नमः।
Resting on Shiva’s left side eternally
Om Vamacharapriyayai Namah
ॐ वामाचारप्रियायै नमः।
Lover of the tantric left-hand path
Om Tushtayai Namah
ॐ तुष्टायै नमः।
Easily satisfied by sincere devotion
Om Lopamudrayai Namah
ॐ लोपामुद्रायै नमः।
The shakti of ancient wisdom tradition
Om Prabodhinyai Namah
ॐ प्रबोधिन्यै नमः।
She who awakens consciousness in all
Om Bhutatmane Namah
ॐ भूतात्मने नमः।
The inner self dwelling within every being
Om Paramatmane Namah
ॐ परमात्मने नमः।
The supreme soul beyond the individual self
Om Bhutabhavivibhavinyai Namah
ॐ भूतभाविविभाविन्यै नमः।
Master of past, present, and future
Om Mangalayai Namah
ॐ मङ्गलायै नमः।
The auspicious one who brings welfare
Om Sushilayai Namah
ॐ सुशीलायै नमः।
She of most excellent character
Om Paramarthaprabodhinyai Namah
ॐ परमार्थप्रबोधिन्यै नमः।
Awakener to the ultimate truth itself
Om Dakshinayai Namah
ॐ दक्षिणायै नमः।
Skillful and graceful in all actions
Om Dakshinamurtaye Namah
ॐ दक्षिणामूर्तये नमः।
Manifest as the southward-facing teacher form
Om Sudakshinayai Namah
ॐ सुदक्षिणायै नमः।
Most skillful, supremely graceful and effective
Om Haripriyayai Namah
ॐ हरिप्रियायै नमः।
Hari’s beloved consort and divine counterpart
Om Yoginyai Namah
ॐ योगिन्यै नमः।
The great yogini of supernatural powers
Om Yogayuktayai Namah
ॐ योगयुक्तायै नमः।
United in perfect yoga and divine union
Om Yogangayai Namah
ॐ योगाङ्गायै नमः।
The limb of yoga, its essence manifest
Om Dhyanashalinyai Namah
ॐ ध्यानशालिन्यै नमः।
Adept in meditation and inner contemplation
Om Yogapattadharayai Namah
ॐ योगपट्टधरायै नमः।
Adorned with the garland of yoga
Om Muktayai Namah
ॐ मुक्तायै नमः।
The liberated one, forever free
Om Muktanamparamagataye Namah
ॐ मुक्तानांपरमागतये नमः।
Goal supreme of all the liberated
Om Narasimhyai Namah
ॐ नारसिंह्यै नमः।
Fierce destroyer of evil without mercy
Om Sujanmayai Namah
ॐ सुजन्मायै नमः।
She of noble birth and divine descent
Om Trivargaphaladayinyai Namah
ॐ त्रिवर्गफलदायिन्यै नमः।
Giver of dharma, wealth, and righteous desire
Om Dharmadayai Namah
ॐ धर्मदायै नमः।
Bestower of righteousness and virtue
Om Dhanadayai Namah
ॐ धनदायै नमः।
She who grants prosperity and abundance
Om Kamadayai Namah
ॐ कामदायै नमः।
She fulfills righteous desires and wishes
Om Mokshadayai Namah
ॐ मोक्षदायै नमः।
Giver of liberation and final release
Om Dyutaye Namah
ॐ द्युतये नमः।
Whose very nature is brilliance and glow
Om Sakshinyai Namah
ॐ साक्षिण्यै नमः।
The eternal witness of all actions
Om Kshanadayai Namah
ॐ क्षणदायै नमः।
Grants each moment with gracious timing
Om Dakshayai Namah
ॐ दक्षायै नमः।
Supremely skillful in her cosmic work
Om Dakshajayai Namah
ॐ दक्षजायै नमः।
Born of skillful creation and order
Om Kotirupinyai Namah
ॐ कोटिरूपिण्यै नमः।
She of infinite forms beyond numbering
Om Kratave Namah
ॐ क्रतवे नमः।
Sacrifice itself and its sacred fulfillment
Om Katyayanyai Namah
ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः।
Daughter of sage Katyayana, the warrior goddess
Om Svachchhayai Namah
ॐ स्वछायै नमः।
Perfect purity and crystalline clarity
Om Svachchhandayai Namah
ॐ स्वच्छन्दायै नमः।
Independent will unbound by any force
Om Kavipriyayai Namah
ॐ कविप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of poets and visionary seers
Om Satyagamayai Namah
ॐ सत्यागमायै नमः।
Truth itself, knowable through grace
Om Bahihsthayai Namah
ॐ बहिःस्थायै नमः।
Standing as pure transcendence itself
Om Kavyashaktaye Namah
ॐ काव्यशक्तये नमः।
Power that awakens poetic inspiration
Om Kavitvadayai Namah
ॐ कवित्वदायै नमः।
Bestower of poetic gift and eloquence
Om Menaputryai Namah
ॐ मेनापुत्र्यै नमः।
Daughter of the mountain goddess Mena
Om Satimatre Namah
ॐ सतीमात्रे नमः।
Mother Sati, primordial consort divine
Om Mainakabhaginyai Namah
ॐ मैनाकभगिन्यै नमः।
Sister to Mainak mountain peak
Om Tadite Namah
ॐ तडिते नमः।
Lightning’s fierce and brilliant radiance
Om Saudaminyai Namah
ॐ सौदामिन्यै नमः।
She blazes as celestial lightning
Om Svadhamayai Namah
ॐ स्वधामायै नमः।
She in her own supreme dwelling place
Om Sudhamayai Namah
ॐ सुधामायै नमः।
Gracious in her divine abode
Om Dhamashalinyai Namah
ॐ धामशालिन्यै नमः।
Mistress of all the cosmic dwellings
Om Saubhagyadayinyai Namah
ॐ सौभाग्यदायिन्यै नमः।
Grantress of supreme good fortune
Om Dive Namah
ॐ दिवे नमः।
Celestial light and heavenly radiance
Om Subhagayai Namah
ॐ सुभगायै नमः।
Beautiful and blessed in every way
Om Dyutivardhinyai Namah
ॐ द्युतिवर्धिन्यै नमः।
She increases all radiance and light
Om Shriye Namah
ॐ श्रिये नमः।
Prosperity herself, auspicious wealth
Om Krittivasanayai Namah
ॐ कृत्तिवसनायै नमः।
Clothed in cosmic light and radiance
Om Kankalyai Namah
ॐ कङ्काल्यै नमः।
Fierce yogini adorned with bones
Om Kalinashinyai Namah
ॐ कलिनाशिन्यै नमः।
She who destroys the taint of this dark age
Om Raktabijavadhoddriptayai Namah
ॐ रक्तबीजवधोद्दृप्तायै नमः।
Triumphant in slaying blood-born demon
Om Sutantave Namah
ॐ सुतन्तवे नमः।
Whose thread of creation is finely woven
Om Bijasantataye Namah
ॐ बीजसन्ततये नमः।
Destroyer of Raktabija’s endless progeny
Om Jagajjivayai Namah
ॐ जगज्जीवायै नमः।
Life force that animates all creation
Om Jagadbijayai Namah
ॐ जगद्बीजायै नमः।
Cosmic seed from which worlds spring
Om Jagattrayahitaishinyai Namah
ॐ जगत्त्रयहितैषिण्यै नमः।
Wishing welfare for all three worlds
Om Chamikararuchaye Namah
ॐ चामीकररुचये नमः।
Gleaming with golden radiance
Om Chandrisakshayashodashikalayai Namah
ॐ चान्द्रीसाक्षयाषोडशीकलायै नमः।
Moon’s sixteen rays as divine witness
Om Yattatpadanubandhayai Namah
ॐ यत्तत्पदानुबन्धायै नमः।
Following the path of cosmic truth
Om Yakshinyai Namah
ॐ यक्षिण्यै नमः।
The yakshini of wealth and nature
Om Dhanadarchitayai Namah
ॐ धनदार्चितायै नमः।
Worshipped by the god of riches
Om Chitrinyai Namah
ॐ चित्रिण्यै नमः।
She of infinite variety and colors
Om Chitramayayai Namah
ॐ चित्रमायायै नमः।
Creative illusion of infinite variations
Om Vichitrayai Namah
ॐ विचित्रायै नमः।
Marvelous in her infinite expressions
Om Bhuvaneshvaryai Namah
ॐ भुवनेश्वर्यै नमः।
Sovereign goddess of all the worlds
Om Chamundayai Namah
ॐ चामुण्डायै नमः।
She who beheads the proud demons
Om Mundahastayai Namah
ॐ मुण्डहस्तायै नमः।
Bearing aloft the demon Munda’s head
Om Chandamundavadhoddhurayai Namah
ॐ चण्डमुण्डवधोद्धुरायै नमः।
Victorious slayer of Chanda and Munda
Om Ashtamyai Namah
ॐ अष्टम्यै नमः।
The eighth lunar day sacred to her
Om Ekadashyai Namah
ॐ एकादश्यै नमः।
The eleventh day of moon’s waxing light
Om Purnayai Namah
ॐ पूर्णायै नमः।
She who is whole, complete in every quality
Om Navamyai Namah
ॐ नवम्यै नमः।
The ninth lunar day of her manifestation
Om Chaturdashyai Namah
ॐ चतुर्दश्यै नमः।
The fourteenth day, dark moon phase
Om Amayai Namah
ॐ अमायै नमः।
The new moon night, darkness absolute
Om Kalashahastayai Namah
ॐ कलशहस्तायै नमः।
Bearing the brimming vessel of blessings
Om Purnakumbhadharayai Namah
ॐ पूर्णकुम्भधरायै नमः।
Holding the full pot of cosmic bounty
Om Dharayai Namah
ॐ धरायै नमः।
The sustainer and upholder of all realms
Om Abhirave Namah
ॐ अभीरवे नमः।
She responds to prayers and devotees’ cries
Om Bhairavyai Namah
ॐ भैरव्यै नमः।
Associated with fierce Bhairava power
Om Bhirayai Namah
ॐ भीरायै नमः।
She embodying divine terror itself
Om Bhimayai Namah
ॐ भीमायै नमः।
Fearsome and terrible in her aspect
Om Tripurabhairavyai Namah
ॐ त्रिपुरभैरव्यै नमः।
Fierce destroyer of the triple cities
Om Maharundayai Namah
ॐ महारुण्डायै नमः।
Great death that comes for all beings
Om Raudryai Namah
ॐ रौद्र्यै नमः।
Fierce and terrible in her divine wrath
Om Mahabhairavapujitayai Namah
ॐ महाभैरवपूजितायै नमः।
Worshipped by the great fierce lord
Om Nirmundayai Namah
ॐ निर्मुण्डायै नमः।
She appears without head, transcendent
Om Hastinyai Namah
ॐ हस्तिन्यै नमः।
She rides upon the mighty elephant
Om Chandayai Namah
ॐ चण्डायै नमः।
The fierce and terrible warrior goddess
Om Karaladashanananayai Namah
ॐ करालदशनाननायै नमः।
Fearsome with terrible gaping teeth
Om Karalayai Namah
ॐ करालायै नमः।
Fierce and formidable in manifestation
Om Vikaralayai Namah
ॐ विकरालायै नमः।
Making all fierce and terrible before her
Om Ghoraghurghuranadinyai Namah
ॐ घोरघुर्घुरनादिन्यै नमः।
She roars with terrible rumbling sounds
Om Raktadantayai Namah
ॐ रक्तदन्तायै नमः।
Red-toothed, blood-drinking in battle
Om Urdhvakeshyai Namah
ॐ ऊर्ध्वकेश्यै नमः।
Hair standing on end, fierce and wild
Om Bandhukakusumarunayai Namah
ॐ बन्धूककुसुमारुणायै नमः।
Crimson as hibiscus blossoms
Om Kadambaryai Namah
ॐ कादम्बर्यै नमः।
She of kadamba flowers and sweetness
Om Patasayai Namah
ॐ पटासायै नमः।
She who waves the cosmic banner
Om Kashmiryai Namah
ॐ काश्मीर्यै नमः।
From the valleys of sacred Kashmir
Om Kumkumapriyayai Namah
ॐ कुंकुमप्रियायै नमः।
She loves saffron and red hues
Om Kshantaye Namah
ॐ क्षान्तये नमः।
Embodiment of patient forbearance
Om Bahusuvarnayai Namah
ॐ बहुसुवर्णायै नमः।
Golden, radiant as precious bullion
Om Rataye Namah
ॐ रतये नमः।
She pleased and gratified by devotion
Om Bahusuvarnadayai Namah
ॐ बहुसुवर्णदायै नमः।
Giver of gold and abundant treasure
Om Matanginyai Namah
ॐ मातङ्गिन्यै नमः।
She of elephant tusk ivory
Om Vararohayai Namah
ॐ वरारोहायै नमः।
Ascending as the supreme boon itself
Om Mattamatangagaminyai Namah
ॐ मत्तमातङ्गगामिन्यै नमः।
Whose gait is like a rutting elephant’s
Om Himsayai Namah
ॐ हिंसायै नमः।
She wields violence to protect dharma
Om Hamsagataye Namah
ॐ हंसगतये नमः।
Whose gait is graceful like a swan
Om Hamsyai Namah
ॐ हंस्यै नमः।
Swan-like in her grace and radiance
Om Hamsojjvalashiroruhayai Namah
ॐ हंसोज्ज्वलशिरोरुहायै नमः।
She whose radiant swan adorns her head
Om Purnachandramukhyai Namah
ॐ पूर्णचन्द्रमुख्यै नमः।
Graced with a full-moon face
Om Shyamayai Namah
ॐ श्यामायै नमः।
Dark and lovely, radiant with the hue of monsoon clouds
Om Smitasyayai Namah
ॐ स्मितास्यायै नमः।
She of the graceful, smiling countenance
Om Shyamakundalayai Namah
ॐ श्यामकुण्डलायै नमः।
Adorned with dark and lustrous earrings
Om Mashyai Namah
ॐ मष्यै नमः।
She of celestial measure and proportion
Om Lekhinyai Namah
ॐ लेखिन्यै नमः।
She who writes the destiny of all
Om Lekhyayai Namah
ॐ लेख्यायै नमः।
Forever inscribed in devoted hearts
Om Sulekhayai Namah
ॐ सुलेखायै नमः।
Her inscriptions glow with auspicious brilliance
Om Lekhakapriyayai Namah
ॐ लेखकप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all sacred writers and seers
Om Shankhinyai Namah
ॐ शङ्खिन्यै नमः।
She bearing the cosmic conch aloft
Om Shankhahastayai Namah
ॐ शङ्खहस्तायै नमः।
The conch-wielder of divine power
Om Jalasthayai Namah
ॐ जलस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling in the waters of all creation
Om Jaladevatayai Namah
ॐ जलदेवतायै नमः।
The sacred divinity that flows as water
Om Kurukshetravanaye Namah
ॐ कुरुक्षेत्रावनये नमः।
Sovereign of the holy battlefield Kurukshetra
Om Kashyai Namah
ॐ काश्यै नमः।
Presiding eternally over sacred Kashi
Om Mathurayai Namah
ॐ मथुरायै नमः।
Guardian of Krishna’s blessed city Mathura
Om Kanchyai Namah
ॐ काञ्च्यै नमः।
Protector of the temple city Kanchipuram
Om Avantikayai Namah
ॐ अवन्तिकायै नमः।
She rules the divine city Avanti
Om Ayodhyayai Namah
ॐ अयोध्यायै नमः।
Presiding over noble Ayodhya with grace
Om Dvarakayai Namah
ॐ द्वारकायै नमः।
Guardian of ocean-girt Dwarka’s splendor
Om Mayayai Namah
ॐ मायायै नमः।
The cosmic illusion veiling all reality
Om Tirthayai Namah
ॐ तीर्थायै नमः।
The pilgrimage ford for crossing samsara
Om Tirthakarapriyayai Namah
ॐ तीर्थकरप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved by those who build sanctuaries
Om Tripushkarayai Namah
ॐ त्रिपुष्करायै नमः।
She of the three sacred pilgrimage pools
Om Aprameyayai Namah
ॐ अप्रमेयायै नमः।
The immeasurable vastness beyond all bounds
Om Koshasthayai Namah
ॐ कोशस्थायै नमः।
She dwells within the secret heart-chamber
Om Koshavasinyai Namah
ॐ कोशवासिन्यै नमः।
Residing in the inner treasury of grace
Om Kaushikyai Namah
ॐ कौशिक्यै नमः।
Energy fierce in vanquishing all demons
Om Kushavartayai Namah
ॐ कुशावर्तायै नमः।
Her path is strewn with sacred kusha
Om Kaushambyai Namah
ॐ कौशाम्ब्यै नमः।
Presiding over the holy city Kaushambi
Om Koshavardhinyai Namah
ॐ कोशवर्धिन्यै नमः।
She who enriches the inner spiritual treasure
Om Koshadayai Namah
ॐ कोशदायै नमः।
The divine giver of spiritual treasures
Om Padmakoshakshyai Namah
ॐ पद्मकोशाक्ष्यै नमः।
Her eyes bloom like lotus petals
Om Kusumayai Namah
ॐ कुसुमायै नमः।
The eternal divine flower in full bloom
Om Kusumapriyayai Namah
ॐ कुसुमप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all blooming sacred flowers
Om Totulayai Namah
ॐ तोतुलायै नमः।
She of full and radiant form
Om Tulakotayai Namah
ॐ तुलाकोटयै नमः।
Justice of the universe balanced and true
Om Kutasthayai Namah
ॐ कूटस्थायै नमः।
She who stands at the summit, the unmoved witness
Om Kotarashrayayai Namah
ॐ कोटराश्रयायै नमः।
She who shelters all in divine refuge
Om Svayambhuve Namah
ॐ स्वयम्भुवे नमः।
The self-born, arising without external cause
Om Surupayai Namah
ॐ सुरूपायै नमः।
She of supremely beautiful and perfect form
Om Svarupayai Namah
ॐ स्वरूपायै नमः।
Her own transcendent divine essence
Om Rupavardhinyai Namah
ॐ रूपवर्धिन्यै नमः।
She who increases all beauty and splendor
Om Tejasvinyai Namah
ॐ तेजस्विन्यै नमः।
Radiant with divine power and majesty
Om Subhikshayai Namah
ॐ सुभिक्षायै नमः।
She of auspicious plenty and good harvest
Om Baladayai Namah
ॐ बलदायै नमः।
The bestower of all strength mighty
Om Baladayinyai Namah
ॐ बलदायिन्यै नमः।
She grants unshakeable divine strength
Om Mahakoshyai Namah
ॐ महाकोश्यै नमः।
The great treasure-house of all grace
Om Mahavartayai Namah
ॐ महावर्तायै नमः।
She whose power is a mighty whirlpool
Om Buddhisadasadatmikayai Namah
ॐ बुद्धिसदसदात्मिकायै नमः।
Her wisdom holds virtue and vice
Om Mahagrahaharayai Namah
ॐ महाग्रहहरायै नमः।
The destroyer of planetary afflictions
Om Saumyayai Namah
ॐ सौम्यायै नमः।
Gentle and mild, radiating soothing calm.
Om Vishokayai Namah
ॐ विशोकायै नमः।
She who dwells ever in bliss
Om Shokanashinyai Namah
ॐ शोकनाशिन्यै नमः।
The slayer of all suffering and sorrow
Om Sattvikyai Namah
ॐ सात्त्विक्यै नमः।
She of pure and luminous consciousness
Om Sattvasamsthayai Namah
ॐ सत्त्वसंस्थायै नमः।
Established in eternal purity and light
Om Rajasyai Namah
ॐ राजस्यै नमः।
She embodying passionate cosmic energy
Om Rajovritayai Namah
ॐ रजोवृतायै नमः।
Her power veiled in cosmic passion
Om Tamasyai Namah
ॐ तामस्यै नमः।
She of cosmic inertia and mystery
Om Tamoyuktayai Namah
ॐ तमोयुक्तायै नमः।
Endowed with transcendent darkness
Om Gunatrayavibhavinyai Namah
ॐ गुणत्रयविभाविन्यै नमः।
She manifests the three cosmic qualities
Om Avyaktayai Namah
ॐ अव्यक्तायै नमः।
The unmanifest primordial divine principle
Om Vyaktarupayai Namah
ॐ व्यक्तरूपायै नमः।
She in endless cosmic forms manifest
Om Vedavidyayai Namah
ॐ वेदविद्यायै नमः।
She who is all Vedic knowledge itself
Om Shambhavyai Namah
ॐ शाम्भव्यै नमः।
Consort belonging to Shambhu.
Om Shankarakalpinikalpayai Namah
ॐ शङ्कराकल्पिनीकल्पायै नमः।
She who creates with Shiva’s blessing
Om Manahsankalpasantataye Namah
ॐ मनःसङ्कल्पसन्ततये नमः।
Her will sustains the minds of all
Om Sarvalokamayishaktaye Namah
ॐ सर्वलोकमयीशक्तये नमः।
The power pervading all the worlds
Om Sarvashravanagocharayai Namah
ॐ सर्वश्रवणगोचरायै नमः।
Perceptible to all who listen within
Om Sarvajnanavativanchhayai Namah
ॐ सर्वज्ञानवतीवाञ्छायै नमः।
She possessed of all supreme knowledge
Om Sarvatattvanubodhinyai Namah
ॐ सर्वतत्त्वानुबोधिन्यै नमः।
She who awakens knowledge of all truths
Om Jagrityai Namah
ॐ जागृत्यै नमः।
She of eternal awakened consciousness
Om Sushuptaye Namah
ॐ सुषुप्तये नमः।
The deep, dreamless cosmic repose
Om Svapnavasthayai Namah
ॐ स्वप्नावस्थायै नमः।
The dreaming state manifesting all worlds
Om Turiyakayai Namah
ॐ तुरीयकायै नमः।
She of the fourth transcendent consciousness
Om Tvarayai Namah
ॐ त्वरायै नमः।
She whose action is swiftly divine
Om Mandagataye Namah
ॐ मन्दगतये नमः।
Whose pace encompasses cosmic slowness
Om Mandayai Namah
ॐ मन्दायै नमः।
The gentle, unhurried cosmic flow
Om Mandiramodadharinyai Namah
ॐ मन्दिरामोदधारिण्यै नमः।
She bearing the fragrance of temples
Om Panabhumaye Namah
ॐ पानभूमये नमः।
The sacred earth receiving all libations
Om Panapatrayai Namah
ॐ पानपात्रायै नमः।
The divine vessel of all offerings
Om Panadanakarodyatayai Namah
ॐ पानदानकरोद्यतायै नमः।
Ever-ready to grant the drink of grace
Om Aghurnarunanetrayai Namah
ॐ अघूर्णारुणनेत्रायै नमः।
She of unwavering ruddy-red cosmic eyes
Om Kinchidavyaktabhashinyai Namah
ॐ किञ्चिदव्यक्तभाषिण्यै नमः।
She speaks in subtle, cosmic language
Om Ashapurayai Namah
ॐ आशापूरायै नमः।
The fulfiller of all hopes and dreams
Om Dikshayai Namah
ॐ दीक्षायै नमः।
The sacred initiation into truth
Om Dakshayai Namah
ॐ दक्षायै नमः।
Supremely skillful in her cosmic work
Om Dikshitapujitayai Namah
ॐ दीक्षितपूजितायै नमः।
Worshipped by all the spiritually initiated
Om Nagavallyai Namah
ॐ नागवल्ल्यै नमः।
The sacred creeper of divine serpents
Om Nagakanyayai Namah
ॐ नागकन्यायै नमः।
The celestial serpent maiden eternal
Om Bhoginyai Namah
ॐ भोगिन्यै नमः।
She who enjoys the nectar eternal
Om Bhogavallabhayai Namah
ॐ भोगवल्लभायै नमः।
Beloved of those who taste divine bliss
Om Sarvashastravatividyayai Namah
ॐ सर्वशास्त्रवतीविद्यायै नमः।
She possessed of all scriptural wisdom
Om Susmritaye Namah
ॐ सुस्मृतये नमः।
The auspicious memory and sacred tradition
Om Dharmavadinyai Namah
ॐ धर्मवादिन्यै नमः।
She proclaims eternal dharma and truth
Om Shrutaye Namah
ॐ श्रुतये नमः।
The Vedic knowledge heard from divine
Om Shrutidharayai Namah
ॐ श्रुतिधरायै नमः।
The upholder of all Vedic truths
Om Jyeshthayai Namah
ॐ ज्येष्ठायै नमः।
The eldest, supremely ancient one
Om Shreshthayai Namah
ॐ श्रेष्ठायै नमः।
The supreme excellence beyond measure
Om Patalavasinyai Namah
ॐ पातालवासिन्यै नमः।
She dwelling in the deepest inner realms
Om Mimamsayai Namah
ॐ मीमांसायै नमः।
Vedic contemplation and sacred inquiry
Om Tarkavidyayai Namah
ॐ तर्कविद्यायै नमः।
The science of divine logic and truth
Om Subhaktaye Namah
ॐ सुभक्तये नमः।
Blessed are all her devoted worshippers
Om Bhaktavatsalayai Namah
ॐ भक्तवत्सलायै नमः।
Mother who loves her devoted children
Om Sunabhaye Namah
ॐ सुनाभये नमः।
She of the sacred cosmic center
Om Yatanayai Namah
ॐ यातनायै नमः।
She punishes evil with divine justice
Om Jataye Namah
ॐ जातये नमः।
She of the matted primordial locks
Om Gambhirayai Namah
ॐ गम्भीरायै नमः।
She of profound depth
Om Bhavavarjitayai Namah
ॐ भाववर्जितायै नमः।
She free from the cycle of becoming
Om Nagapashadharamurtaye Namah
ॐ नागपाशधरामूर्तये नमः।
She bearing the serpent-noose wielder
Om Agadhayai Namah
ॐ अगाधायै नमः।
The unfathomable depth of cosmic mystery
Om Nagakundalayai Namah
ॐ नागकुण्डलायै नमः।
Adorned with serpent earrings eternal
Om Suchakrayai Namah
ॐ सुचक्रायै नमः।
She of the auspicious cosmic wheel
Om Chakramadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ चक्रमध्यस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling at the heart of all wheels
Om Chakrakonanivasinyai Namah
ॐ चक्रकोणनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Residing in the cosmic angles and turns
Om Sarvamantramayividyayai Namah
ॐ सर्वमन्त्रमयीविद्यायै नमः।
The supreme knowledge of all mantras
Om Sarvamantraksharavalaye Namah
ॐ सर्वमन्त्राक्षरावलये नमः।
The string of all sacred syllables
Om Madhusravayai Namah
ॐ मधुस्रवायै नमः।
From her flows eternal sweetness
Om Sravantyai Namah
ॐ स्रवन्त्यै नमः।
The eternal flowing stream of grace
Om Bhramaryai Namah
ॐ भ्रामर्यै नमः।
The divine bee consuming hearts
Om Bhramaralakayai Namah
ॐ भ्रमरालकायै नमः।
She hums like countless sacred bees
Om Matrimandalamadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ मातृमण्डलमध्यस्थायै नमः।
At the center of the mothers’ assembly
Om Matrimandalavasinyai Namah
ॐ मातृमण्डलवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling among the divine mothers eternal
Om Kumarajananyai Namah
ॐ कुमारजनन्यै नमः।
Mother of the eternal youthful warrior
Om Krurayai Namah
ॐ क्रूरायै नमः।
She fierce as a lion in battle
Om Sumukhyai Namah
ॐ सुमुख्यै नमः।
Radiant face of divine grace
Om Jvaranashinyai Namah
ॐ ज्वरनाशिन्यै नमः।
The destroyer of disease and affliction
Om Atitayai Namah
ॐ अतीतायै नमः।
She who transcends all time past
Om Vidyamanayai Namah
ॐ विद्यमानायै नमः।
She of the eternal present moment
Om Bhavinyai Namah
ॐ भाविन्यै नमः।
She who holds all future time
Om Pritimanjaryai Namah
ॐ प्रीतिमञ्जर्यै नमः।
The vine of divine love in bloom
Om Sarvasaukhyavatiyuktaye Namah
ॐ सर्वसौख्यवतीयुक्तये नमः।
Joined with all happiness and bliss
Om Aharaparinaminyai Namah
ॐ आहारपरिणामिन्यै नमः।
She transforms all nourishment into grace
Om Panchabhutanamnidhanayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चभूतानांनिधानायै नमः।
The treasury of the five cosmic elements
Om Bhavasagaratarinyai Namah
ॐ भवसागरतारिण्यै नमः।
She ferries souls across samsara’s ocean
Om Akrurayai Namah
ॐ अक्रूरायै नमः।
The gentle, compassionate divine one
Om Grahavatyai Namah
ॐ ग्रहवत्यै नमः।
She who holds all planets in grasp
Om Vigrahayai Namah
ॐ विग्रहायै नमः।
The divine embodied form itself
Om Grahavarjitayai Namah
ॐ ग्रहवर्जितायै नमः।
Free from all planetary afflictions
Om Rohinyai Namah
ॐ रोहिण्यै नमः।
Luminous as the red star Rohini
Om Bhumigarbhayai Namah
ॐ भूमिगर्भायै नमः।
At the heart of the earth’s womb
Om Kalabhuve Namah
ॐ कालभुवे नमः।
To whom time itself must bow
Om Kalavartinyai Namah
ॐ कालवर्तिन्यै नमः।
She in whom all time flows
Om Kalankarahitanaryai Namah
ॐ कलङ्करहितानार्यै नमः।
The spotless woman free from all stain
Om Chatushshashtyabhidhavatyai Namah
ॐ चतुष्षष्ट्यभिधावत्यै नमः।
She of the sixty-four sacred arts
Om Jirnayai Namah
ॐ जीर्णायै नमः।
She unto whom all must yield in time
Om Jirnavastrayai Namah
ॐ जीर्णवस्त्रायै नमः।
Clad in the worn garments of time
Om Nutanayai Namah
ॐ नूतनायै नमः।
The eternally new and ever-fresh
Om Navavallabhayai Namah
ॐ नववल्लभायै नमः।
Beloved in every new moment
Om Arajayai Namah
ॐ अरजायै नमः।
She beyond all cosmic wheels
Om Rataye Namah
ॐ रतये नमः।
She pleased and gratified by devotion
Om Pritaye Namah
ॐ प्रीतये नमः।
Beloved and dear to all
Om Ratiragavivardhinyai Namah
ॐ रतिरागविवर्धिन्यै नमः।
She who increases divine love and passion
Om Panchavatagatirbhinnayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चवातगतिर्भिन्नायै नमः।
She moves the five winds through creation
Om Panchashleshmashayadharayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चश्लेष्माशयाधरायै नमः।
Keeper of the five bodily channels
Om Panchapittavatishaktaye Namah
ॐ पञ्चपित्तवतीशक्तये नमः।
She governs the five vital energies
Om Panchasthanavibodhinyai Namah
ॐ पञ्चस्थानविबोधिन्यै नमः।
She awakens the five sacred chakras
Om Udakyayai Namah
ॐ उदक्यायै नमः।
She of waters and all flowing creation
Om Vrishasyantyai Namah
ॐ वृषस्यन्त्यै नमः।
She of bull-like strength and power
Om Tryahambahihprasravinyai Namah
ॐ त्र्यहंबहिःप्रस्रविण्यै नमः।
She of the three sacred syllables
Om Rajahshukradharashaktaye Namah
ॐ रजःशुक्रधराशक्तये नमः।
She governs the five creative energies
Om Jarayave Namah
ॐ जरायवे नमः।
The inevitable passage of time itself
Om Garbhadharinyai Namah
ॐ गर्भधारिण्यै नमः।
She who carries all life in her womb
Om Trikalajnayai Namah
ॐ त्रिकालज्ञायै नमः।
Knower of all three times, past, present and to come.
Om Trilingayai Namah
ॐ त्रिलिङ्गायै नमः।
She bearing the three sacred marks
Om Trimurtaye Namah
ॐ त्रिमूर्तये नमः।
Embodiment of the three divine forms.
Om Tripuravasinyai Namah
ॐ त्रिपुरवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the three sacred cities
Om Aragayai Namah
ॐ अरागायै नमः।
She beyond all earthly movement
Om Shivatattvayai Namah
ॐ शिवतत्त्वायै नमः।
The truth and essence of Shiva
Om Kamatattvanuraginyai Namah
ॐ कामतत्त्वानुरागिण्यै नमः।
She enamored with the desire-principle
Om Prachyai Namah
ॐ प्राच्यै नमः।
She of the eastern direction always
Om Avachyai Namah
ॐ अवाच्यै नमः।
The unspoken, beyond all mortal speech
Om Pratichyai Namah
ॐ प्रतीच्यै नमः।
She of the western direction’s realm
Om Udichyai Namah
ॐ उदीच्यै नमः।
She of the northern direction’s grace
Om Vidigdishayai Namah
ॐ विदिग्दिशायै नमः।
She of all intermediate directions
Om Ahankritaye Namah
ॐ अहङ्कृतये नमः।
The maker of the cosmic I-sense
Om Ahankarayai Namah
ॐ अहङ्कारायै नमः।
The sovereign I-consciousness itself
Om Balimayayai Namah
ॐ बलिमायायै नमः।
The illusion by which tribute flows
Om Balipriyayai Namah
ॐ बलिप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all sacred offerings
Om Sruche Namah
ॐ स्रुचे नमः।
The sacrificial ladle pouring blessings
Om Sruvayai Namah
ॐ स्रुवायै नमः।
The divine ladle of all offerings
Om Samidhenyai Namah
ॐ सामिधेन्यै नमः।
The sacred fire-wood of the altar
Om Sashraddhayai Namah
ॐ सश्रद्धायै नमः।
She possessed of supreme faith
Om Shraddhadevatayai Namah
ॐ श्राद्धदेवतायै नमः।
The divinity dwelling in true faith
Om Matre Namah
ॐ मात्रे नमः।
The mother who nurtures all creation
Om Matamahyai Namah
ॐ मातामह्यै नमः।
The great mother of all beings
Om Triptaye Namah
ॐ तृप्तये नमः।
The contentment that fulfills all
Om Pitrimatre Namah
ॐ पितृमात्रे नमः।
Mother and father of the ancestors
Om Pitamahyai Namah
ॐ पितामह्यै नमः।
The great father of all existence
Om Snushayai Namah
ॐ स्नुषायै नमः।
Protector of all family bonds
Om Dauhitrinyai Namah
ॐ दौहित्रिण्यै नमः।
Grandmother to all generations
Om Putryai Namah
ॐ पुत्र्यै नमः।
The cosmic daughter of all beings
Om Pautryai Namah
ॐ पौत्र्यै नमः।
Protector of the youngest generations
Om Naptryai Namah
ॐ नप्त्र्यै नमः।
Guardian of all lineages eternal
Om Shishupriyayai Namah
ॐ शिशुप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved protector of all children
Om Stanadayai Namah
ॐ स्तनदायै नमः।
She nourishes all with her grace
Om Stanadharayai Namah
ॐ स्तनधारायै नमः।
She bearing the nourishing breast
Om Vishvayonaye Namah
ॐ विश्वयोनये नमः।
The womb and source from which the universe arises
Om Stanandhayyai Namah
ॐ स्तनन्धय्यै नमः।
She whose nurture flows as sweetness
Om Shishutsangadharayai Namah
ॐ शिशूत्सङ्गधरायै नमः।
Carrying children close to her heart
Om Dolayai Namah
ॐ दोलायै नमः।
The cosmic cradle rocking all existence
Om Dolakridabhinandinyai Namah
ॐ दोलाक्रीडाभिनन्दिन्यै नमः।
She delighted by the play of swinging
Om Urvashyai Namah
ॐ उर्वश्यै नमः।
The eternal celestial maiden herself
Om Kadalyai Namah
ॐ कदल्यै नमः।
Graceful as the banana plant
Om Kekayai Namah
ॐ केकायै नमः।
Whose voice enchants like birds
Om Vishikhayai Namah
ॐ विशिखायै नमः।
Sharp as a flaming divine arrow
Om Shikhivartinyai Namah
ॐ शिखिवर्तिन्यै नमः।
Moving graceful as a peacock
Om Khatvangadharinyai Namah
ॐ खट्वाङ्गधारिण्यै नमः।
She bearing the divine staff
Om Khatvayai Namah
ॐ खट्वायै नमः।
The resting place of the gods
Om Banapunkhanuvartinyai Namah
ॐ बाणपुङ्खानुवर्तिन्यै नमः।
Adorned with feathered divine arrows
Om Lakshyapraptaye Namah
ॐ लक्ष्यप्राप्तये नमः।
She by whom all goals are achieved
Om Kalayai Namah
ॐ कलायै नमः।
Eternal dance of time and art
Om Alakshyayai Namah
ॐ अलक्ष्यायै नमः।
Invisible to the unworthy seeker
Om Lakshyayai Namah
ॐ लक्ष्यायै नमः।
The eternal mark all seek to reach
Om Shubhalakshanayai Namah
ॐ शुभलक्षणायै नमः।
Bearing auspicious cosmic marks
Om Vartinyai Namah
ॐ वर्तिन्यै नमः।
She who dwells eternally in the hearts of her devotees
Om Supathacharayai Namah
ॐ सुपथाचारायै नमः।
Guide of those who walk the righteous path
Om Parikhayai Namah
ॐ परिखायै नमः।
The protective rampart encircling her worshippers
Om Khanaye Namah
ॐ खनये नमः।
Digger of the wells of wisdom and truth
Om Vritaye Namah
ॐ वृतये नमः।
She who encircles and protects her beloved
Om Prakaravalayayai Namah
ॐ प्राकारवलयायै नमः।
Surrounded by fortress walls of divine grace
Om Velayai Namah
ॐ वेलायै नमः।
The boundary that holds back chaos and darkness
Om Mahodadhaumaryadayai Namah
ॐ महोदधौमर्यादायै नमः।
Guardian of the great ocean’s eternal limits
Om Poshanishaktaye Namah
ॐ पोषणीशक्तये नमः।
Power that nourishes all living beings
Om Shoshanishaktaye Namah
ॐ शोषणीशक्तये नमः।
Energy that withdraws and transmutes all things
Om Dirghakeshyai Namah
ॐ दीर्घकेश्यै नमः।
She of the luxuriant, flowing locks
Om Sulomashayai Namah
ॐ सुलोमशायै नमः।
Beautiful in her soft and luminous appearance
Om Lalitayai Namah
ॐ ललितायै नमः।
Graceful and playful in every gesture
Om Mamsalayai Namah
ॐ मांसलायै नमः।
She whose form is substantial and alive
Om Tanvyai Namah
ॐ तन्व्यै नमः।
The slender, graceful goddess.
Om Vedavedangadharinyai Namah
ॐ वेदवेदाङ्गधारिण्यै नमः।
Bearer of the Vedas and all sacred knowledge
Om Narasrikpanamattayai Namah
ॐ नरासृक्पानमत्तायै नमः।
Intoxicated with the demon’s blood of victory
Om Naramundasthibhushanayai Namah
ॐ नरमुण्डास्थिभूषणायै नमः।
Adorned with the skulls of vanquished evil
Om Akshakridarataye Namah
ॐ अक्षक्रीडारतये नमः।
Delighter in the cosmic play of all fate
Om Sharyai Namah
ॐ शार्यै नमः।
She who releases the arrows of justice
Om Sharikashukabhashinyai Namah
ॐ शारिकाशुकभाषिण्यै नमः।
She who speaks through the voices of birds
Om Shambaryai Namah
ॐ शाम्बर्यै नमः।
Slayer of the dread demon Shambara
Om Garudividyayai Namah
ॐ गारुडीविद्यायै नमः।
Keeper of the knowledge of the divine eagle
Om Varunyai Namah
ॐ वारुण्यै नमः।
Connected to the life-giving waters of creation
Om Varunarchitayai Namah
ॐ वरुणार्चितायै नमः।
Honored and worshipped by Varuna himself
Om Varahyai Namah
ॐ वाराह्यै नमः।
She who bears the sacred form of the boar
Om Mundahastayai Namah
ॐ मुण्डहस्तायै नमः।
Bearing aloft the demon Munda’s head
Om Damshtroddhritavasundharayai Namah
ॐ दंष्ट्रोद्धृतवसुन्धरायै नमः।
She who raised the earth upon her tusks
Om Minamurtidharayai Namah
ॐ मीनमूर्तिधरायै नमः।
Bearer of the cosmic fish who upholds worlds
Om Murtayai Namah
ॐ मूर्तायै नमः।
She who manifests in countless sacred forms
Om Vadanyayai Namah
ॐ वदन्यायै नमः।
Abundantly generous to all her supplicants
Om Pratimashrayayai Namah
ॐ प्रतिमाश्रयायै नमः।
The divine essence dwelling in sacred images
Om Amurtayai Namah
ॐ अमूर्तायै नमः।
Transcendent and forever beyond all forms
Om Nidhirupayai Namah
ॐ निधिरूपायै नमः।
The boundless treasure of all divine grace
Om Shalagramashilashuchaye Namah
ॐ शालग्रामशिलाशुचये नमः।
Sacred purity embodied in the holy stone
Om Smritaye Namah
ॐ स्मृतये नमः।
Embodiment of memory, the power of recollection.
Om Samskararupayai Namah
ॐ संस्काररूपायै नमः।
Embodied in the transformative impressions of karma
Om Susamskarayai Namah
ॐ सुसंस्कारायै नमः।
Perfected through all the refinements of culture
Om Samskritaye Namah
ॐ संस्कृतये नमः।
She who elevates through sacred refinement
Om Prakritayai Namah
ॐ प्राकृतायै नमः।
The primordial nature underlying all existence
Om Deshabhashayai Namah
ॐ देशभाषायै नमः।
Understood by each people in their own tongue
Om Gathayai Namah
ॐ गाथायै नमः।
Embodied in the sacred songs of praise
Om Gitaye Namah
ॐ गीतये नमः।
The divine song resonating through creation
Om Prahelikayai Namah
ॐ प्रहेलिकायै नमः।
The divine mystery veiled in sacred paradox
Om Idayai Namah
ॐ इडायै नमः।
The lunar energy flowing through all beings
Om Pingalayai Namah
ॐ पिङ्गलायै नमः।
The solar fire blazing in consciousness
Om Pingayai Namah
ॐ पिङ्गायै नमः।
The golden radiance of all illumination
Om Sushumnayai Namah
ॐ सुषुम्णायै नमः।
The supreme pathway of spiritual awakening
Om Suryavahinyai Namah
ॐ सूर्यवाहिन्यै नमः।
She who carries the light of the sun
Om Shashisravayai Namah
ॐ शशिस्रवायै नमः।
Cool nectar flowing like the moonbeams
Om Talusthayai Namah
ॐ तालुस्थायै नमः।
Residing in the inner sacred sound center
Om Kakinyai Namah
ॐ काकिन्यै नमः।
Cosmic power dwelling in secret energy centers
Om Amritajivinyai Namah
ॐ अमृतजीविन्यै नमः।
Sustaining all beings through divine nectar
Om Anurupayai Namah
ॐ अणुरूपायै नमः।
Present in the smallest infinitesimal atom
Om Brihadrupayai Namah
ॐ बृहद्रूपायै नमः।
Encompassing the infinite cosmic vastness
Om Laghurupayai Namah
ॐ लघुरूपायै नमः।
Dwelling in the subtle and refined essence
Om Gurusthirayai Namah
ॐ गुरुस्थिरायै नमः।
Weighty and unchanging in her divine power
Om Sthavarayai Namah
ॐ स्थावरायै नमः।
The unmoving foundation of all existence
Om Jangamayai Namah
ॐ जङ्गमायै नमः।
The dynamic energy animating all movement
Om Devyai Namah
ॐ देव्यै नमः।
The goddess, radiant and divine
Om Kritakarmaphalapradayai Namah
ॐ कृतकर्मफलप्रदायै नमः।
Bestower of the fruits earned by all actions
Om Vishayakrantadehayai Namah
ॐ विषयाक्रान्तदेहायै नमः।
Embodied in the manifest realm of senses
Om Nirvisheshayai Namah
ॐ निर्विशेषायै नमः।
Beyond all distinctions and differences
Om Jitendriyayai Namah
ॐ जितेन्द्रियायै नमः।
Victorious conqueror of all the senses
Om Vishvarupayai Namah
ॐ विश्वरूपायै नमः।
Embodied as the cosmos itself in all aspects
Om Chidanandayai Namah
ॐ चिदानन्दायै नमः।
The eternal joy of pure consciousness
Om Parabrahmaprabodhinyai Namah
ॐ परब्रह्मप्रबोधिन्यै नमः।
She who awakens to the supreme consciousness
Om Nirvikarayai Namah
ॐ निर्विकारायै नमः।
Unchanging and beyond all transformation
Om Nirvairayai Namah
ॐ निर्वैरायै नमः।
She for whom no enemy can ever stand
Om Virataye Namah
ॐ विरतये नमः।
The absolute reality pervading all existence
Om Satyavardhinyai Namah
ॐ सत्यवर्धिन्यै नमः।
She who increases and strengthens all truth
Om Purushajnayai Namah
ॐ पुरुषाज्ञायै नमः।
Knower of the eternal universal spirit
Om Bhinnayai Namah
ॐ भिन्नायै नमः।
She who perceives all divisions clearly
Om Kshantihkaivalyadayinyai Namah
ॐ क्षान्तिःकैवल्यदायिन्यै नमः।
Giver of liberation through divine patience
Om Viviktasevinyai Namah
ॐ विविक्तसेविन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the secret sanctuary within hearts
Om Prajnajanayitryai Namah
ॐ प्रज्ञाजनयित्र्यै नमः।
Mother of transcendent wisdom itself
Om Bahushrutaye Namah
ॐ बहुश्रुतये नमः।
Celebrated and honored throughout all worlds
Om Nirihayai Namah
ॐ निरीहायै नमः।
Free from all desire and personal wanting
Om Samastaikayai Namah
ॐ समस्तैकायै नमः।
The unified totality of all existence
Om Sarvalokaikasevitayai Namah
ॐ सर्वलोकैकसेवितायै नमः।
Sole refuge honored by every living world
Om Sevayai Namah
ॐ सेवायै नमः।
Service itself embodied in divine form
Om Sevapriyayai Namah
ॐ सेवाप्रियायै नमः।
Delighting in the devotion of all worshippers
Om Sevyayai Namah
ॐ सेव्यायै नमः।
She who is worthy of worship and devoted service.
Om Sevaphalavivardhinyai Namah
ॐ सेवाफलविवर्धिन्यै नमः।
She who multiplies the rewards of true service
Om Kalaukalkipriyakalyai Namah
ॐ कलौकल्किप्रियाकाल्यै नमः।
Beloved of Kalki in the final cosmic age
Om Dushtamlechchhavinashinyai Namah
ॐ दुष्टम्लेच्छविनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of the vile and impious ones
Om Pratyanchayai Namah
ॐ प्रत्यञ्चायै नमः।
She who turns the wicked from their path
Om Dhanuryashtaye Namah
ॐ धनुर्यष्टये नमः।
She who wields the bow of divine justice
Om Khadgadharayai Namah
ॐ खड्गधारायै नमः।
Bearer of the sword cutting through ignorance
Om Duranataye Namah
ॐ दुरानतये नमः।
Supreme dancer in the eternal cosmic play
Om Ashvaplutaye Namah
ॐ अश्वप्लुतये नमः।
Swift as the leaping horse across all realms
Om Valgayai Namah
ॐ वल्गायै नमः।
She who plays with the rope of all karma
Om Srinaye Namah
ॐ सृणये नमः।
Before whom all bow in profound reverence
Om Sanmattavaranayai Namah
ॐ सन्मत्तवारणायै नमः।
Protection against the madness of delusion
Om Virabhuve Namah
ॐ वीरभुवे नमः।
Dwelling in the realm of the heroic warriors
Om Viramatre Namah
ॐ वीरमात्रे नमः।
Mother of the heroic Virabhadra.
Om Virasuve Namah
ॐ वीरसुवे नमः।
Mother of heroes and enlightened beings
Om Viranandinyai Namah
ॐ वीरनन्दिन्यै नमः।
Joyful companion of the divine warriors
Om Jayashriyai Namah
ॐ जयश्रियै नमः।
Victory and prosperity united in her form
Om Jayadikshayai Namah
ॐ जयदीक्षायै नमः।
Initiatrix into the path of triumph
Om Jayadayai Namah
ॐ जयदायै नमः।
Bestower of success to those who truly seek
Om Jayavardhinyai Namah
ॐ जयवर्धिन्यै नमः।
She who magnifies the power to overcome
Om Saubhagyasubhagakarayai Namah
ॐ सौभाग्यसुभगाकारायै नमः।
Creator of prosperity and perfect beauty
Om Sarvasaubhagyavardhinyai Namah
ॐ सर्वसौभाग्यवर्धिन्यै नमः।
Multiplier of all blessings and prosperity
Om Kshemankaryai Namah
ॐ क्षेमङ्कर्यै नमः।
She who works for the welfare of all beings
Om Siddhirupayai Namah
ॐ सिद्धिरूपायै नमः।
She whose form embodies spiritual perfection and attainment.
Om Satkirtaye Namah
ॐ सत्कीर्तये नमः।
Possessor of true and untarnished fame
Om Pathidevatayai Namah
ॐ पथिदेवतायै नमः।
Guardian spirit of the spiritual journey
Om Sarvatirthamayimurtaye Namah
ॐ सर्वतीर्थमयीमूर्तये नमः।
All sacred pilgrimage places in her form
Om Sarvadevamayiprabhayai Namah
ॐ सर्वदेवमयीप्रभायै नमः।
Divine radiance containing all the gods
Om Sarvasiddhipradashaktaye Namah
ॐ सर्वसिद्धिप्रदाशक्तये नमः।
Power granting all spiritual accomplishments
Om Sarvamangalamangalayai Namah
ॐ सर्वमङ्गलमङ्गलायै नमः।
Supreme good fortune of all existence
About the Durga Sahasranamavali
Namavali literature, garlands of names, grew out of the older sahasranama hymns preserved in the Puranas, where a deity’s thousand epithets are strung together as a single unbroken prayer. The Durga Sahasranamavali belongs to this family and draws its names from the same devotional well as the Devi Mahatmya and the Devi Bhagavata Purana, the two texts that shaped how later generations understood Durga as both a cosmic force and an approachable mother. Unlike a narrative stotra that tells her story in verses, a namavali strips the praise down to its names alone, letting the sound of each syllable carry the meaning.
Several Puranic compilations preserve versions of Durga’s thousand names, and the Devi Bhagavata Purana is the source most commonly cited for the recension used in home and temple worship today. The text sits alongside other Devi sahasranamas, Lalita, Annapurna, Kali, as part of a larger Shakta tradition that treats the feminine principle as the source of all creation, sustenance and dissolution. What distinguishes the Durga recension is its concentration on her role as warrior and rescuer: name after name recalls a weapon she wields, a demon she defeats or a fear she dissolves, rather than dwelling on beauty or royal court imagery the way some sister sahasranamas do.
Durga herself is described across scripture as the combined energy of the gods, formed when their individual powers could no longer contain Mahishasura, the buffalo demon whose boons had made him unstoppable by any single deity. Seated on her lion and armed with weapons gifted by each god, she meets him in the battle recounted in the Devi Mahatmya and ends his tyranny. That single episode became the template for how devotees approach her, as the one force capable of finishing a fight that everyone else has already lost, which is why her thousand names lean so heavily on courage, protection and the clearing of obstacles.
Reciting the full list is less like reading a biography and more like walking past a thousand doors, each opening briefly onto one quality of the mother: patience in one name, ferocity in the next, then stillness, then victory. The repetition of Om [name] Namah after every entry is deliberate, it resets the mind between names so that no single quality is allowed to dominate the picture, and by the end the goddess who emerges is neither only gentle nor only fierce but complete.
How to Chant the 1000 Names
- <b>Prepare a clean space.</b> Bathe if possible, then sit facing east or north in a quiet corner with a lit diya and, if you have one, an image or idol of Durga placed at eye level.
- <b>Set a realistic pace.</b> The full 1000 names take most people 45 to 60 minutes to recite aloud, so choose a time when you will not be interrupted, or split the list across two or three sittings if a single sitting feels too long.
- <b>Chant name by name, not in a rush.</b> Say ‘Om’ followed by the name and close with ‘Namah,’ pausing briefly between each one rather than sliding straight into the next, the pause is what keeps the mind present.
- <b>Use a mala if it helps rhythm.</b> Some devotees keep count on a rudraksha or tulsi mala, moving one bead per name, though this is a memory aid rather than a rule.
- <b>Close with a personal prayer.</b> After the last name, sit for a minute in silence, then offer a short prayer in your own words for whatever is on your mind before you rise.
Benefits of Chanting
- Steadies the mind with courage when facing a genuine obstacle, echoing her role as the one who finished Mahishasura’s fight.
- Invites protection over the home and family, particularly when the full list is chanted through Navratri.
- Loosens the grip of fear and hesitation, since so many of her thousand names directly address the dissolving of dread.
- Builds focus and patience through the sheer discipline of completing a long recitation without shortcuts.
- Deepens a felt sense of the mother’s closeness, turning worship from a request into a relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to chant all 1000 names?
Reciting the complete Durga Sahasranamavali aloud, name by name in the Om [name] Namah format, usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on your pace and whether you pause to reflect on each name. Reading it silently is faster, though most devotees find the aloud version far more absorbing.
When is the best day or time to chant it?
Navratri, in both its spring (Chaitra) and autumn (Sharad) observances, is considered the most auspicious window, along with Fridays and Ashtami, the eighth lunar day associated with Durga throughout the year. Early morning after bathing is the traditional time, though any quiet hour works if that is what is realistic for you.
Can I chant the names in English rather than Sanskrit?
Yes, the transliterated names carry the same intent, and many devotees who are still learning Sanskrit pronunciation begin with the English rendering before moving to the Devanagari. What matters most is attention and sincerity rather than a flawless accent.
How is this different from the Durga Chalisa?
The Chalisa is a short 40 verse hymn meant for quick, frequent recitation, while the Sahasranamavali is a long list of a thousand individual names meant for a deeper, slower sitting. Many households use both, the Chalisa daily and the Sahasranamavali on Navratri or Fridays.
Do I need a guru’s initiation to begin?
No formal initiation is required to chant a sahasranama, it is an open devotional practice rather than a restricted mantra. A simple resolve, or sankalp, stating your intention before you begin is the only preparation most traditions ask for.
What if I mispronounce some of the names?
Durga is approached in this tradition as a mother, and devotion generally holds that sincere effort matters more than perfect pronunciation. Take it slowly, use a written or audio reference for names you find difficult, and let your pronunciation improve naturally over repeated recitations.
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः · May Maa Durga shield you and destroy every obstacle on your path.