1000 Names of Gayatri (Gayatri Sahasranamavali)
श्री गायत्री सहस्रनामावली
What is the Gayatri Sahasranamavali?
The Gayatri Sahasranamavali is a garland of 1008 sacred names of Goddess Gayatri, mother of the Vedas, each one chanted as Om followed by the name and Namah. It is drawn from the Devi Bhagavata Purana and a full, unhurried recitation usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes. Devotees chant it for clarity of mind, purity of speech and the Vedic merit associated with her worship.
Goddess Gayatri is honoured as the source of the Vedas themselves, the deity behind the mantra once taught to every seeker before any other lesson. The Sahasranamavali gathers 1008 of her names, each one a facet of her wisdom, her light and her guardianship over sacred speech. Reciting the full list, name by name with Om … Namah, becomes a slow, deliberate meditation on everything this goddess is said to embody.
All 1008 Names of Goddess Gayatri 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 Achintyalakshanayai Namah
ॐ अचिन्त्यलक्षणायै नमः।
The goddess whose nature transcends all thought
Om Avyaktayai Namah
ॐ अव्यक्तायै नमः।
Mother of the unmanifest, transcendent and formless
Om Arthamatrimaheshvaryai Namah
ॐ अर्थमातृमहेश्वर्यै नमः।
Supreme consort and mother of material existence
Om Amritarnavamadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ अमृतार्णवमध्यस्थायै नमः।
She who dwells at the heart of the nectar ocean
Om Ajitayai Namah
ॐ अजितायै नमः।
The eternal victor over all demons and darkness
Om Aparajitayai Namah
ॐ अपराजितायै नमः।
The unconquered one, never defeated
Om Animadigunadharayai Namah
ॐ अणिमादिगुणाधरायै नमः।
Bearer of the atomic forces and universal qualities
Om Arkamandalasamsthitayai Namah
ॐ अर्कमण्डलसंस्थितायै नमः।
The eternal, never aging Mother of creation
Om Ajarayai Namah
ॐ अजरायै नमः।
She who knows neither age nor decay ever
Om Ajayai Namah
ॐ अजायै नमः।
The eternal unborn, uncreated source of all
Om Aparayai Namah
ॐ अपरायै नमः।
The one without equal, matchless and supreme
Om Adharmayai Namah
ॐ अधर्मायै नमः।
Destroyer of unrighteousness and cosmic disorder
Om Akshasutradharayai Namah
ॐ अक्षसूत्रधरायै नमः।
She who holds the sacred thread of all souls
Om Adharayai Namah
ॐ अधरायै नमः।
The eternal foundation and support of all
Om Akaradikshakarantayai Namah
ॐ अकारादिक्षकारान्तायै नमः।
She encompassing all wisdom, A unto OM
Om Arishadvargabhedinyai Namah
ॐ अरिषद्वर्गभेदिन्यै नमः।
She who separates seekers from the six enemies
Om Anjanadripratikashayai Namah
ॐ अञ्जनाद्रिप्रतिकाशायै नमः।
Brilliant as the darkly beautiful mountain peak
Om Anjanadrinivasinyai Namah
ॐ अञ्जनाद्रिनिवासिन्यै नमः।
She dwelling upon the darkly wondrous mountain
Om Adityai Namah
ॐ अदित्यै नमः।
Mother of the sun and all brilliant radiance
Om Ajapayai Namah
ॐ अजपायै नमः।
Called by the chant that needs no utterance
Om Avidyayai Namah
ॐ अविद्यायै नमः।
Mother of primordial matter and veiling power
Om Aravindanibhekshanayai Namah
ॐ अरविन्दनिभेक्षणायै नमः।
Her glance shines with lotus-like tenderness
Om Antarbahisthitayai Namah
ॐ अन्तर्बहिस्थितायै नमः।
She permeating all existence from within without
Om Avidyadhvamsinyai Namah
ॐ अविद्याध्वंसिन्यै नमः।
The destroyer of ignorance and delusion
Om Antaratmikayai Namah
ॐ अन्तरात्मिकायै नमः।
She who is the innermost self of all
Om Ajayai Namah
ॐ अजायै नमः।
The eternal unborn, uncreated source of all
Om Ajamukhavasayai Namah
ॐ अजमुखवासायै नमः।
She dwelling in the unborn’s radiant light
Om Aravindanibhananayai Namah
ॐ अरविन्दनिभाननायै नमः।
Goddess with the lotus-like countenance
Om Ardhamatrayai/Vyanjanavarnatmikayai Namah
ॐ अर्धमात्रायै/व्यञ्जनवर्णात्मिकायै नमः।
She embodying the half-measure of sacred OM
Om Arthadanajnayai Namah
ॐ अर्थदानज्ञायै नमः।
Wise bestower of true wealth and dharma
Om Arimandalamardinyai Namah
ॐ अरिमण्डलमर्दिन्यै नमः।
She who crushes the circles of all foes
Om Asuraghnyai Namah
ॐ असुराघ्न्यै नमः।
The slayer of demons and tyrannical forces
Om Amavasyayai Namah
ॐ अमावास्यायै नमः।
She manifest in the dark of the new moon
Om Alakshighnyai Namah
ॐ अलाक्षिघ्न्यै नमः।
Destroyer of blindness and spiritual darkness
Om Antyajarchitayai Namah
ॐ अन्त्यजार्चितायै नमः।
Honored equally by the outcast and noble
Om Adilakshmyai Namah
ॐ आदिलक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Primordial wealth flowing through the cosmos
Om Adishaktyai Namah
ॐ आदिशक्त्यै नमः।
The original power underlying all creation
Om Akrityai Namah
ॐ आकृत्यै नमः।
Transcendent source formless and unmade
Om Ayatananayai Namah
ॐ आयताननायै नमः।
Supreme consciousness dwelling in all hearts
Om Adityapadavicharayai Namah
ॐ आदित्यपदविचारायै नमः।
She upon whom the sun’s rays eternally rest
Om Adityaparisevitayai Namah
ॐ आदित्यपरिसेवितायै नमः।
The one whom the sun itself adores eternally
Om Acharyayai Namah
ॐ आचार्यायै नमः।
Eternal teacher of all cosmic wisdom
Om Avartanayai Namah
ॐ आवर्तनायै नमः।
She who turns the mighty wheel of time
Om Acharayai Namah
ॐ आचारायै नमः।
Mother of righteous living and sacred conduct
Om Adimurtinivasinyai Namah
ॐ आदिमूर्तिनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the primordial divine form eternal
Om Agneyyai Namah
ॐ आग्नेय्यै नमः।
Mother of sacrificial fire and transformation
Om Amaryai Namah
ॐ आमर्यै नमः।
Eternal and deathless, the immortal Mother
Om Adyayai Namah
ॐ आद्यायै नमः।
The original, first-born of all creation
Om Aradhyayai Namah
ॐ आराध्यायै नमः।
Supreme deity most worthy of all worship
Om Asanasthitayai Namah
ॐ आसनस्थितायै नमः।
She radiating from her cosmic throne supreme
Om Adharanilayayai Namah
ॐ आधारनिलयायै नमः।
Eternal foundation and support of all worlds
Om Adharayai Namah
ॐ आधारायै नमः।
She granting the straight path to freedom
Om Akashantanivasinyai Namah
ॐ आकाशान्तनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling beyond the vast bounds of the sky
Om Adyakshara Samayuktayai Namah
ॐ आद्याक्षर समयुक्तायै नमः।
United with the primordial sacred syllable
Om Antarakasharupinyai Namah
ॐ आन्तराकाशरूपिण्यै नमः।
Taking form as the inner cosmic ether
Om Adityamandalagatayai Namah
ॐ आदित्यमण्डलगतायै नमः।
Abiding in the radiant heart of the sun
Om Antaradhvantanashinyai Namah
ॐ आन्तरध्वान्तनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of the inner darkness of souls
Om Indirayai Namah
ॐ इन्दिरायै नमः।
Incomparably beautiful divine consort eternal
Om Ishtadayai Namah
ॐ इष्टदायै नमः।
Fulfiller of the deepest hearts’ desire
Om Ishtayai Namah
ॐ इष्टायै नमः।
Supremely beloved by all awakened hearts
Om Indivaranivekshanayai Namah
ॐ इन्दिवरनिवेक्षणायै नमः।
Gaze as gentle as the blue lotus flower
Om Iravatyai Namah
ॐ इरावत्यै नमः।
Supreme river of grace and divine blessing
Om Indrapadayai Namah
ॐ इन्द्रपदायै नमः।
She granting the throne of the celestial king
Om Indranyai Namah
ॐ इन्द्राण्यै नमः।
Queen consort of the celestial realm divine
Om Indurupinyai Namah
ॐ इन्दुरूपिण्यै नमः।
Radiant as the moon in gentle, cooling form
Om Ikshukodandasamyuktayai Namah
ॐ इक्षुकोदण्डसंयुक्तायै नमः।
Wielding the sugarcane bow that masters desire
Om Ishusandhanakarinyai Namah
ॐ इषुसन्धानकारिण्यै नमः।
Poised with arrow drawn, ever ready to act
Om Indranilasamakarayai Namah
ॐ इन्द्रनीलसमाकारायै नमः।
Form shining bright as sapphire stones
Om Idapingalarupinyai Namah
ॐ इडापिङ्गलरूपिण्यै नमः।
Flowing through the twin channels of life
Om Indrakshyai Namah
ॐ इन्द्राक्ष्यै नमः।
Eyes vast and clear as heaven itself
Om Ishvaryai Namah
ॐ ईश्वर्यै नमः।
Supreme sovereign of all existence eternal
Om Ihatrayavivarjitayai Namah
ॐ ईहात्रयविवर्जितायै नमः।
Transcending worldly duties and all desires
Om Umayai Namah
ॐ उमायै नमः।
She who is one with the goddess Uma
Om Ushayai Namah
ॐ उषायै नमः।
Eternal dawn bringing new spiritual awakening
Om Udunibhayai Namah
ॐ उडुनिभायै नमः।
Her radiance shining bright as stars
Om Urvarukaphalananayai Namah
ॐ उर्वारुकफलाननायै नमः।
Face round and glowing like golden gourds
Om Uduprabhayai Namah
ॐ उडुप्रभायै नमः।
Luminous as the brilliant light of stars
Om Udumatyai Namah
ॐ उडुमत्यै नमः।
Whose mind embraces all celestial wisdom
Om Udupayai Namah
ॐ उडुपायै नमः।
She guiding and leading all spheres
Om Udumadhyagayai Namah
ॐ उडुमध्यगायै नमः।
Moving through the very heart of cosmos
Om Urdhayai Namah
ॐ ऊर्धायै नमः।
Transcendent Mother ever ascending high
Om Urdhakeshyai Namah
ॐ ऊर्धकेश्यै नमः।
Hair flowing upward toward the heavens
Om Urdhadhogatibhedinyai Namah
ॐ ऊर्धाधोगतिभेदिन्यै नमः।
She directing both upward and downward currents
Om Urdhvavahupriyayai Namah
ॐ ऊर्ध्ववाहुप्रियायै नमः।
Who delights in raising her beloved children
Om Urmimalavaggranthadayinyai Namah
ॐ ऊर्मिमालावाग्ग्रन्थदायिन्यै नमः।
Granter of the flowing speech-garland
Om Ritayai Namah
ॐ ऋतायै नमः।
She ordering the cosmic seasons and time
Om Rishyai Namah
ॐ ऋष्यै नमः।
Mother who births divine sages and seers
Om Ritumatyai Namah
ॐ ऋतुमत्यै नमः।
She presiding over the sacred seasons
Om Rishidevanamasakritayai Namah
ॐ ऋषिदेवनामसकृतायै नमः।
Invoked by names of sages and the gods
Om Rigvedayai Namah
ॐ ऋग्वेदायै नमः।
Mother of the Rigveda and all wisdom
Om Rinahartryai Namah
ॐ ऋणहर्त्र्यै नमः।
She who absolves and forgives karmic debts
Om Rishimandalacharinyai Namah
ॐ ऋषिमण्डलचारिण्यै नमः।
She moving within the assembly of sages
Om Riddhidayai Namah
ॐ ऋद्धिदायै नमः।
Granter of all treasures and prosperity
Om Rijumargasthayai Namah
ॐ ऋजुमार्गस्थायै नमः।
Standing steadfast on the righteous path
Om Rijudharmayai Namah
ॐ ऋजुधर्मायै नमः।
Embodiment of true and righteous conduct
Om Rijupradayai Namah
ॐ ऋजुप्रदायै नमः।
She granting the straight path to freedom
Om Rigvedanilayayai Namah
ॐ ऋग्वेदनिलयायै नमः।
Divine abode and source of Rigveda’s truth
Om Rijvyai Namah
ॐ ऋज्व्यै नमः।
The straight path to liberation personified
Om Luptadharmapravartinyai Namah
ॐ लुप्तधर्मप्रवर्तिन्यै नमः।
She who restores all lost cosmic order
Om Lutarivarasambhutayai Namah
ॐ लुतारिवरसम्भूतायै नमः।
Arising from the deepest prayers of devotees
Om Lutadivishaharinyai Namah
ॐ लुतादिविषहारिण्यै नमः।
She transforming poison into nectar’s essence
Om Ekaksharayai Namah
ॐ एकाक्षरायै नमः।
The one sacred letter, the primordial OM
Om Ekamatrayai Namah
ॐ एकमात्रायै नमः।
Embodied in the single most sacred syllable
Om Ekayai Namah
ॐ एकायै नमः।
One indivisible, supreme consciousness itself
Om Ekaikanishthitayai Namah
ॐ एकैकनिष्ठितायै नमः।
Absolutely devoted to the one eternal
Om Aindryai Namah
ॐ ऐन्द्र्यै नमः।
Divine shakti of the celestial king
Om Airavatarudhayai Namah
ॐ ऐरावतारूढायै नमः।
She who rides the cosmic white elephant
Om Aihikamushmikapradayai Namah
ॐ ऐहिकामुष्मिकप्रदायै नमः।
She who grants blessings both here and in the hereafter
Om Onkarayai Namah
ॐ ओङ्कारायै नमः।
Cosmic sound OM embodied as goddess
Om Oshadhyai Namah
ॐ ओषध्यै नमः।
Healing mother of all herbs and remedies
Om Otayai Namah
ॐ ओतायै नमः।
She weaving the fabric of all existence
Om Otaprotanivasinyai Namah
ॐ ओतप्रोतनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the warp and weft of creation
Om Aurbhayai Namah
ॐ और्भायै नमः।
Manifesting through the brahmin’s inner light
Om Aushadhasampannayai Namah
ॐ औषधसम्पन्नायै नमः।
Rich in all healing plants and remedy
Om Aupasanaphalapradayai Namah
ॐ औपासनफलप्रदायै नमः।
Granting the fruits of sincere devotion
Om Andamadhyasthitayai Namah
ॐ अण्डमध्यस्थितायै नमः।
Dwelling at the heart of all creation
Om Ahkaramanurupinyai/Visargarupinyai Namah
ॐ अःकारमनुरूपिण्यै/विसर्गरूपिण्यै नमः।
She manifest as the breath-ending sacred sound
Om Katyayanyai Namah
ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः।
Daughter of sage Katyayana, the warrior goddess
Om Kalaratryai Namah
ॐ कालरात्र्यै नमः।
Eternal darkness preceding all creation
Om Kamakshyai Namah
ॐ कामाक्ष्यै नमः।
Goddess with eyes full of compassion
Om Kamasundaryai Namah
ॐ कामसुन्दर्यै नमः।
Beautiful beyond all desire and longing
Om Kamalayai Namah
ॐ कमलायै नमः।
Lotus-born, mother of all beauty eternal
Om Kaminyai Namah
ॐ कामिन्यै नमः।
Beloved sweetheart of the divine lover
Om Kantayai Namah
ॐ कान्तायै नमः।
The beloved, cherished and dear
Om Kamadayai Namah
ॐ कामदायै नमः।
Fulfiller of righteous desires of all hearts
Om Kalakanthinyai Namah
ॐ कालकण्ठिन्यै नमः।
She who holds the forces of time within
Om Karikumbhastanabharayai Namah
ॐ करिकुम्भस्तनभरायै नमः।
Her breasts overflow with cosmic nourishment
Om Karavirasuvasinyai Namah
ॐ करवीरसुवासिन्यै नमः।
Fragrant as the blooming oleander flower
Om Kalyanyai Namah
ॐ कल्याण्यै नमः।
The auspicious one, source of all welfare
Om Kundalavatyai Namah
ॐ कुण्डलवत्यै नमः।
She adorned with precious earrings
Om Kurukshetranivasinyai Namah
ॐ कुरुक्षेत्रनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Presiding over the field where dharma triumphs
Om Kuruvindadalakarayai Namah
ॐ कुरुविन्ददलाकारायै नमः।
With petals bright as precious ruby stones
Om Kundalyai Namah
ॐ कुण्डल्यै नमः।
Manifest as the coiled serpent force within
Om Kumudalayayai Namah
ॐ कुमुदालयायै नमः।
She dwelling in the heart of the lotus
Om Kalajihvayai Namah
ॐ कालजिह्वायै नमः।
She who speaks the language of time itself
Om Karalasyayai Namah
ॐ करालास्यायै नमः।
Terrifying to the wicked, kind to the pure
Om Kalikayai Namah
ॐ कालिकायै नमः।
Dark Mother who dissolves all ages
Om Kalarupinyai Namah
ॐ कालरूपिण्यै नमः।
Taking the eternal form of time itself
Om Kamaniyagunayai Namah
ॐ कामनीयगुणायै नमः।
Whose nature is eternally charming and sweet
Om Kantyai Namah
ॐ कान्त्यै नमः।
The radiant splendor of all the universe
Om Kaladharayai Namah
ॐ कलाधारायै नमः।
She bearing all sixty-four sacred arts
Om Kumudvatyai Namah
ॐ कुमुद्वत्यै नमः।
Flowing with the grace of lotus waters
Om Kaushikyai Namah
ॐ कौशिक्यै नमः।
Graceful warrior goddess of cosmic protection
Om Kamalakarayai Namah
ॐ कमलाकारायै नमः।
She from whom all lotus abundance flows
Om Kamacharaprabhanjinyai Namah
ॐ कामचारप्रभञ्जिन्यै नमः।
She who shatters the flight of selfish desire
Om Kaumaryai Namah
ॐ कौमार्यै नमः।
Eternal maiden, source of youthful vitality
Om Karunapangyai Namah
ॐ करुणापाङ्ग्यै नमः।
Whose gaze overflows with boundless compassion
Om Kakuvantayai Namah
ॐ ककुवन्तायै नमः।
She who fills all the four directions
Om Karipriyayai Namah
ॐ करिप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved by all creatures, even wild beasts
Om Kesharyai Namah
ॐ केशर्यै नमः।
Golden saffron-hued, radiant and pure
Om Keshavanutayai Namah
ॐ केशवनुतायै नमः।
Sung in praise by Lord Krishna himself
Om Kadambayai Namah
ॐ कदम्बायै नमः।
Fragrant kadamba tree of divine love
Om Kusumapriyayai Namah
ॐ कुसुमप्रियायै नमः।
She who delights in all blooming flowers
Om Kalindyai Namah
ॐ कालिन्द्यै नमः।
Sacred river of divine love’s flow
Om Kalikayai Namah
ॐ कालिकायै नमः।
Dark Mother who dissolves all ages
Om Kanchyai Namah
ॐ काञ्च्यै नमः।
She radiating from the sacred city
Om Kalashodbhavasamstutayai Namah
ॐ कलशोद्भवसंस्तुतायै नमः।
Praised by those born of sacred vessels
Om Kamamatayai Namah
ॐ काममातायै नमः।
Mother of cosmic desire and creation
Om Kratumatyai Namah
ॐ क्रतुमत्यै नमः।
She whose will manifests in sacred rites
Om Kamarupayai Namah
ॐ कामरूपायै नमः।
Assuming any form for her devoted ones
Om Kripavatyai Namah
ॐ कृपावत्यै नमः।
Overflowing with mercy and grace divine
Om Kumaryai Namah
ॐ कुमार्यै नमः।
Eternal maiden, pure and ever young
Om Kundanilayayai Namah
ॐ कुण्डनिलयायै नमः।
Dwelling in the jasmine’s fragrant heart
Om Kiratyai Namah
ॐ किरात्यै नमः।
Protector of the marginalized and outcast
Om Kiravahanayai Namah
ॐ कीरवाहनायै नमः।
She riding on divine streams of grace
Om Kaikeyyai Namah
ॐ कैकेय्यै नमः।
Devoted mother guiding destiny’s course
Om Kokilalapayai Namah
ॐ कोकिलालापायै नमः।
Her voice rings like the cuckoo’s call
Om Ketakikusumapriyayai Namah
ॐ केतकीकुसुमप्रियायै नमः।
She delighting in fragrant pandanus flowers
Om Kamandaludharayai Namah
ॐ कमण्डलुधरायै नमः।
She bearing the ascetic’s water vessel
Om Kalyai Namah
ॐ काल्यै नमः।
The dark goddess of primal time
Om Karmanirmulakarinyai Namah
ॐ कर्मनिर्मूलकारिण्यै नमः।
She uproots the seeds of past karma
Om Kalahamsagatyai Namah
ॐ कलहंसगत्यै नमः।
Moving with grace of a swan divine
Om Kakshayai Namah
ॐ कक्षायै नमः।
She dwelling in all hidden chambers
Om Kritakautukamangalayai Namah
ॐ कृतकौतुकमङ्गलायै नमः।
She blessing all sacred festivals and rites
Om Kasturitilakayai Namah
ॐ कस्तुरीतिलकायै नमः।
Marked with the musk-dot on her brow
Om Kamarayai Namah
ॐ कमरायै नमः।
Mother of love and all affection divine
Om Karindragamanayai Namah
ॐ करिन्द्रगमनायै नमः।
Striding like an elephant with grace
Om Kuhvai Namah
ॐ कुह्वै नमः।
She manifest as the night bird’s call
Om Karpuralepanayai Namah
ॐ कर्पूरलेपनायै नमः।
Anointed with cooling camphor fragrance
Om Krishnayai Namah
ॐ कृष्णायै नमः।
Dark Mother of cosmic mystery itself
Om Kapilayai Namah
ॐ कपिलायै नमः।
Golden wisdom of the ancient sages
Om Kuharashrayayai Namah
ॐ कुहराश्रयायै नमः।
She dwelling in the cave of the heart
Om Kutasthayai Namah
ॐ कूटस्थायै नमः।
She who stands at the summit, the unmoved witness
Om Kudharayai Namah
ॐ कुधरायै नमः।
Dwelling in all hidden sacred places
Om Kamarayai Namah
ॐ कमरायै नमः।
Mother of love and all affection divine
Om Kukshisthakhilavishtapayai Namah
ॐ कुक्षिस्थाखिलविष्टपायै नमः।
Pervading all space from within creation
Om Khadgakhetadharayai Namah
ॐ खड्गखेटधरायै नमः।
She bearing sword and shield of dharma
Om Kharvayai Namah
ॐ खर्वायै नमः।
Mighty strength hiding in tiny form
Om Khecharyai Namah
ॐ खेचर्यै नमः।
She moving freely through all realms
Om Khagavahanayai Namah
ॐ खगवाहनायै नमः।
Who rides upon the wings of wind
Om Khattangadharinyai Namah
ॐ खट्टाङ्गधारिण्यै नमः।
Wielding the staff of divine punishment
Om Khyatayai Namah
ॐ ख्यातायै नमः।
Most celebrated and renowned of all
Om Khagorajoparisthitayai Namah
ॐ खगोराजोपरिस्थितायै नमः।
Standing above all celestial beings
Om Khalaghnyai Namah
ॐ खलघ्न्यै नमः।
She who crushes the wicked and vile
Om Khanditajarayai Namah
ॐ खण्डितजरायै नमः।
Who breaks the bonds of aging forever
Om Khadakshyanapradayinyai Namah
ॐ खडाक्ष्यानप्रदायिन्यै नमः।
Granting the gift of space and freedom
Om Khandendutilakayai Namah
ॐ खण्डेन्दुतिलकायै नमः।
Marked with the crescent moon on brow
Om Gangayai Namah
ॐ गङ्गायै नमः।
Sacred river of salvation and grace
Om Ganeshaguhapujitayai Namah
ॐ गणेशगुहपूजितायै नमः।
Worshipped by Ganesha in the heart cave
Om Gayatryai Namah
ॐ गायत्र्यै नमः।
Mother of the sacred Gayatri mantra
Om Gomatyai Namah
ॐ गोमत्यै नमः।
She who flows pure as the river Gomati
Om Gitayai Namah
ॐ गीतायै नमः।
She who sings the song of cosmic wisdom
Om Gandharyai Namah
ॐ गान्धार्यै नमः।
Divine musician mother of all harmony
Om Ganalolupayai Namah
ॐ गानलोलुपायै नमः।
She who delights in singing hymns
Om Gautamyai Namah
ॐ गौतम्यै नमः।
Mother who enlightens all spiritual seekers
Om Gaminyai Namah
ॐ गामिन्यै नमः।
Life-force flowing through all beings
Om Gadhayai Namah
ॐ गाधायै नमः।
She wielding the mace of divine justice
Om Gandharvapsarasevitayai Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वाप्सरसेवितायै नमः।
Adored by celestial musicians and nymphs
Om Govindacharanakrantayai Namah
ॐ गोविन्दचरणाक्रान्तायै नमः।
Marked by Krishna’s sacred lotus feet
Om Gunatrayavibhavitayai Namah
ॐ गुणत्रयविभावितायै नमः।
Radiating through the three cosmic qualities
Om Gandharvyai Namah
ॐ गन्धर्व्यै नमः।
Queen of celestial music and harmony
Om Gahvaryai Namah
ॐ गह्वर्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the secret cave of hearts
Om Gotrayai Namah
ॐ गोत्रायै नमः।
Flowing through all family lineages
Om Girishayai Namah
ॐ गिरीशायै नमः।
Consort of Shiva, the mountain lord
Om Gahanayai Namah
ॐ गहनायै नमः।
She who dwells in the depths of mystery and cosmic hiding.
Om Gamyai Namah
ॐ गम्यै नमः।
The reachable goal, path to enlightenment and liberation.
Om Guhavasayai Namah
ॐ गुहावासायै नमः।
Her abode is in the secret cave of the heart.
Om Gunavatyai Namah
ॐ गुणवत्यै नमः।
Possessed of all virtues, endowed with infinite qualities.
Om Gurupapapranasinyai Namah
ॐ गुरुपापप्रणासिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of the grave sins of the spiritual teacher.
Om Gurvyai Namah
ॐ गुर्व्यै नमः।
Weighty, venerable, supreme mother of all worlds.
Om Gunavatyai Namah
ॐ गुणवत्यै नमः।
Possessed of all virtues, endowed with infinite qualities.
Om Guhyayai Namah
ॐ गुह्यायै नमः।
The hidden light, veiled from ordinary perception forever.
Om Goptavyayai Namah
ॐ गोप्तव्यायै नमः।
She who deserves and grants divine protection to all.
Om Gunadayinyai Namah
ॐ गुणदायिन्यै नमः।
Giver of virtues, bestower of inner and outer goodness.
Om Girijayai Namah
ॐ गिरिजायै नमः।
Born of the mountain, daughter of eternal summits.
Om Guhyamatangyai Namah
ॐ गुह्यमातङ्ग्यै नमः।
Secret form of Saraswati, mystical wisdom made manifest.
Om Garudadhvajavallabhayai Namah
ॐ गरुडध्वजवल्लभायै नमः।
Beloved consort of Garuda, lord of divine birds.
Om Garvapaharinyai Namah
ॐ गर्वापहारिण्यै नमः।
Remover of all pride, dissolves the ego’s fortress.
Om Godayai Namah
ॐ गोदायै नमः।
The giver of abundant grace and flowing blessings.
Om Gokularabhayai Namah
ॐ गोकुलरभायै नमः।
Beloved of the pastoral realm of Krishna’s childhood.
Om Gadadharayai Namah
ॐ गदाधरायै नमः।
Bearer of the divine mace, upholder of cosmic order.
Om Gokarnanilayasaktayai Namah
ॐ गोकर्णनिलयासक्तायै नमः।
Dwelling in the sacred place of Gokarna, anchored in holiness.
Om Guhyamandalavartinyai Namah
ॐ गुह्यमण्डलवर्तिन्यै नमः।
Revolving in the secret mandala of tantric mysteries.
Om Gharmadayai Namah
ॐ घर्मदायै नमः।
Giver of solar heat, the sun’s warming, life-giving energy.
Om Ghanadayai Namah
ॐ घनदायै नमः।
Giver of clouds, the moisture that nourishes all beings.
Om Ghantayai Namah
ॐ घण्टायै नमः।
She rings as the sacred bell, summoning the divine.
Om Ghoradanavamardinyai Namah
ॐ घोरदानवमर्दिन्यै नमः।
Slayer of terrible demons, protector against dark forces.
Om Ghrinimantramayyai Namah
ॐ घृणिमन्त्रमय्यै नमः।
Made of the Gayatri mantra, essence of Vedic sound itself.
Om Gheshayai Namah
ॐ घेषायै नमः।
The sounding silence, cosmic vibration beyond all sound.
Om Ghanasampatadayinyai Namah
ॐ घनसम्पातदायिन्यै नमः।
Giver of abundance gathered as clouds in the sky.
Om Ghantaravapriyayai Namah
ॐ घण्टारवप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of the bell’s resonance, music of creation.
Om Ghranayai Namah
ॐ घ्राणायै नमः।
The subtle breath, sense of smell opening divine perception.
Om Ghrinisantushtikarinyai Namah
ॐ घृणिसन्तुष्टिकारिण्यै नमः।
Maker of satisfaction within the Gayatri mantra’s power.
Om Ghanarimandalayai Namah
ॐ घनारिमण्डलायै नमः।
Circle that surrounds and protects against all enemies.
Om Ghurnayai Namah
ॐ घूर्णायै नमः।
Spinning, she dances the cosmos into eternal motion.
Om Ghritachyai Namah
ॐ घृताच्यै नमः।
Guide of the clarified butter, sanctifier of sacred offerings.
Om Ghanaveginyai Namah
ॐ घणवेगिन्यै नमः।
Swift as cloud and wind, moving with rapid power.
Om Jnanadhatumayyai Namah
ॐ ज्ञानधातुमय्यै नमः।
Made of knowledge itself, element of pure awareness.
Om Charchayai Namah
ॐ चर्चायै नमः।
The endless discussion, flow of wisdom across ages.
Om Charchitayai Namah
ॐ चर्चितायै नमः।
She who is discussed and celebrated in Vedic hymns.
Om Charuhasinyai Namah
ॐ चारुहासिन्यै नमः।
Beautiful and smiling, radiant with maternal delight forever.
Om Chatulayai Namah
ॐ चटुलायै नमः।
Playful and witty, clever mistress of divine games.
Om Chandikayai Namah
ॐ चण्डिकायै नमः।
The fierce goddess Chandika
Om Chitrayai Namah
ॐ चित्रायै नमः।
Variegated and beautiful, adorned with all colors bright.
Om Chitramalyavibhushitayai Namah
ॐ चित्रमाल्यविभूषितायै नमः।
Adorned with beautiful garlands of flowers and jewels.
Om Chaturbhujayai Namah
ॐ चतुर्भुजायै नमः।
Four-armed protector, wielding all powers at once.
Om Charudantayai Namah
ॐ चारुदन्तायै नमः।
Beautiful-toothed, radiant smile that illuminates the worlds.
Om Chaturyai Namah
ॐ चातुर्यै नमः।
Embodied skill and cleverness, master of all arts.
Om Charitapradayai Namah
ॐ चरितप्रदायै नमः।
Giver of good conduct, teacher of righteous living.
Om Chulikayai Namah
ॐ चूलिकायै नमः।
Crested like a bird, adorned with the highest crown.
Om Chitravastrantayai Namah
ॐ चित्रवस्त्रान्तायै नमः।
Adorned with beautiful clothes, dressed in cosmic light.
Om Chandramahkarnakundalayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रमःकर्णकुण्डलायै नमः।
Moon-like earrings grace her ears in celestial beauty.
Om Chandrahasayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रहासायै नमः।
Moon-faced with radiant smile, luminous with grace.
Om Charudatryai Namah
ॐ चारुदात्र्यै नमः।
Beautiful giver, generously bestowing all gifts on devotees.
Om Chakoryai Namah
ॐ चकोर्यै नमः।
The chakora bird, devoted to the moon’s radiance.
Om Chandrahasinyai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रहासिन्यै नमः।
Moon-faced and smiling, shining with gentle warmth forever.
Om Chandrikayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रिकायै नमः।
Moonlight incarnate, cool and soothing divine radiance.
Om Chandradhatryai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रधात्र्यै नमः।
Bearer of the moon, sustainer of nocturnal light.
Om Chauryai Namah
ॐ चौर्यै नमः।
Lordly and supreme, ruling all realms with mastery.
Om Chorayai Namah
ॐ चोरायै नमः।
Thief of hearts, she steals all worldly attachments.
Om Chandikayai Namah
ॐ चण्डिकायै नमः।
The fierce goddess Chandika
Om Chanchadvagavadinyai Namah
ॐ चञ्चद्वागवादिन्यै नमः।
Trembling voice of truth, hesitant yet divinely powerful.
Om Chandrachudayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रचूडायै नमः।
Moon-crested, crowned with the lunar orb eternally.
Om Choravinashinyai Namah
ॐ चोरविनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of thieves both outer and inner darkness.
Om Charuchandanaliptangyai Namah
ॐ चारुचन्दनलिप्ताङ्ग्यै नमः।
Beautiful body anointed with fragrant sandalwood paste.
Om Chanchachchamaravijitayai Namah
ॐ चञ्चच्चामरविजितायै नमः।
Conqueror waving the sacred yak-tail fan majestically.
Om Charumadhyayai Namah
ॐ चारुमध्यायै नमः।
Beautiful-waisted, graceful in form and divine motion.
Om Charugatyai Namah
ॐ चारुगत्यै नमः।
Whose gait is beautiful, movement itself becomes graceful.
Om Chandilayai Namah
ॐ चण्डिलायै नमः।
Fierce and powerful, warrior form of divine protection.
Om Chandrarupinyai Namah
ॐ चन्द्ररूपिण्यै नमः।
Moon-formed beauty, her essence is the moon’s substance.
Om Charuhomapriyayai Namah
ॐ चारुहोमप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of sacred fire-rituals, pleased by devotional worship.
Om Charvayai Namah
ॐ चार्वायै नमः।
Beautiful and radiant, handsome beyond mortal description.
Om Charitayai Namah
ॐ चरितायै नमः।
Her story and conduct teach truth to all beings.
Om Chakrabahukayai Namah
ॐ चक्रबाहुकायै नमः।
Armed with divine discus, wielding cosmic justice fully.
Om Chandramandalamadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रमण्डलमध्यस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling in the heart of the moon’s mandala.
Om Chandramandaladarpanayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रमण्डलदर्पणायै नमः।
Mirror of the moon’s circle, reflecting cosmic consciousness.
Om Chakravakastanyai Namah
ॐ चक्रवाकस्तन्यै नमः।
With breasts like the chakravaka bird’s sweet song.
Om Cheshtayai Namah
ॐ चेष्टायै नमः।
She moves and acts with purposeful divine gesture.
Om Chitrayai Namah
ॐ चित्रायै नमः।
Variegated and beautiful, adorned with all colors bright.
Om Charuvilasinyai Namah
ॐ चारुविलासिन्यै नमः।
Beautiful player, the cosmic sport is her domain.
Om Chitsvarupayai Namah
ॐ चित्स्वरूपायै नमः।
Pure consciousness itself, her form is awareness absolute.
Om Chandavatyai Namah
ॐ चन्दवत्यै नमः।
Possessed of moon-like qualities, cool and ever-glowing.
Om Chandramayai Namah
ॐ चन्द्रमायै नमः।
Made of moonlight, her substance is celestial radiance.
Om Chandanapriyayai Namah
ॐ चन्दनप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of sandalwood, pleased by fragrant offerings always.
Om Chodayitryai Namah
ॐ चोदयित्र्यै नमः।
She who impels and drives all creatures forward.
Om Chiraprajnayai Namah
ॐ चिरप्रज्ञायै नमः।
Ancient wisdom itself, her knowledge spans endless ages.
Om Chatakayai Namah
ॐ चातकायै नमः।
Like the sparrow that drinks only pure rain.
Om Charuhetukyai Namah
ॐ चारुहेतुक्यै नमः।
Beautiful-reasoned, her logic guides the faithful right.
Om Chhatrayatayai Namah
ॐ छत्रयातायै नमः।
Sheltered beneath the umbrella of cosmic protection always.
Om Chhatradharayai Namah
ॐ छत्रधरायै नमः।
Bearer of the parasol, shades devotees from harm.
Om Chhayayai Namah
ॐ छायायै नमः।
The subtle shadow, unseen presence behind creation.
Om Chhandaparichchhadayai Namah
ॐ छन्दपरिच्छदायै नमः।
Ornament of sacred meter, jewel of Vedic verse.
Om Chhayadevyai Namah
ॐ छायादेव्यै नमः।
Shadow-goddess, her darkness hides the ultimate light.
Om Chhidranakhayai Namah
ॐ छिद्रनखायै नमः।
Piercer of cavities, she penetrates secret hiding places.
Om Chhannendriyavisarpinyai Namah
ॐ छन्नेन्द्रियविसर्पिण्यै नमः।
Veiling the senses, she hides them in inner darkness.
Om Chhandonushtuppratishthantayai Namah
ॐ छन्दोनुष्टुप्प्रतिष्ठान्तायै नमः।
Established in the Anushtup meter, the Gayatri’s foundation.
Om Chhidropadravabhedinyai Namah
ॐ छिद्रोपद्रवभेदिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of hidden disasters, protector from unseen perils.
Om Chhedayai Namah
ॐ छेदायै नमः।
Cutter of attachments, she separates the soul from bonds.
Om Chhatreshvaryai Namah
ॐ छत्रेश्वर्यै नमः।
Empress wielding the umbrella of universal sovereignty.
Om Chhinnayai Namah
ॐ छिन्नायै नमः।
Cut and separated, distinguished from all else forever.
Om Chhurikayai Namah
ॐ छुरिकायै नमः।
Knife-bearer, sharp truth cuts through all illusion.
Om Chhelanpriyayai Namah
ॐ छेलन्प्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of students, teacher’s grace flows through disciples.
Om Jananyai Namah
ॐ जनन्यै नमः।
Mother of all beings, source of every generation.
Om Janmarahitayai Namah
ॐ जन्मरहितायै नमः।
Beyond birth itself, she exists before creation begins.
Om Jatavedayai Namah
ॐ जातवेदायै नमः।
Known to the fire-god, revealed through sacred flame.
Om Jaganmayyai Namah
ॐ जगन्मय्यै नमः।
Made of the universe, the cosmos is her substance.
Om Jahnavyai Namah
ॐ जाह्नव्यै नमः।
Possessing the might of the sage Jahnu’s power.
Om Jatilayai Namah
ॐ जटिलायै नमः।
Matted-haired, ascetic in form like Shiva himself.
Om Jetryai Namah
ॐ जेत्र्यै नमः।
She who is ever victorious.
Om Jaramaranavarjitayai Namah
ॐ जरामरणवर्जितायै नमः।
Free from decay and death, eternal and undying.
Om Jambudvipavatyai Namah
ॐ जम्बुद्वीपवत्यै नमः।
Possessed of Jambudvipa, she rules the earthly realm.
Om Jvalayai Namah
ॐ ज्वालायै नमः।
Blazing flame, her brilliance illuminates all darkness.
Om Jayantyai Namah
ॐ जयन्त्यै नमः।
She who is Jayanti, the goddess of triumph.
Om Jalashalinyai Namah
ॐ जलशालिन्यै नमः।
Flowing with waters, she nourishes all that lives.
Om Jitendriyayai Namah
ॐ जितेन्द्रियायै नमः।
Conqueror of all senses, master of inner and outer.
Om Jitakrodhayai Namah
ॐ जितक्रोधायै नमः।
She who has overcome anger.
Om Jitamitrayai Namah
ॐ जितामित्रायै नमः।
Vanquisher of enemies, she defeats both within and without.
Om Jagatpriyayai Namah
ॐ जगत्प्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all worlds, cherished by all creation.
Om Jatarupamayyai Namah
ॐ जातरूपमय्यै नमः।
Made of golden light, her essence is radiant gold.
Om Jihvayai Namah
ॐ जिह्वायै नमः।
The sacred tongue, speaks the mantra’s sweetest wisdom.
Om Janakyai Namah
ॐ जानक्यै नमः।
Daughter of Janaka, she dwells in the heart pure.
Om Jagatyai Namah
ॐ जगत्यै नमः।
The world itself, she is the universe’s womb.
Om Jayayai Namah
ॐ जयायै नमः।
Victory made manifest, she brings triumph to her children.
Om Janitryai Namah
ॐ जनित्र्यै नमः।
Generator of all, the source of every being’s birth.
Om Jahnutanayayai Namah
ॐ जह्नुतनयायै नमः।
Daughter of sage Jahnu, born of spiritual power.
Om Jagattrayahitaishinyai Namah
ॐ जगत्त्रयहितैषिण्यै नमः।
Desirer of welfare for all three realms and beings.
Om Jvalamulyai Namah
ॐ ज्वालमुल्यै नमः।
Precious beyond value, blazing flame of priceless worth.
Om Japavatyai Namah
ॐ जपवत्यै नमः।
Possessed of mantra chanting, her power flows through words.
Om Jvaraghnyai Namah
ॐ ज्वरघ्न्यै नमः।
Destroyer of fever and disease, healer of all suffering.
Om Jitavishtapayai Namah
ॐ जितविष्टपायै नमः।
Conqueror of heavenly realms, ruler of divine abodes.
Om Jitakrantamayyai Namah
ॐ जिताक्रान्तमय्यै नमः।
Made of conquest, her victory encompasses all worlds.
Om Jvalayai Namah
ॐ ज्वालायै नमः।
Blazing flame, her brilliance illuminates all darkness.
Om Jagratyai Namah
ॐ जाग्रत्यै नमः।
Ever vigilant and awake, she never sleeps from duty.
Om Jvaradevatayai Namah
ॐ ज्वरदेवतायै नमः।
Fever’s deity, she rules disease and brings healing.
Om Jvalantyai Namah
ॐ ज्वलन्त्यै नमः।
Blazing and burning, her power consumes all impurity.
Om Jaladayai Namah
ॐ जलदायै नमः।
Giver of waters, she bestows the life-giving stream.
Om Jyeshthayai Namah
ॐ ज्येष्ठायै नमः।
Most excellent, supreme among all goddesses divine.
Om Jyaghoshasphotadinmukhyai Namah
ॐ ज्याघोषस्फोटदिङ्मुख्यै नमः।
Sound bursts from her bow-string, cosmic vibration itself.
Om Jambhinyai Namah
ॐ जम्भिन्यै नमः।
Devouring goddess, she consumes all that is evil.
Om Jrimbhanayai Namah
ॐ जृम्भनायै नमः।
Yawning cosmos, she expands infinite creation ever.
Om Jrimbhayai Namah
ॐ जृम्भायै नमः।
Stretching expansion, she grows the universe without end.
Om Jvalanmanikyakundalayai Namah
ॐ ज्वलन्मणिक्यकुण्डलायै नमः।
Blazing ruby earrings light her radiant countenance.
Om Jhinjhikayai Namah
ॐ झिञ्झिकायै नमः।
Tinkling sound of bells, she rings with pure joy.
Om Jhananirghoshayai Namah
ॐ झणनिर्घोषायै नमः।
Jingling sounds resonate, music of her cosmic dance.
Om Jhanjhamarutaveginyai Namah
ॐ झञ्झामारुतवेगिन्यै नमः।
Swift as storm and wind, she moves with power.
Om Jhallakivadyakushalayai Namah
ॐ झल्लकीवाद्यकुशलायै नमः।
Skilled musician, she plays the celestial instrument well.
Om Narupayai Namah
ॐ ञरूपायै नमः।
Formless essence, she transcends all shape and limit.
Om Nabhujayai Namah
ॐ ञभुजायै नमः।
Without arms, non-corporeal, beyond physical existence.
Om Tankabhedinyai Namah
ॐ टङ्कभेदिन्यै नमः।
Pierce the armor-shield, she breaks all false protection.
Om Tankabanasamayuktayai Namah
ॐ टङ्कबाणसमायुक्तायै नमः।
Armed with shield and arrows, warrior divine always.
Om Tankinyai Namah
ॐ टङ्किन्यै नमः।
Bearer of shields, protector strong against all harm.
Om Tankabhedinyai Namah
ॐ टङ्कभेदिन्यै नमः।
Pierce the armor-shield, she breaks all false protection.
Om Tankiganakritaghoshayai Namah
ॐ टङ्कीगणकृताघोषायै नमः।
Her shield’s sound creates the multitude’s vibration.
Om Tankaniyamahorasayai Namah
ॐ टङ्कनीयमहोरसायै नमः।
Rule of shields governs night and day alike.
Om Tankarakarinyai Namah
ॐ टङ्कारकारिण्यै नमः।
Warrior-maker, she forges protectors through her power.
Om Tha Tha Shabdaninadinyai Namah
ॐ ठ ठ शब्दनिनादिन्यै नमः।
Resounding Tha sound, her mantra vibrates through creation.
Om Damaryai Namah
ॐ डामर्यै नमः।
Controller of taming, subduer of wild forces.
Om Dakinyai Namah
ॐ डाकिन्यै नमः।
Dakini yogini, she tends the sacred fires.
Om Dimbhayai Namah
ॐ डिम्भायै नमः।
Fraud destroyer, she exposes all hidden deception.
Om Dundamaraikanirjitayai Namah
ॐ डुण्डमारैकनिर्जितायै नमः।
Conquered the demon Dundamara through divine power.
Om Damaritantramargasthayai Namah
ॐ डामरीतन्त्रमार्गस्थायै नमः।
Dweller on the path of drum and tantra.
Om Dandadamarunadinyai Namah
ॐ डण्डडमरुनादिन्यै नमः।
Sound-maker from drum, she resonates cosmic rhythm.
Om Dindiravasahayai Namah
ॐ डिण्डिरवसहायै नमः।
Bell-sound helper, protector with jingling sound-sign.
Om Dimbhalasakridaparayanayai Namah
ॐ डिम्भलसाक्रीडापरायणायै नमः।
Devoted repeatedly to illusion’s play and sport.
Om Dhundhivighneshajananyai Namah
ॐ ढुण्ढिविघ्नेशजनन्यै नमः।
Mother of Ganesha, remover of obstacles divine.
Om Dhakahastayai Namah
ॐ ढकाहस्तायै नमः।
Drum in hand, she plays the music eternal.
Om Dhilivrajayai Namah
ॐ ढिलिव्रजायै नमः।
Dwelling in the steady realm of unshaken peace.
Om Nityajnanayai Namah
ॐ नित्यज्ञानायै नमः।
Eternal knowledge, her wisdom transcends all time.
Om Nirupanayai Namah
ॐ निरुपणायै नमः।
Definition of all that is, she explains true reality.
Om Nirgunayai Namah
ॐ निर्गुणायै नमः।
She who transcends the three material qualities of nature
Om Narmadayai Namah
ॐ नर्मदायै नमः।
The sacred Narmada river, flowing goddess eternal.
Om Trigunayai Namah
ॐ त्रिगुणायै नमः।
Three qualities united, she balances all modes.
Om Tripadayai Namah
ॐ त्रिपदायै नमः।
Three-footed, she supports earth, sky, and beyond.
Om Tantryai Namah
ॐ तन्त्र्यै नमः।
Tantric wisdom, she reveals the secret ritual path.
Om Tulasyai Namah
ॐ तुलस्यै नमः।
Sacred basil plant, beloved of the divine realm.
Om Tarunadityasankashayai Namah
ॐ तरुणादित्यसङ्कशायै नमः।
Resembling the young sun, radiant with vital heat.
Om Tamasyai Namah
ॐ तामस्यै नमः।
Tamas incarnate, she is primordial cosmic darkness.
Om Tuhinayai Namah
ॐ तुहिनायै नमः।
Frosted with ice, cool and pure and crystal.
Om Turayai Namah
ॐ तुरायै नमः।
Swift and quick, she moves faster than thought.
Om Trikalajnanasampannayai Namah
ॐ त्रिकालज्ञानसम्पन्नायै नमः।
Knowing past, present, future; all-seeing timekeeper.
Om Trivalyai Namah
ॐ त्रिवल्यै नमः।
Three streams flowing, she waters all three worlds.
Om Trilochanayai Namah
ॐ त्रिलोचनायै नमः।
Three-eyed goddess, she sees all that exists.
Om Trishaktyai Namah
ॐ त्रिशक्त्यै नमः।
Threefold power, she holds creation’s trinity balanced.
Om Tripurayai Namah
ॐ त्रिपुरायै नमः।
Slayer of the triple-city, destroyer of demondom.
Om Tungayai Namah
ॐ तुङ्गायै नमः।
High and lofty, she towers above all creation.
Om Turangavadanayai Namah
ॐ तुरङ्गवदनायै नमः।
Horse-faced, swift-moving, fierce in her manifestation.
Om Timingilagilayai Namah
ॐ तिमिङ्गिलगिलायै नमः।
Absorbed like the whale in the cosmic ocean.
Om Tivrayai Namah
ॐ तीव्रायै नमः।
Sharp and acute, her intellect cuts through falsity.
Om Trishrotayai Namah
ॐ त्रिश्रोतायै नमः।
Three-eared listener, she hears all prayers perfectly.
Om Tamasadinyai Namah
ॐ तामसादिन्यै नमः।
Beginning of darkness, yet light within the dark.
Om Tantramantravisheshajnayai Namah
ॐ तन्त्रमन्त्रविशेषज्ञायै नमः।
Knower of tantra and mantra’s deepest secrets.
Om Tanumadhyayai Namah
ॐ तनुमध्यायै नमः।
Slender-waisted, graceful form of divine proportion.
Om Trivishtapayai Namah
ॐ त्रिविष्टपायै नमः।
Three heavens she commands, ruler of all skies.
Om Trisandhyayai Namah
ॐ त्रिसन्ध्यायै नमः।
Three twilights, she guards the sacred junctures.
Om Tristanyai Namah
ॐ त्रिस्तन्यै नमः।
Three-breasted, nourisher of all beings in creation.
Om Toshasamsthayai Namah
ॐ तोषासंस्थायै नमः।
Established in satisfaction, she grants contentment eternal.
Om Talapratapinyai Namah
ॐ तालप्रतापिन्यै नमः।
Rhythm’s mighty power, she commands all beats.
Om Tatankinyai Namah
ॐ ताटङ्किन्यै नमः।
Wearing earrings bright, adorned with jewels ever.
Om Tusharabhayai Namah
ॐ तुषाराभायै नमः।
Frosty radiance, she glows with cool white light.
Om Tuhinachalavasinyai Namah
ॐ तुहिनाचलवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in snowy mountains, queen of the heights.
Om Tantujalasamayuktayai Namah
ॐ तन्तुजालसमायुक्तायै नमः।
Endowed with water and thread, interconnected all.
Om Taraharavalipriyayai Namah
ॐ तारहारावलिप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of star-garland rows, jewels of night sky.
Om Tilahomapriyayai Namah
ॐ तिलहोमप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of sesame-seed offerings, pleased by worship.
Om Tirthayai Namah
ॐ तीर्थायै नमः।
Sacred pilgrimage place, ford to the divine.
Om Tamalakusumakrityai Namah
ॐ तमालकुसुमाकृत्यै नमः।
Maker of dark-tree flowers, she creates beauty.
Om Taptakanchanasamkashayai Namah
ॐ तप्तकाञ्चनसंकाशायै नमः।
Resembling molten gold, radiant heat of the sun.
Om Tarakayai Namah
ॐ तारकायै नमः।
The star-ferrying one, she guides across all worlds.
Om Triyutayai Namah
ॐ त्रियुतायै नमः।
Three joined together, she unites the trinity.
Om Tanvyai Namah
ॐ तन्व्यै नमः।
The slender, graceful goddess.
Om Trishankuparivaritayai Namah
ॐ त्रिशङ्कुपरिवारितायै नमः।
Surrounded by Trishanku, surrounded by the saintly wise.
Om Talodaryai Namah
ॐ तलोदर्यै नमः।
Palm-rhythm and belly, she dances cosmic movements.
Om Tirobhasayai Namah
ॐ तिरोभासायै नमः।
Hidden radiance, veiled light within all beings.
Om Tatankapriyavadinyai Namah
ॐ ताटङ्कप्रियवादिन्यै नमः।
Speaking of beloved earrings, she adorns with beauty.
Om Trijatayai Namah
ॐ त्रिजटायै नमः।
Three braids she wears, goddess of triple locks.
Om Tittiryai Namah
ॐ तित्तिर्यै नमः।
Sparrow-like, she chirps the Vedic mantra eternal.
Om Trishnayai Namah
ॐ तृष्णायै नमः।
She who thirsts for divine truth and liberation
Om Trividhayai Namah
ॐ त्रिविधायै नमः।
Goddess of the three-fold nature of existence
Om Tarunakrityai Namah
ॐ तरुणाकृत्यै नमः।
Young and eternal, personified righteous action
Om Taptakanchanabhushanayai Namah
ॐ तप्तकाञ्चनभूषणायै नमः।
Adorned in molten gold, radiant splendor
Om Trayambakayai Namah
ॐ त्रयम्बकायै नमः।
Mother of the three eyes, eternal witness
Om Trivargayai Namah
ॐ त्रिवर्गायै नमः।
She who governs the three goals of life
Om Trikalajnanadayinyai Namah
ॐ त्रिकालज्ञानदायिन्यै नमः।
Giver of knowledge across all three times
Om Tarpanayai Namah
ॐ तर्पणायै नमः।
She who nourishes all beings eternally
Om Triptidayai Namah
ॐ तृप्तिदायै नमः।
Bestower of contentment and fulfillment
Om Triptayai Namah
ॐ तृप्तायै नमः।
Forever satisfied, perfectly fulfilled always
Om Tamasyai Namah
ॐ तमस्यै नमः।
Darkness transformed into divine illumination
Om Tumbarustutayai Namah
ॐ तुम्बरुस्तुतायै नमः।
She whom celestial musicians eternally hymn
Om Tarkshyasthayai Namah
ॐ तार्क्ष्यस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling as Garuda’s swift divine wisdom
Om Trigunakarayai Namah
ॐ त्रिगुणाकारायै नमः।
Her essence embodies the three sacred qualities
Om Tribhangyai Namah
ॐ त्रिभङ्ग्यै नमः।
Three graceful curves of perfect divine form
Om Tanuvallaryai Namah
ॐ तनुवल्लर्यै नमः।
Creeping vine of sacred life force
Om Thatkaryai Namah
ॐ थात्कार्यै नमः।
She who accomplishes the supreme deed
Om Tharavayai Namah
ॐ थारवायै नमः।
She who sustains all with her power
Om Thantayai Namah
ॐ थान्तायै नमः।
Peace and stillness personified eternally
Om Dohinyai Namah
ॐ दोहिन्यै नमः।
She who milks forth divine grace
Om Dinavatsalayai Namah
ॐ दीनवत्सलायै नमः।
Tender toward the humble and distressed.
Om Danavantakaryai Namah
ॐ दानवान्तकर्यै नमः।
Destroyer of demons and all evil
Om Durgayai Namah
ॐ दुर्गायै नमः।
Unreachable fortress of supreme divine power
Om Durgasuranivahrinyai Namah
ॐ दुर्गासुरनिवहृण्यै नमः।
Annihilator of asura hordes and forces
Om Devarityai Namah
ॐ देवरीत्यै नमः।
Divine order established through cosmic law
Om Divaratryai Namah
ॐ दिवारात्र्यै नमः।
She encompasses day and night equally
Om Draupadyai Namah
ॐ द्रौपद्यै नमः।
Born of Drupada, transcendent queen
Om Dundubhisvanayai Namah
ॐ दुन्दुभिस्वनायै नमः।
Thunderous drumbeat of all creation
Om Devayanyai Namah
ॐ देवयान्यै नमः।
Path of divinity leading souls skyward
Om Duravasayai Namah
ॐ दुरावासायै नमः।
Inaccessible in supreme mystery and power
Om Daridryabhedinyai Namah
ॐ दारिद्र्यभेदिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of poverty and destitution
Om Divayai Namah
ॐ दिवायै नमः।
Sky herself, heaven embodied divine
Om Damodarapriyayai Namah
ॐ दामोदरप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of Krishna, the divine cowherd
Om Diptayai Namah
ॐ दीप्तायै नमः।
Blazing brilliance, radiance eternally supreme
Om Digvasayai Namah
ॐ दिग्वासायै नमः।
Dwelling in all directions simultaneously
Om Digvimohinyai Namah
ॐ दिग्विमोहिन्यै नमः।
Bewildering the senses in all directions
Om Dandakaranyanilayayai Namah
ॐ दण्डकारण्यनिलयायै नमः।
Dwelling in sacred Dandaka forest eternally
Om Dandinyai Namah
ॐ दण्डिन्यै नमः।
She who bears the scepter of authority
Om Devapujitayai Namah
ॐ देवपूजितायै नमः।
Worshipped devoutly by all celestial gods
Om Devavandyayai Namah
ॐ देववन्द्यायै नमः।
Worthy of praise from all sentient beings
Om Divishadayai Namah
ॐ दिविषादायै नमः।
Divine luminosity seated in consciousness
Om Dveshinyai Namah
ॐ द्वेषिण्यै नमः।
She who destroys hatred and all enmity
Om Danavakrityai Namah
ॐ दानावाकृत्यै नमः।
Destroyer of demonic deeds and evil
Om Dinanathastutayai Namah
ॐ दीननाथस्तुतायै नमः।
Praised by the lord of the suffering
Om Dikshayai Namah
ॐ दीक्षायै नमः।
Initiation and consecration divine mysteries
Om Daivatadisvarupinyai Namah
ॐ दैवतादिस्वरूपिण्यै नमः।
True form of all divine luminosity
Om Dhatryai Namah
ॐ धात्र्यै नमः।
Sustainer and nurturer of all existence
Om Dhanurdharayai Namah
ॐ धनुर्धरायै नमः।
Bearer of the cosmic bow of will
Om Dhanurdharinyai Namah
ॐ धनुर्धारिण्यै नमः।
She who holds the divine bow
Om Dharmacharinyai Namah
ॐ धर्मचारिण्यै नमः।
She who walks the path of duty
Om Dhurandharayai Namah
ॐ धुरन्धरायै नमः।
Burden-bearer of cosmic dharma yoke
Om Dharadharayai Namah
ॐ धराधारायै नमः।
Earth’s upholder, creation’s eternal support
Om Dhanadayai Namah
ॐ धनदायै नमः।
Giver of wealth to all devotees
Om Dhanyadohinyai Namah
ॐ धान्यदोहिन्यै नमः।
She who milks forth nourishing grain
Om Dharmashilayai Namah
ॐ धर्मशीलायै नमः।
Virtue and righteousness personified eternally
Om Dhanadhyakshayai Namah
ॐ धनाध्यक्षायै नमः।
Overseer of all cosmic treasure
Om Dhanurvedavisharadayai Namah
ॐ धनुर्वेदविशारदायै नमः।
Expert in the sacred science of archery
Om Dhrityai Namah
ॐ धृत्यै नमः।
The very form of steadfastness and fortitude.
Om Dhanyayai Namah
ॐ धन्यायै नमः।
She who is blessed and fortunate
Om Dhritapadayai Namah
ॐ धृतपदायै नमः।
Upholder of cosmic order and law
Om Dharmarajapriyayai Namah
ॐ धर्मराजप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of Yama, keeper of righteousness
Om Dhruvayai Namah
ॐ ध्रुवायै नमः।
Pole star, eternally fixed immutable
Om Dhumavatyai Namah
ॐ धूमावत्यै नमः।
Smoke-hued radiance, mysterious ethereal always
Om Dhumakeshyai Namah
ॐ धूमकेश्यै नमः।
Hair dark as smoke, fragrant grace
Om Dharmashastraprakashinyai Namah
ॐ धर्मशास्त्रप्रकाशिन्यै नमः।
She who illuminates all dharma-scriptures
Om Nandayai Namah
ॐ नन्दायै नमः।
Bliss and joy personified eternally supreme
Om Nandapriyayai Namah
ॐ नन्दप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of Nanda, Krishna’s foster father
Om Nidrayai Namah
ॐ निद्रायै नमः।
Sleep itself, gateway to divine dreams
Om Nrinutayai Namah
ॐ नृनुतायै नमः।
Praised and sung by all humankind
Om Nandanatmikayai Namah
ॐ नन्दनात्मिकायै नमः।
Soul of joy and festive delight
Om Narmadayai Namah
ॐ नर्मदायै नमः।
The sacred Narmada river, flowing goddess eternal.
Om Nalinyai Namah
ॐ नलिन्यै नमः।
Lotus-like beauty, pure eternally unfolding
Om Nilayai Namah
ॐ नीलायै नमः।
Clothed in celestial blue of sky
Om Nilakanthasamashrayarudranyai Namah
ॐ नीलकण्ठसमाश्रयारुद्राण्यै नमः।
Beloved refuge of three-eyed Shiva
Om Narayanapriyayai Namah
ॐ नारायणप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved consort of eternal Narayana
Om Nityayai Namah
ॐ नित्यायै नमः।
Eternal and unchanging through ages
Om Nirmalayai Namah
ॐ निर्मलायै नमः।
Spotless purity, immaculate beyond compare
Om Nirgunayai Namah
ॐ निर्गुणायै नमः।
She who transcends the three material qualities of nature
Om Nidhyai Namah
ॐ निध्यै नमः।
Treasury of all treasures cosmic wealth
Om Niradharayai Namah
ॐ निराधारायै नमः।
Self-sustaining, needing no support whatsoever
Om Nirupamayai Namah
ॐ निरुपमायै नमः।
Incomparable beauty, matchless eternally
Om Nityashuddhayai Namah
ॐ नित्यशुद्धायै नमः।
Eternally pure, unstained by imperfection
Om Niranjanayai Namah
ॐ निरञ्जनायै नमः।
The stainless one, ever free of blemish and impurity
Om Nadabindukalatitayai Namah
ॐ नादबिन्दुकलातीतायै नमः।
Beyond sound-dot-art, transcendent ineffable
Om Nadabindukalatmikayai Namah
ॐ नादबिन्दुकलात्मिकायै नमः।
Essence of sacred sound-dot-art trinity
Om Nrisimhinyai Namah
ॐ नृसिंहिन्यै नमः।
Lion-woman form of Vishnu’s power
Om Nagadharayai Namah
ॐ नगधरायै नमः।
Mountain-bearer, holding cosmic peaks
Om Nripanagavibhushitayai Namah
ॐ नृपनागविभूषितायै नमः।
Adorned with royal serpents and gems
Om Narakakleshanashinyai Namah
ॐ नरकक्लेशनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of hell and suffering
Om Narayanapadodbhavayai Namah
ॐ नारायणपदोद्भवायै नमः।
Born from lotus feet of Narayana
Om Niravadyayai Namah
ॐ निरवद्यायै नमः।
Faultless, beyond all blame and censure
Om Nirakarayai Namah
ॐ निराकारायै नमः।
Formless yet manifesting infinite forms
Om Naradapriyakarinyai Namah
ॐ नारदप्रियकारिण्यै नमः।
She who brings joy to sage Narada
Om Nanajyotih Namah
ॐ नानाज्योतिः नमः।
Countless lights, the cosmic sun
Om Nidhidayai Namah
ॐ निधिदायै नमः।
Treasure-giver of all wealth eternally
Om Nirmalatmikayai Namah
ॐ निर्मलात्मिकायै नमः।
Soul of purity and immaculate essence
Om Navasutradharayai Namah
ॐ नवसूत्रधरायै नमः।
Bearer of nine sacred threads of life
Om Nityai Namah
ॐ नीत्यै नमः।
Righteousness and just order itself
Om Nirupadravakarinyai Namah
ॐ निरुपद्रवकारिण्यै नमः।
Averter of calamities and tribulations
Om Nandajayai Namah
ॐ नन्दजायै नमः।
Daughter of Nanda, Krishna’s lineage
Om Navaratnadhyayai Namah
ॐ नवरत्नाढ्यायै नमः।
Resplendent with nine precious gems
Om Naimisharanyavasinyai Namah
ॐ नैमिषारण्यवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling eternally in Naimisha forest
Om Navanitapriyayai Namah
ॐ नवनीतप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of butter, Krishna’s offering
Om Naryai Namah
ॐ नार्यै नमः।
The eternal feminine principle supreme
Om Nilajimutanisvanayai Namah
ॐ नीलजीमूतनिस्वनायै नमः।
Blue thunder-sound through the cosmos
Om Nimeshinyai Namah
ॐ निमेषिण्यै नमः।
Blinking eye opening all creation
Om Nadirupayai Namah
ॐ नदीरूपायै नमः।
River-form flowing through creation
Om Nilagrivayai Namah
ॐ नीलग्रीवायै नमः।
Blue-throated as Shiva dancing always
Om Nishishvaryai Namah
ॐ निशिश्वर्यै नमः।
Night’s voice singing through darkness
Om Namavalyai Namah
ॐ नामावल्यै नमः।
Garland of sacred names and mantras
Om Nishumbhagnyai Namah
ॐ निशुम्भग्न्यै नमः।
Destroyer of demon Nishumbha forever
Om Nagalokanivasinyai Namah
ॐ नागलोकनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Queen of serpent realms and worlds
Om Navajambunadaprakhyayai Namah
ॐ नवजाम्बूनादप्रख्यायै नमः।
Radiant as pure gold from the sacred Jambu river
Om Nagalokadhidevatayai Namah
ॐ नागलोकाधिदेवतायै नमः।
Divine ruler of all serpent worlds
Om Nupurakrantacharanayai Namah
ॐ नूपूराक्रान्तचरणायै नमः।
Adorned with anklets, feet dancing
Om Narachittapramodinyai Namah
ॐ नरचित्तप्रमोदिन्यै नमः।
Joy of all hearts and minds
Om Nimagnaraktanayanayai Namah
ॐ निमग्नारक्तनयनायै नमः।
Eyes immersed in crimson radiance
Om Nirghatasamanisvanayai Namah
ॐ निर्घातसमनिस्वनायै नमः।
Crashing sound of celestial war drums
Om Nandanodyanilayayai Namah
ॐ नन्दनोद्यनिलयायै नमः।
Dwelling in paradise groves of joy
Om Parvatyai Namah
ॐ पार्वत्यै नमः।
Daughter of the mountain Parvata, Shiva’s consort.
Om Paramodarayai Namah
ॐ परमोदारायै नमः।
Supremely generous and infinitely liberal
Om Parabrahmatmikayai Namah
ॐ परब्रह्मात्मिकायै नमः।
Very essence of supreme Brahman
Om Parayai Namah
ॐ परायै नमः।
Supreme and transcendent always beyond
Om Panchakoshavinirmuktayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चकोशविनिर्मुक्तायै नमः।
Free from all five sheaths of limitation
Om Panchapatakanashinyai Namah
ॐ पञ्चपातकनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of the five great sins
Om Parachittavidhanajnayai Namah
ॐ परचित्तविधानज्ञायै नमः।
Knower of all hearts and minds
Om Panchikayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चिकायै नमः।
Ancient celestial yakshi-goddess being
Om Pancharupinyai Namah
ॐ पञ्चरूपिण्यै नमः।
Five-faced goddess of manifold forms
Om Purnimayai Namah
ॐ पूर्णिमायै नमः।
Full moon, complete and perfectly whole
Om Paramayai Namah
ॐ परमायै नमः।
Supreme and transcendent always beyond
Om Prityai Namah
ॐ प्रीत्यै नमः।
Pleased and delighted with devotion
Om Paratejahprakashinyai Namah
ॐ परतेजःप्रकाशिन्यै नमः।
Illuminer of supreme divine radiance
Om Puranyai Namah
ॐ पुराण्यै नमः।
Ancient power of primordial creation
Om Paurushyai Namah
ॐ पौरुष्यै नमः।
Virility and prowess, divine strength
Om Punyayai Namah
ॐ पुण्यायै नमः।
She who is virtue and sacred merit itself
Om Pundarikanibhakshanayai Namah
ॐ पुण्डरीकनिभक्षनायै नमः।
Eyes as radiant and pure as a lotus
Om Patalatalanirmagnayai Namah
ॐ पातालतलनिर्मग्नायै नमः।
Submerged in deepest nether worlds
Om Pritayai Namah
ॐ प्रीतायै नमः।
Approached by gods with great delight
Om Prithivivardhinyai Namah
ॐ प्रीथिविवर्धिन्यै नमः।
Nourisher and increaser of all earth
Om Pavanyai Namah
ॐ पावन्यै नमः।
Purifying fire, sacred and holy
Om Padasahitayai Namah
ॐ पादसहितायै नमः।
Feet accompanied by divine powers
Om Peshalayai Namah
ॐ पेशलायै नमः।
Tender and delicate, exquisitely graceful
Om Pavanashinyai Namah
ॐ पवनाशिन्यै नमः।
Drinker of wind, swift as life
Om Prajapatyai Namah
ॐ प्रजापत्यै नमः।
Prajapati’s creative force generating worlds
Om Parishrantayai Namah
ॐ परिश्रान्तायै नमः।
Weary pilgrim journeying through realms
Om Parvatastanamandalayai Namah
ॐ पर्वतस्तनमण्डलायै नमः।
Breasts round as mountain peaks
Om Padmapriyayai Namah
ॐ पद्मप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of lotus and sacred groves
Om Padmasamsthayai Namah
ॐ पद्मसंस्थायै नमः।
Established in lotus throne eternally
Om Padmakshyai Namah
ॐ पद्माक्ष्यै नमः।
Lotus-eyed, heavenly lotus-light radiance
Om Padmasambhavayai Namah
ॐ पद्मसम्भवायै नमः।
Born of cosmic lotus creation
Om Padmapatrayai Namah
ॐ पद्मपत्रायै नमः।
Lotus-petaled beauty, soft eternally
Om Padmapadayai Namah
ॐ पद्मपदायै नमः।
Lotus-footed, dancing through celestial realms
Om Padminyai Namah
ॐ पद्मिन्यै नमः।
Abundance of lotuses flowering eternally
Om Priyabhashinyai Namah
ॐ प्रियभाषिण्यै नमः।
Pleasant speech and sweetness in words
Om Pashupashavinirmuktayai Namah
ॐ पशुपाशविनिर्मुक्तायै नमः।
Liberated from bondage and worldly fetters
Om Purandhryai Namah
ॐ पुरन्ध्र्यै नमः।
Ancient supporter of all creation
Om Puravasinyai Namah
ॐ पुरवासिन्यै नमः।
Dweller in ancient sacred cities
Om Pushkalayai Namah
ॐ पुष्कलायै नमः।
Abundant and flourishing in prosperity
Om Purushayai Namah
ॐ पुरुषायै नमः।
Cosmic person, universal consciousness manifested
Om Parvayai Namah
ॐ पर्वायै नमः।
Joint connecting all worlds eternally
Om Parijatakusumapriyayai Namah
ॐ पारिजातकुसुमप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of wish-tree flowers always
Om Pativratayai Namah
ॐ पतिव्रतायै नमः।
Devoted to her lord through vows
Om Pativratayai Namah
ॐ पतिव्रतायै नमः।
Devoted to her lord through vows
Om Pavitrangyai Namah
ॐ पवित्राङ्ग्यै नमः।
Sacred body, pure in all limbs
Om Pushpahasaparayanayai Namah
ॐ पुष्पहासपरायणायै नमः।
Dedicated to laughing flower beauty
Om Prajnavatisutayai Namah
ॐ प्रज्ञावतीसुतायै नमः।
Daughter of wisdom, learned goddess
Om Pautryai Namah
ॐ पौत्र्यै नमः।
Lineage of descendants and grandsons
Om Putrapujyayai Namah
ॐ पुत्रपूज्यायै नमः।
Worshipped by all sons eternally
Om Payasvinyai Namah
ॐ पयस्विन्यै नमः।
Nourishing milk and waters of life
Om Pattipashadharayai Namah
ॐ पत्तिपाशधरायै नमः।
Noose-bearer, binding all forces
Om Panktyai Namah
ॐ पङ्क्त्यै नमः।
Row of sacred Vedic metre always
Om Pitrilokapradayinyai Namah
ॐ पितृलोकप्रदायिन्यै नमः।
Giver of world of blessed ancestors
Om Puranyai Namah
ॐ पुराण्यै नमः।
Ancient power of primordial creation
Om Punyashilayai Namah
ॐ पुण्यशिलायै नमः।
Virtue personified, merit in form
Om Pranatartivinashinyai Namah
ॐ प्रणतार्तिविनाशिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of suffering of surrendered souls
Om Pradyumnajananyai Namah
ॐ प्रद्युम्नजनन्यै नमः।
Mother of Pradyumna, Krishna’s divine son
Om Pushtayai Namah
ॐ पुष्टायै नमः।
Nourished and robust, strength incarnate
Om Pitamahaparigrahayai Namah
ॐ पितामहपरिग्रहायै नमः।
Embraced by grandfather Brahma creator
Om Pundarikapuravasayai Namah
ॐ पुण्डरीकपुरावासायै नमः।
Dwelling in the sacred city of lotuses
Om Pundarikasamananayai Namah
ॐ पुण्डरीकसमाननायै नमः।
Face as lovely as a blooming lotus
Om Prithujanghayai Namah
ॐ पृथुजङ्घायै नमः।
Broad-legged, stable and grounded eternally
Om Prithubhujayai Namah
ॐ पृथुभुजायै नमः।
Wide-armed, embracing creation with grace
Om Prithupadayai Namah
ॐ पृथुपादायै नमः।
Feet broad and stable, supporting worlds
Om Prithudaryai Namah
ॐ पृथूदर्यै नमः।
Broad-bellied, womb of cosmic creation
Om Pravalashobhayai Namah
ॐ प्रवालशोभायै नमः।
Coral beauty, delicate and precious always
Om Pingakshyai Namah
ॐ पिङ्गाक्ष्यै नमः।
Tawny-eyed gazelle, gentle watchful always
Om Pitavasah Namah
ॐ पीतवासाः नमः।
Yellow-clad, draped in sacred gold
Om Prachapalayai Namah
ॐ प्रचापलायै नमः।
Playful and vivacious divine dancer
Om Prasavayai Namah
ॐ प्रसवायै नमः।
Birth and procreation, creation’s source
Om Pushtidayai Namah
ॐ पुष्टिदायै नमः।
Nourishment-giver sustaining all of life
Om Punyayai Namah
ॐ पुण्यायै नमः।
She who is virtue and sacred merit itself
Om Pratishthayai Namah
ॐ प्रतिष्ठायै नमः।
Foundation establishing all of existence
Om Pranavayai Namah
ॐ प्रणवायै नमः।
Sacred OM itself, primordial mantra
Om Patyai Namah
ॐ पत्यै नमः।
Master and lord of all forces
Om Panchavarnayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चवर्णायै नमः।
Five-colored, encompassing cosmic hues
Om Panchavanyai Namah
ॐ पञ्चवाण्यै नमः।
Five voices of the Vedas sacred
Om Panchikayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चिकायै नमः।
Ancient celestial yakshi-goddess being
Om Panjarasthitayai Namah
ॐ पञ्जरास्थितायै नमः।
Dwelling within cosmic law’s framework
Om Paramayayai Namah
ॐ परमायायै नमः।
Supreme becoming, highest transformation
Om Parajyotih Namah
ॐ परज्योतिः नमः।
Supreme light radiant through all
Om Paraprityai Namah
ॐ परप्रीत्यै नमः।
Supreme love, highest devotional emotion
Om Paragatyai Namah
ॐ परागत्यै नमः।
Supreme goal, ultimate destination always
Om Parakashthayai Namah
ॐ पराकाष्ठायै नमः।
Highest peak, supreme apex existence
Om Pareshanyai Namah
ॐ परेशन्यै नमः।
Supreme lordess, ultimate divine authority
Om Pavanyai Namah
ॐ पावन्यै नमः।
Purifying fire, sacred and holy
Om Pavakadyutyai Namah
ॐ पावकद्युत्यै नमः।
Fire’s radiance, purifying brilliant divine
Om Punyabhadrayai Namah
ॐ पुण्यभद्रायै नमः।
Merit and blessing, auspicious eternally
Om Parichchhedyayai Namah
ॐ परिच्छेद्यायै नमः।
Bounded, defined as sovereign absolute
Om Pushpahasayai Namah
ॐ पुष्पहासायै नमः।
Flower-smile blooming through cosmic grace
Om Prithudarayai Namah
ॐ पृथूदरायै नमः।
Broad womb, source of creation
Om Pitangyai Namah
ॐ पीताङ्ग्यै नमः।
Golden body, radiant yellow form
Om Pitavasanayai Namah
ॐ पीतवसनायै नमः।
Yellow-robed, draped in sacred gold
Om Pitashayayai Namah
ॐ पीतशयायै नमः।
Yellow-bedded, resting in divine bliss
Om Pishachinyai Namah
ॐ पिशाचिन्यै नमः।
Devourer of demons, wild sacred energy
Om Pitakriyayai Namah
ॐ पीतक्रियायै नमः।
She of golden, radiant action and movement
Om Pishachaghnyai Namah
ॐ पिशाचघ्न्यै नमः।
Destroyer of demons and malevolent spirits
Om Patalakshyai Namah
ॐ पाटलाक्ष्यै नमः।
She whose gaze penetrates the underworld
Om Patukriyayai Namah
ॐ पटुक्रियायै नमः।
The swift, skillful accomplisher of all
Om Panchabhakshapriyacharayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चभक्षप्रियाचारायै नमः।
She beloved by those who sustain creation
Om Putanapranaghatinyai Namah
ॐ पुतनाप्राणघातिन्यै नमः।
Slayer of the demoness and death itself
Om Punnagavanamadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ पुन्नागवनमध्यस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling in fragrant temple groves
Om Punyatirthanishevitayai Namah
ॐ पुण्यतीर्थनिषेवितायै नमः।
Honored at all sacred pilgrimage waters
Om Panchangyai Namah
ॐ पञ्चाङ्ग्यै नमः।
She of the five cosmic elements
Om Parashaktyai Namah
ॐ पराशक्त्यै नमः।
The supreme, transcendent power itself
Om Paramahladakarinyai Namah
ॐ परमाह्लादकारिण्यै नमः।
Creator of supreme joy and bliss
Om Pushpakandasthitayai Namah
ॐ पुष्पकाण्डस्थितायै नमः।
She dwelling in the flower’s secret heart
Om Pushayai Namah
ॐ पूषायै नमः।
Nourisher of all creation and life
Om Poshitakhilavishtapayai Namah
ॐ पोषिताखिलविष्टपायै नमः।
She who sustains the entire universe
Om Panapriyayai Namah
ॐ पानप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all nourishing, sacred waters
Om Panchashikhayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चशिखायै नमः।
She with five-crested, cosmic peaks
Om Pannagoparishayinyai Namah
ॐ पन्नगोपरिशायिन्यै नमः।
Resting coiled by celestial serpents
Om Panchamatratmikayai Namah
ॐ पञ्चमात्रात्मिकायै नमः।
The self of five sacred measures
Om Prithvyai Namah
ॐ पृथ्व्यै नमः।
The fertile earth mother herself
Om Pathikayai Namah
ॐ पथिकायै नमः।
She of all paths and pilgrim ways
Om Prithudohinyai Namah
ॐ पृथुदोहिन्यै नमः।
Giver of abundant, boundless sustenance
Om Purananyayamimamsayai Namah
ॐ पुराणन्यायमीमांसायै नमः।
Embodied ancient wisdom and reflection
Om Patalyai Namah
ॐ पाटल्यै नमः।
Goddess of the deep underworld realms
Om Pushpagandhinyai Namah
ॐ पुष्पगन्धिन्यै नमः।
Fragrant as the sweetest flowers
Om Punyaprajayai Namah
ॐ पुण्यप्रजायै नमः।
Mother of all sacred, merit-filled creation
Om Paradatryai Namah
ॐ पारदात्र्यै नमः।
Supreme giver of divine grace and blessings
Om Paramargaikagocharayai Namah
ॐ परमार्गैकगोचरायै नमः।
The one accessible supreme goal itself
Om Pravalashobhayai Namah
ॐ प्रवालशोभायै नमः।
Coral beauty, delicate and precious always
Om Purnashayai Namah
ॐ पूर्णाशायै नमः।
She in whom all completeness dwells
Om Pranavayai Namah
ॐ प्रणवायै नमः।
Sacred OM itself, primordial mantra
Om Pallavodaryai Namah
ॐ पल्लवोदर्यै नमः।
She with the fertile, fruitful womb
Om Phalinyai Namah
ॐ फलिन्यै नमः।
Bearing all fruits and blessed results
Om Phaladayai Namah
ॐ फलदायै नमः।
Giver of the fruits of all action
Om Phalgvai Namah
ॐ फल्ग्वै नमः।
The shining Phalguni star goddess
Om Phutkaryai Namah
ॐ फुत्कार्यै नमः।
She whose sacred word creates all
Om Phalakakrityai Namah
ॐ फलकाकृत्यै नमः।
Creator of all cosmic platforms
Om Phanindrabhogashayanayai Namah
ॐ फणिन्द्रभोगशयनायै नमः।
Resting on the serpent king’s coils
Om Phanimandalamanditayai Namah
ॐ फणिमण्डलमण्डितायै नमः।
Adorned by celestial serpent circles
Om Balabalayai Namah
ॐ बालबालायै नमः।
Strength and eternal youth combined
Om Bahumatayai Namah
ॐ बहुमतायै नमः।
Revered and honored by countless beings
Om Balatapanibhamshukayai Namah
ॐ बालातपनीभांशुकायै नमः।
Clothed in brilliant solar radiance
Om Balabhadrapriyayai Namah
ॐ बलभद्रप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved consort of mighty Balabhadra
Om Badavayai Namah
ॐ बडवायै नमः।
The oceanic fire of cosmic depths
Om Buddhisamstutayai Namah
ॐ बुद्धिसंस्तुतायै नमः।
Praised by wisdom and intellect itself
Om Bandidevyai Namah
ॐ बन्दीदेव्यै नमः।
The devoted, captive-hearted goddess
Om Bilavatyai Namah
ॐ बिलवत्यै नमः।
She of sacred caves and inner sanctums
Om Badishaghinyai Namah
ॐ बडिशघिन्यै नमः।
Destroyer of all demonic forces
Om Balipriyayai Namah
ॐ बलिप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all sacred offerings
Om Bandhavyai Namah
ॐ बान्धव्यै नमः।
She of eternal bonds and kinship
Om Bodhitayai Namah
ॐ बोधितायै नमः।
The awakened, illuminated consciousness
Om Buddhibandhukakusumapriyayai Namah
ॐ बुद्धिबन्धुककुसुमप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of wisdom’s blossoming flowers
Om Balabhanuprabhakarayai Namah
ॐ बालभानुप्रभाकरायै नमः।
Creator of solar brilliance and strength
Om Brahmyai Namah
ॐ ब्राह्म्यै नमः।
She related to Brahma the Creator
Om Brahmanadevatayai Namah
ॐ ब्राह्मणदेवतायै नमः।
Deity of learned Brahmin seekers
Om Brihaspatistutayai Namah
ॐ बृहस्पतिस्तुतायै नमः।
Praised by Brihaspati, lord of wisdom
Om Brindayai Namah
ॐ बृन्दायै नमः।
The sacred Brinda grove incarnate
Om Brindavanaviharinyai Namah
ॐ बृन्दावनविहारिण्यै नमः।
Dwelling in Krishna’s Brindavan forever
Om Balakinyai Namah
ॐ बालाकिन्यै नमः।
Forever young and eternally innocent
Om Bilaharayai Namah
ॐ बिलाहारायै नमः।
Remover of all cave-dwelling sorrows
Om Bilavasayai Namah
ॐ बिलवसायै नमः।
She who dwells in secret sacred caves
Om Bahudakayai Namah
ॐ बहुदकायै नमः।
Goddess of many sacred waters
Om Bahunetrayai Namah
ॐ बहुनेत्रायै नमः।
She with countless watchful eyes
Om Bahupadayai Namah
ॐ बहुपदायै नमः।
Infinite are her sacred footsteps
Om Bahukarnavatamsikayai Namah
ॐ बहुकर्णावतंसिकायै नमः।
Adorned with ornaments of many ears
Om Bahubahuyutayai Namah
ॐ बहुबाहुयुतायै नमः।
She with infinite mighty divine arms
Om Bijarupinyai Namah
ॐ बीजरूपिण्यै नमः।
The seed-form of all creation
Om Bahurupinyai Namah
ॐ बहुरूपिण्यै नमः।
She of infinite cosmic forms
Om Bindunadakalatitayai Namah
ॐ बिन्दुनादकलातीतायै नमः।
Beyond all sound, point, and time
Om Bindunadasvarupinyai Namah
ॐ बिन्दुनादस्वरूपिण्यै नमः।
She whose nature is subtle sound and cosmic vibration.
Om Baddhagodhangulipranayai Namah
ॐ बद्धगोधाङ्गुलिप्राणायै नमः।
Life held by the grasp of powers
Om Badaryashramavasinyai Namah
ॐ बदर्याश्रमवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in sacred Badrinath hermitage
Om Brindarakayai Namah
ॐ बृन्दारकायै नमः।
The full moon of the sacred grove
Om Brihatskandhayai Namah
ॐ बृहत्स्कन्धायै नमः।
She with vast divine shoulders
Om Brihatyai Namah
ॐ बृहत्यै नमः।
The all-encompassing cosmic vastness
Om Banapatinyai Namah
ॐ बाणपातिन्यै नमः।
Consort of the arrow-wielder Desire
Om Brindadhyakshayai Namah
ॐ बृन्दाध्यक्षायै नमः।
Guardian of the sacred Brindavan
Om Bahunutayai Namah
ॐ बहुनुतायै नमः।
Praised by countless devotees always
Om Bahuvikramayai Namah
ॐ बहुविक्रमायै नमः।
She of infinite cosmic prowess
Om Baddhapadmasanasinayai Namah
ॐ बद्धपद्मासनासीनायै नमः।
Seated in bound lotus meditation
Om Bilvapatratalasthitayai Namah
ॐ बिल्वपत्रतलस्थितायै नमः।
Standing in the sacred bilva leaf
Om Bodhidrumanijavasayai Namah
ॐ बोधिद्रुमनिजावासायै नमः।
Dwelling in her own Bodhi tree
Om Badishthayai Namah
ॐ बडिष्ठायै नमः।
The greatly beloved divine one
Om Bindudarpanayai Namah
ॐ बिन्दुदर्पणायै नमः।
Mirror of all subtle cosmic points
Om Balayai Namah
ॐ बालायै नमः।
The ever-youthful one.
Om Banasanavatyai Namah
ॐ बाणासनवत्यै नमः।
Swift as the arrow in flight
Om Badavanalaveginyai Namah
ॐ बडवानलवेगिन्यै नमः।
Embodying oceanic fire’s speed
Om Brahmandabahirantasthayai Namah
ॐ ब्रह्माण्डबहिरन्तस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling both within and beyond all
Om Brahmakankanasutrinyai Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मकङ्कणसूत्रिण्यै नमः।
Adorned with the sacred Brahmin thread
Om Bhavanyai Namah
ॐ भवान्यै नमः।
Consort of Bhava, the goddess Bhavani
Om Bhishnavatyai Namah
ॐ भीष्णवत्यै नमः।
The fearsome protective sacred river
Om Bhavinyai Namah
ॐ भाविन्यै नमः।
She of existence and becoming
Om Bhayaharinyai Namah
ॐ भयहारिण्यै नमः।
The remover of all mortal fear
Om Bhadrakalyai Namah
ॐ भद्रकाल्यै नमः।
The gracious and auspicious Kali
Om Bhujangakshyai Namah
ॐ भुजङ्गाक्ष्यै नमः।
She with serpent eyes and gaze
Om Bharatyai Namah
ॐ भारत्यै नमः।
Goddess of the sacred Bharat land
Om Bharatashayayai Namah
ॐ भारताशयायै नमः।
Dwelling ever in sacred India
Om Bhairavyai Namah
ॐ भैरव्यै नमः।
The fearless feminine Bhairava form
Om Bhishanakarayai Namah
ॐ भीषणाकारायै नमः।
Creator of awe and deep reverence
Om Bhutidayai Namah
ॐ भूतिदायै नमः।
Giver of prosperity and flourishing
Om Bhutimalinyai Namah
ॐ भूतिमालिन्यै नमः।
Garlanded with wealth and fortune
Om Bhaminyai Namah
ॐ भामिन्यै नमः।
She of radiant, lustrous brilliance
Om Bhoganiratayai Namah
ॐ भोगनिरतायै नमः।
Absorbed in bestowing divine grace
Om Bhadradayai Namah
ॐ भद्रदायै नमः।
Giver of all auspicious blessings
Om Bhurivikramayai Namah
ॐ भूरिविक्रमायै नमः।
She of vast cosmic strength and valor
Om Bhutavasayai Namah
ॐ भूतवासायै नमः।
Dwelling in all sentient beings
Om Bhrigulatayai Namah
ॐ भृगुलतायै नमः।
Vine of the sage Bhrigu’s lineage
Om Bhargavyai Namah
ॐ भार्गव्यै नमः।
She of the blessed Bhrigu line
Om Bhusurarchitayai Namah
ॐ भूसुरार्चितायै नमः।
Worshipped by gods and earthly beings
Om Bhagirathyai Namah
ॐ भागीरथ्यै नमः।
The Ganga river, mother supreme
Om Bhogavatyai Namah
ॐ भोगवत्यै नमः।
River of divine abundance and bounty
Om Bhavanasthayai Namah
ॐ भवनस्थायै नमः।
She dwelling in all hearts and minds
Om Bhishagvarayai Namah
ॐ भिषग्वरायै नमः।
The greatest of all healers
Om Bhaminyai Namah
ॐ भामिन्यै नमः।
She of radiant, lustrous brilliance
Om Bhoginyai Namah
ॐ भोगिन्यै नमः।
Embodying divine bliss and joy
Om Bhashayai Namah
ॐ भाषायै नमः।
The goddess of all sacred speech
Om Bhavanyai Namah
ॐ भवान्यै नमः।
Consort of Bhava, the goddess Bhavani
Om Bhurudakshinayai Namah
ॐ भूरुदक्षिणायै नमः।
She of the graceful eyebrow curve
Om Bhargatmikayai Namah
ॐ भर्गात्मिकायै नमः।
The radiant cosmic essence herself
Om Bhimavatyai Namah
ॐ भीमावत्यै नमः।
The fierce and protective river
Om Bhavabandhavimochinyai Namah
ॐ भवबन्धविमोचिन्यै नमः।
Liberator from all worldly bondage
Om Bhajaniyayai Namah
ॐ भजनीयायै नमः।
Forever worthy of all devotion
Om Bhutadhatriranjitayai Namah
ॐ भूतधात्रीरञ्जितायै नमः।
Delighted sustainer of all elements
Om Bhuvaneshvaryai Namah
ॐ भुवनेश्वर्यै नमः।
Ruler and lord of all worlds
Om Bhujangavalayayai Namah
ॐ भुजङ्गवलयायै नमः।
Encircled by cosmic serpent coils
Om Bhimayai Namah
ॐ भीमायै नमः।
She of tremendous and fearful might
Om Bherundayai Namah
ॐ भेरुण्डायै नमः।
The fierce devouring divine form
Om Bhagadheyinyai Namah
ॐ भागधेयिन्यै नमः।
Giver of fortune’s inheritance
Om Matayai Namah
ॐ मातायै नमः।
The Universal Mother of all
Om Mayayai Namah
ॐ मायायै नमः।
She of cosmic illusion and creation
Om Madhumatyai Namah
ॐ मधुमत्यै नमः।
She of sweet and honeyed intellect
Om Madhujihvayai Namah
ॐ मधुजिह्वायै नमः।
Honey-tongued, sweetly speaking goddess
Om Manupriyayai Namah
ॐ मनुप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all humanity forever
Om Mahadevyai Namah
ॐ महादेव्यै नमः।
The great goddess supreme among devis
Om Mahabhagyayai Namah
ॐ महाभाग्यायै नमः।
She of supreme good fortune
Om Malinyai Namah
ॐ मालिन्यै नमः।
She adorned with garlands
Om Minalochanayai Namah
ॐ मीनलोचनायै नमः।
She with fish-shaped lotus eyes
Om Mayatitayai Namah
ॐ मायातीतायै नमः।
Transcendent beyond all illusion
Om Madhumatyai Namah
ॐ मधुमत्यै नमः।
She of sweet and honeyed intellect
Om Madhumamsayai Namah
ॐ मधुमांसायै नमः।
Embodied in sweet divine form
Om Madhudravayai Namah
ॐ मधुद्रवायै नमः।
She of flowing honeyed grace
Om Manavyai Namah
ॐ मानव्यै नमः।
She of compassion for all beings
Om Madhusambhutayai Namah
ॐ मधुसम्भूतायै नमः।
Born of sweetness and divine nectar
Om Mithilapuravasinyai Namah
ॐ मिथिलापुरवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in ancient Mithila city
Om Madhukaitabhasamhartryai Namah
ॐ मधुकैटभसंहर्त्र्यै नमः।
Slayer of Madhu and Kaitabha demons
Om Medinyai Namah
ॐ मेदिन्यै नमः।
Goddess of the fertile earth
Om Meghamalinyai Namah
ॐ मेघमालिन्यै नमः।
Garlanded with clouds and rain
Om Mandodaryai Namah
ॐ मन्दोदर्यै नमः।
The celestial maiden of beauty
Om Mahamayayai Namah
ॐ महामायायै नमः।
The great illusive power, mistress of maya
Om Maithilyai Namah
ॐ मैथिल्यै नमः।
She of the ancient Mithila kingdom
Om Masrinapriyayai Namah
ॐ मसृणप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all soft and tender things
Om Mahalakshmyai Namah
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Great Lakshmi, fortune incarnate
Om Mahakalyai Namah
ॐ महाकाल्यै नमः।
She of great time and transformation
Om Mahakanyayai Namah
ॐ महाकन्यायै नमः।
The eternal, unchanging virgin goddess
Om Maheshvaryai Namah
ॐ महेश्वर्यै नमः।
The great divine lord herself
Om Mahendryai Namah
ॐ माहेन्द्र्यै नमः।
Queen of Indra and the celestial gods
Om Merutanayayai Namah
ॐ मेरुतनयायै नमः।
Daughter of the cosmic Mount Meru
Om Mandarakusumarchitayai Namah
ॐ मन्दारकुसुमार्चितायै नमः।
Worshipped with sacred Mandara flowers
Om Manjumanjiracharanayai Namah
ॐ मञ्जुमञ्जीरचरणायै नमः।
Sweet ankle bells chime at her feet
Om Mokshadayai Namah
ॐ मोक्षदायै नमः।
Giver of ultimate liberation always
Om Manjubhashinyai Namah
ॐ मञ्जुभाषिण्यै नमः।
She of sweetly-spoken sacred words
Om Madhuradravinyai Namah
ॐ मधुरद्राविण्यै नमः।
Sweet as flowing honeyed rivers
Om Mudrayai Namah
ॐ मुद्रायै नमः।
The cosmic seal of all powers
Om Malayayai Namah
ॐ मलयायै नमः।
She of the fragrant mountains
Om Malayanvitayai Namah
ॐ मलयान्वितायै नमः।
Blessed and favored by the mountains
Om Medhayai Namah
ॐ मेधायै नमः।
The goddess of wisdom and intellect
Om Marakatashyamayai Namah
ॐ मरकतश्यामायै नमः।
Dark as precious emerald jade
Om Magadhyai Namah
ॐ मगध्यै नमः।
She of the ancient Magadha kingdom
Om Menakatmajayai Namah
ॐ मेनकात्मजायै नमः।
Daughter of the celestial nymph
Om Mahamaryai Namah
ॐ महामार्यै नमः।
The mighty, powerful great one
Om Mahavirayai Namah
ॐ महावीरायै नमः।
She of great heroic valor
Om Mahashyamayai Namah
ॐ महाश्यामायै नमः।
Dark and transcendent in beauty
Om Manustutayai Namah
ॐ मनुस्तुतायै नमः।
Praised by all of mankind
Om Matrikayai Namah
ॐ मातृकायै नमः।
The cosmic mother principle itself
Om Mihirabhasayai Namah
ॐ मिहिराभासायै नमः।
Radiant as the sun’s own light
Om Mukundapadavikramayai Namah
ॐ मुकुन्दपदविक्रमायै नमः।
Mighty through Krishna’s divine grace
Om Muladharasthitayai Namah
ॐ मूलाधारस्थितायै नमः।
Dwelling in the root chakra
Om Mugdhayai Namah
ॐ मुग्धायै नमः।
She who enchants all beings
Om Manipuranivasinyai Namah
ॐ मणिपुरनिवासिन्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the navel chakra
Om Mrigakshyai Namah
ॐ मृगाक्ष्यै नमः।
Whose eyes are as gentle and startled as a doe’s
Om Mahisharudhayai Namah
ॐ महिषारूढायै नमः।
She who rides the buffalo
Om Mahishasuramardinyai Namah
ॐ महिषासुरमर्दिन्यै नमः।
Slayer of the buffalo demon
Om Yogasanayai Namah
ॐ योगासनायै नमः।
The sacred seat of yoga practice
Om Yogagamyayai Namah
ॐ योगगम्यायै नमः।
Attainable through yogic discipline
Om Yogayai Namah
ॐ योगायै नमः।
Yoga incarnate in divine form
Om Yauvanakashrayayai Namah
ॐ यौवनकाश्रयायै नमः।
Shelter of eternal, timeless youth
Om Yauvanyai Namah
ॐ यौवन्यै नमः।
Eternally youthful and timeless
Om Yuddhamadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ युद्धमध्यस्थायै नमः।
Witness in conflicts and all struggles
Om Yamunayai Namah
ॐ यमुनायै नमः।
The sacred Yamuna river goddess
Om Yugadharinyai Namah
ॐ युगधारिण्यै नमः।
Sustainer of ages and cosmic eons
Om Yakshinyai Namah
ॐ यक्षिण्यै नमः।
She of the celestial yaksha realm
Om Yogayuktayai Namah
ॐ योगयुक्तायै नमः।
Perfectly united in yogic bliss
Om Yaksharajaprasutinyai Namah
ॐ यक्षराजप्रसूतिन्यै नमः।
Born of the yaksha king supreme
Om Yatrayai Namah
ॐ यात्रायै नमः।
She of sacred pilgrim journeys
Om Yanavidhanajnayai Namah
ॐ यानविधानज्ञायै नमः।
Knower of all spiritual paths
Om Yaduvamshasamudbhavayai Namah
ॐ यदुवंशसमुद्भवायै नमः।
Born of the Yadu dynasty lineage
Om Yakaradihakarantayai Namah
ॐ यकारादिहकारान्तायै नमः।
Alpha and omega of sacred syllables
Om Yajushyai Namah
ॐ याजुष्यै नमः।
The Yajur Veda incarnate
Om Yajnarupinyai Namah
ॐ यज्ञरूपिण्यै नमः।
Embodied form of all sacrifice
Om Yaminyai Namah
ॐ यामिन्यै नमः।
The night goddess and divine sleep
Om Yoganiratayai Namah
ॐ योगनिरतायै नमः।
Eternally absorbed in yoga
Om Yatudhanabhayankaryai Namah
ॐ यातुधानभयङ्कर्यै नमः।
Destroyer of demonic fear and terror
Om Rukminyai Namah
ॐ रुक्मिण्यै नमः।
Rukmini, beloved of Krishna
Om Ramanyai Namah
ॐ रमण्यै नमः।
The divine beloved consort eternal
Om Ramayai Namah
ॐ रामायै नमः।
She of beauty and divine pleasure
Om Revatyai Namah
ॐ रेवत्यै नमः।
The star Revati and abundance
Om Renukayai Namah
ॐ रेणुकायै नमः।
Grain-mother of sustenance always
Om Ratyai Namah
ॐ रत्यै नमः।
The goddess of love and desire
Om Raudryai Namah
ॐ रौद्र्यै नमः।
The fierce divine feminine form
Om Raudrapriyakarayai Namah
ॐ रौद्रप्रियाकारायै नमः।
Maker of all fierce devotion
Om Ramamatayai Namah
ॐ राममातायै नमः।
Mother of beauty and heroism
Om Ratipriyayai Namah
ॐ रतिप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of love and all desire
Om Rohinyai Namah
ॐ रोहिण्यै नमः।
The red star Rohini goddess
Om Rajyadayai Namah
ॐ राज्यदायै नमः।
Giver of kingdoms and sovereignty
Om Revayai Namah
ॐ रेवायै नमः।
She whose brilliance radiates light and wealth.
Om Rasayai Namah
ॐ रसायै नमः।
The essence of all flavors and tastes.
Om Rajivalochanayai Namah
ॐ राजीवलोचनायै नमः।
Lotus-eyed goddess of divine beauty.
Om Rakeshyai Namah
ॐ राकेश्यै नमः।
Consort of the moon, radiant at night.
Om Rupasampannayai Namah
ॐ रूपसंपन्नायै नमः।
Adorned abundantly with supreme beauty.
Om Ratnasimhasanasthitayai Namah
ॐ रत्नसिंहासनस्थितायै नमः।
Seated majestically upon a jeweled throne.
Om Raktamalyambaradharayai Namah
ॐ रक्तमाल्याम्बरधरायै नमः।
Wearing crimson garlands and red silk robes.
Om Raktagandhanulepanayai Namah
ॐ रक्तगन्धानुलेपनायै नमः।
Anointed with fragrant red sandal paste.
Om Rajahamsasamarudhayai Namah
ॐ राजहंससमारूढायै नमः।
Mounted gracefully upon a royal swan.
Om Rambhayai Namah
ॐ रंभायै नमः।
Celestial damsel of love and desire.
Om Raktavalipriyayai Namah
ॐ रक्तवलिप्रियायै नमः।
She who delights in red flowered wreaths.
Om Ramaniyayugadharayai Namah
ॐ रमणीययुगाधारायै नमः।
Sustaining the divine pair forever united.
Om Rajitakhilabhutalayai Namah
ॐ राजिताखिलभूतलायै नमः।
Luminous across the entire created earth.
Om Rudranyai Namah
ॐ रुद्राण्यै नमः।
The consort of Rudra, fierce divinity.
Om Rurucharmaparidhanayai Namah
ॐ रुरुचर्मपरिधानायै नमः।
Draped in ascetic deer skin garment.
Om Rathinyai Namah
ॐ रथिन्यै नमः।
Riding forth in her radiant chariot.
Om Ratnamalikayai Namah
ॐ रत्नमालिकायै नमः।
Adorned with glittering jeweled necklaces.
Om Rogeshyai Namah
ॐ रोगेश्यै नमः।
Queen of all disease and affliction.
Om Rogashamanyai Namah
ॐ रोगशमन्यै नमः।
She who dispels all suffering and sickness.
Om Ravinyai Namah
ॐ राविन्यै नमः।
Connected to light and cosmic radiance.
Om Romaharshinyai Namah
ॐ रोमहर्षिण्यै नमः।
She whose awe causes hair to stand erect.
Om Ramachandrapadakrantayai Namah
ॐ रामचन्द्रपदाक्रान्तायै नमः।
Blessed by Rama’s feet and protection.
Om Ravanachchhedakarinyai Namah
ॐ रावणच्छेदकारिण्यै नमः।
She who accomplished Ravana’s destruction.
Om Ratnavastraparichchhinvayai Namah
ॐ रत्नवस्त्रपरिच्छिन्वायै नमः।
Clothed in brilliant jeweled vestments.
Om Rathasthayai Namah
ॐ रथस्थायै नमः।
Standing firmly in her celestial chariot.
Om Rukmabhushanayai Namah
ॐ रुक्मभूषणायै नमः।
Resplendent in golden ornamental beauty.
Om Lajjadhidevatayai Namah
ॐ लज्जाधिदेवतायै नमः।
Presiding deity of modesty and shame.
Om Lolayai Namah
ॐ लोलायै नमः।
Playful and trembling in her cosmic dance.
Om Lalitayai Namah
ॐ ललितायै नमः।
Graceful and playful in every gesture
Om Lingadharinyai Namah
ॐ लिङ्गधारिण्यै नमः।
Bearer of the cosmic linga principle.
Om Lakshmyai Namah
ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Consort and abode of Goddess Lakshmi
Om Lolayai Namah
ॐ लोलायै नमः।
Playful and trembling in her cosmic dance.
Om Luptavishayai Namah
ॐ लुप्तविषायै नमः।
Keeper of hidden mysteries and secrets.
Om Lokinyai Namah
ॐ लोकिन्यै नमः।
She of the world, immanent everywhere.
Om Lokavishrutayai Namah
ॐ लोकविश्रुतायै नमः।
Renowned throughout all creation and worlds.
Om Lajjayai Namah
ॐ लज्जायै नमः।
Whose nature is gentle modesty
Om Lambodaryai Namah
ॐ लम्बोदर्यै नमः।
The beloved mother of Ganesha.
Om Lalanayai Namah
ॐ ललनायै नमः।
Cherished and caressed by all devotees.
Om Lokadharinyai Namah
ॐ लोकधारिण्यै नमः।
The great sustainer of all existence.
Om Varadayai Namah
ॐ वरदायै नमः।
Grantor of blessings and auspicious gifts.
Om Vanditayai Namah
ॐ वन्दितायै नमः।
Praised and venerated by all beings.
Om Vandyayai Namah
ॐ वन्द्यायै नमः।
Worthy of worship and devotion forever.
Om Vanitayai Namah
ॐ वनितायै नमः।
The beloved woman of divine love.
Om Vidyayai Namah
ॐ विद्यायै नमः।
The goddess of knowledge and wisdom.
Om Vaishnavyai Namah
ॐ वैष्णव्यै नमः।
Consort of Vishnu, supreme protector.
Om Vimalakrityai Namah
ॐ विमलाकृत्यै नमः।
Of pure and immaculate eternal nature.
Om Varahyai Namah
ॐ वाराह्यै नमः।
The divine consort of the boar avatar.
Om Virajayai Namah
ॐ विरजायै नमः।
Luminous and utterly free from impurity.
Om Varshayai Namah
ॐ वर्षायै नमः।
She who grants rain and all blessings.
Om Varalakshmyai Namah
ॐ वरलक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Fortune supreme and most auspicious.
Om Vikramayai Namah
ॐ विक्रमायै नमः।
Courageous and mighty in heroic valor.
Om Vilasinyai Namah
ॐ विलासिन्यै नमः।
Graceful and playful in eternal beauty.
Om Vinatayai Namah
ॐ विनतायै नमः।
Humble and meek in divine compassion.
Om Vyomamadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ व्योममध्यस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling in the heart of vast sky.
Om Varijasanasamsthitayai Namah
ॐ वारिजासनसंस्थितायै नमः।
Seated upon a lotus of pure light.
Om Varunyai Namah
ॐ वारुण्यै नमः।
Consort of Varuna, god of waters.
Om Venusambhutayai Namah
ॐ वेणुसम्भूतायै नमः।
Born of the divine cosmic flute sound.
Om Vitihotrayai Namah
ॐ वितिहोत्रायै नमः।
Woman of ritual and sacred offering.
Om Virupinyai Namah
ॐ विरूपिण्यै नमः।
She of infinite and varied divine forms.
Om Vayumandalamadhyasthayai Namah
ॐ वायुमण्डलमध्यस्थायै नमः।
Dwelling within the winds and air.
Om Vishnurupayai Namah
ॐ विष्णुरूपायै नमः।
Bearing the form of Vishnu himself.
Om Vidhikriyayai Namah
ॐ विधिक्रियायै नमः।
She who performs all sacred rituals.
Om Vishnupatnyai Namah
ॐ विष्णुपत्न्यै नमः।
Wife of Vishnu, supreme protector.
Om Vishnumatyai Namah
ॐ विष्णुमत्यै नमः।
Devoted follower of Vishnu’s grace.
Om Vishalakshyai Namah
ॐ विशालाक्ष्यै नमः।
She of the wide, lotus-like eyes.
Om Vasundharayai Namah
ॐ वसुन्धरायै नमः।
The earth itself, bearer of all life.
Om Vamadevapriyayai Namah
ॐ वामदेवप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of Vama Deva Shiva.
Om Velayai Namah
ॐ वेलायै नमः।
The boundary and edge of existence.
Om Vajrinyai Namah
ॐ वज्रिण्यै नमः।
Wielding the divine thunderbolt weapon.
Om Vasudohinyai Namah
ॐ वसुदोहिन्यै नमः।
She who milks forth infinite treasures.
Om Vedaksharaparitangyai Namah
ॐ वेदाक्षरपरिताङ्ग्यै नमः।
Circumscribed by sacred Vedic syllables.
Om Vajapeyaphalapradayai Namah
ॐ वाजपेयफलप्रदायै नमः।
Granting fruits of the Vajapeya rite.
Om Vasavyai Namah
ॐ वासव्यै नमः।
Consort of Indra, king of heaven.
Om Vamajananyai Namah
ॐ वामजनन्यै नमः।
Mother born from Brahman’s left side.
Om Vaikunthanilayayai Namah
ॐ वैकुण्ठनिलयायै नमः।
Dwelling eternally in Vaikuntha realm.
Om Varayai Namah
ॐ वरायै नमः।
The supreme and most excellent choice.
Om Vyasapriyayai Namah
ॐ व्यासप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of the great sage Vyasa.
Om Varmadharayai Namah
ॐ वर्मधरायै नमः।
Wearing divine armor of protection.
Om Valmikiparisevitayai Namah
ॐ वाल्मीकिपरिसेवितायै नमः।
Attended faithfully by the sage Valmiki.
Om Shakambharyai Namah
ॐ शाकम्भर्यै नमः।
She who nourished the world with sacred vegetables and herbs.
Om Shivayai Namah
ॐ शिवायै नमः।
The auspicious one, gentle and benign
Om Shantayai Namah
ॐ शान्तायै नमः।
She whose nature is perfect peace and tranquility
Om Sharadayai Namah
ॐ शारदायै नमः।
Radiant as autumn, pure and luminous
Om Sharanagatyai Namah
ॐ शरणागत्यै नमः।
Refuge and shelter for all seekers.
Om Shatodaryai Namah
ॐ शतोदर्यै नमः।
She who is abundantly fertile mother.
Om Shubhacharayai Namah
ॐ शुभाचारायै नमः।
She of virtuous and righteous conduct
Om Shumbhasuranardinyai Namah
ॐ शुम्भासुरनर्दिन्यै नमः।
She who made the demon Shumbha roar.
Om Shobhavatyai Namah
ॐ शोभावत्यै नमः।
Radiant with unsurpassed divine glory.
Om Shivakarayai Namah
ॐ शिवाकारायै नमः।
Embodying the very nature of Shiva.
Om Shankarardhasharirinyai Namah
ॐ शङ्करार्धशरीरिण्यै नमः।
She whose body is the very half of Shankara.
Om Shonayai Namah
ॐ शोणायै नमः।
Crimson and blood-red in radiance.
Om Shubhashayayai Namah
ॐ शुभाशयायै नमः।
Of auspicious heart and intention.
Om Shubhrayai Namah
ॐ शुभ्रायै नमः।
The one of pure, radiant, spotless brightness
Om Shirahsandhanakarinyai Namah
ॐ शिरःसन्धानकारिण्यै नमः।
She who joined Daksha’s severed head.
Om Sharavatyai Namah
ॐ शरावत्यै नमः।
Like the sacred Sharavati river.
Om Sharanandayai Namah
ॐ शरानन्दायै नमः।
The bliss of shelter and refuge.
Om Sharajjyotsnayai Namah
ॐ शरज्ज्योत्स्नायै नमः।
Like autumn’s luminous full moon.
Om Shubhananayai Namah
ॐ शुभाननायै नमः।
Auspicious-faced, radiant with blessing.
Om Sharabhayai Namah
ॐ शरभायै नमः।
Swift as a fleet and graceful deer.
Om Shulinyai Namah
ॐ शूलिन्यै नमः।
Bearer of the cosmic trident weapon.
Om Shuddhayai Namah
ॐ शुद्धायै नमः।
She of untainted, pristine purity
Om Sharvanyai Namah
ॐ शर्वाण्यै नमः।
Connected to Rudra’s fierce power.
Om Sharvarivandyayai Namah
ॐ शर्वरीवन्द्यायै नमः।
Worshipped by night and all darkness.
Om Shabaryai Namah
ॐ शबर्यै नमः।
The wild hunter goddess of tribes.
Om Shukavahanayai Namah
ॐ शुकवाहनायै नमः।
Riding gracefully upon a parrot.
Om Shrimatyai Namah
ॐ श्रीमत्यै नमः।
Glorious and prosperous forever blessed.
Om Shridharanandayai Namah
ॐ श्रीधरानन्दायै नमः।
The bliss of Sridhar Vishnu.
Om Shravananandadayinyai Namah
ॐ श्रवणानन्ददायिन्यै नमः।
She who grants bliss through listening.
Om Shadbhashayai Namah
ॐ षड्भाशायै नमः।
Of six forms and divine aspects.
Om Shadritupriyayai Namah
ॐ षडृतुप्रियायै नमः।
Beloved of all six seasons annually.
Om Shadadharasthitadevyai Namah
ॐ षडाधारस्थितादेव्यै नमः।
Dwelling in the six chakra centers.
Om Shanmukhapriyakarinyai Namah
ॐ षण्मुखप्रियकारिण्यै नमः।
Causing joy to six-faced Murugan.
Om Shadangarupasumatyai Namah
ॐ षडङ्गरूपसुमत्यै नमः।
Of six-fold form and supreme wisdom.
Om Shurasuranamaskritayai Namah
ॐ षुरासुरनमस्कृतायै नमः।
Bowed to by gods and demons alike.
Om Sarasvatyai Namah
ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः।
Flowing goddess of learning and speech.
Om Sadadharayai Namah
ॐ सदाधारायै नमः।
Eternal and ever-present support always.
Om Sarvamangalakarinyai Namah
ॐ सर्वमङ्गलकारिण्यै नमः।
Bestower of all auspicious blessings.
Om Samaganapriyayai Namah
ॐ सामगानप्रियायै नमः।
Lover of the sacred Sama Veda chanting.
Om Sukshmayai Namah
ॐ सूक्ष्मायै नमः।
Subtle and refined beyond measure.
Om Savitryai Namah
ॐ सावित्र्यै नमः।
She who illumines like the sun, Savitri
Om Samasambhavayai Namah
ॐ सामसम्भवायै नमः।
Arising from the sacred Sama Veda.
Om Sarvavasayai Namah
ॐ सर्ववासायै नमः।
Dwelling everywhere throughout creation always.
Om Sadanandayai Namah
ॐ सदानन्दायै नमः।
Eternal bliss and infinite joy.
Om Sustanyai Namah
ॐ सुस्तन्यै नमः।
Nourishing through her abundant grace.
Om Sagarambarayai Namah
ॐ सागराम्बरायै नमः।
Clothed in the vast cosmic ocean.
Om Sarvaishyaryapriyayai Namah
ॐ सर्वैश्यर्यप्रियायै नमः।
Lover of all supreme prosperity.
Om Siddhyai Namah
ॐ सिद्ध्यै नमः।
The perfection and fulfillment of all.
Om Sadhubandhuparakramayai Namah
ॐ साधुबन्धुपराक्रमायै नमः।
Mighty protector of the righteous always.
Om Saptarshimandalagatayai Namah
ॐ सप्तर्षिमण्डलगतायै नमः।
Dwelling among the seven sages eternally.
Om Somamandalavasinyai Namah
ॐ सोममण्डलवासिन्यै नमः।
Residing in the heart of moon’s sphere.
Om Sarvajnayai Namah
ॐ सर्वज्ञायै नमः।
The all-knowing one, aware of everything
Om Sandrakarunayai Namah
ॐ सान्द्रकरुणायै नमः।
Of deep and boundless compassion.
Om Samanadhikavarjitayai Namah
ॐ समानाधिकवर्जितायै नमः।
Peerless and without equal anywhere.
Om Sarvottungayai Namah
ॐ सर्वोत्तुङ्गायै नमः।
Most exalted and supreme of all.
Om Sangahinayai Namah
ॐ सङ्गहीनायै नमः।
Free from all worldly attachments.
Om Sadgunayai Namah
ॐ सद्गुणायै नमः।
Embodying all good and noble qualities.
Om Sakaleshtadayai Namah
ॐ सकलेष्टदायै नमः।
Grantor of all desired blessings.
Om Saraghayai Namah
ॐ सरघायै नमः।
She who flows like a sacred river.
Om Suryatanayayai Namah
ॐ सूर्यतनयायै नमः।
Daughter of the radiant sun god.
Om Sukeshyai Namah
ॐ सुकेश्यै नमः।
Blessed with beautiful flowing hair.
Om Somasamhatyai Namah
ॐ सोमसंहत्यै नमः।
Unified eternally with the moon god.
Om Hiranyavarnayai Namah
ॐ हिरण्यवर्णायै नमः।
Golden-hued and brilliantly luminous.
Om Harinyai Namah
ॐ हरिण्यै नमः।
Graceful as a gentle deer always.
Om Hrinkaryai Namah
ॐ ह्रीङ्कार्यै नमः।
The Hrim seed sound of power.
Om Hamsavahinyai Namah
ॐ हंसवाहिन्यै नमः।
Riding majestically upon a white swan.
Om Kshaumavastraparitangyai Namah
ॐ क्षौमवस्त्रपरिताङ्ग्यै नमः।
Clothed in the finest linen garments.
Om Kshirabdhitanayayai Namah
ॐ क्षीराब्धितनयायै नमः।
Daughter of the cosmic milk ocean.
Om Kshamayai Namah
ॐ क्षमायै नमः।
Forgiveness, patience, and compassion divine.
Om Gayatryai Namah
ॐ गायत्र्यै नमः।
Mother of the sacred Gayatri mantra
Om Savitryai Namah
ॐ सावित्र्यै नमः।
She who illumines like the sun, Savitri
Om Parvatyai Namah
ॐ पार्वत्यै नमः।
Daughter of the mountain Parvata, Shiva’s consort.
Om Sarasvatyai Namah
ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः।
Flowing goddess of learning and speech.
Om Vedagarbhayai Namah
ॐ वेदगर्भायै नमः।
The very womb and source of Vedas.
Om Vararohayai Namah
ॐ वरारोहायै नमः।
Ascending to the supreme excellent goal.
Om Shrigayatryai Namah
ॐ श्रीगायत्र्यै नमः।
The sacred Gayatri mantra herself.
Om Paramvikayai Namah
ॐ परांविकायै नमः।
The Supreme Divine Mother of all creation.
About the Gayatri Sahasranamavali
The Gayatri Sahasranamavali belongs to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, one of the major Puranas devoted to the worship of the Goddess in her many forms. Within its telling of Devi’s glory, this particular list singles out Gayatri as a distinct, complete form of the Mother, worthy of the same thousand-name treatment given elsewhere to Lalita, Durga or Lakshmi. The text follows the pattern common to sahasranama literature: a long sequence of short epithets, each capturing one quality, one myth, or one cosmic function attributed to the deity.
Gayatri herself is described as the personification of the Gayatri mantra, the 24-syllable Rig Vedic verse addressed to Savitri, the sun as the source of illumination. She is usually pictured with five faces, each said to correspond to one of the five elements or five sheaths of consciousness, seated on a lotus, holding symbols of knowledge and protection. Tradition calls her the mother of the four Vedas, the deity invoked at the start of Vedic study, and the presiding power of the sandhya rites performed at sunrise, midday and sunset.
What sets this namavali apart is how closely its names track the mantra she embodies. Alongside epithets praising her as creator, protector and giver of intellect, the list repeats variations tied to the mantra’s own vocabulary, the vyahritis Bhur, Bhuvah and Svah, the syllable Om, and her identity as Savitri, daughter of the sun. Other names identify her with the wider Devi tradition, so a single recitation moves between very specific Vedic imagery and the broader language used for the Goddess across Shakta literature.
In practice, the namavali is treated as an extension of daily Gayatri worship rather than a replacement for it. Those who already chant the Gayatri mantra during sandhya, or observe Gayatri Jayanti each year, use the thousand names as a deeper, unhurried immersion in the same deity, a way of dwelling on her for longer than a single verse allows.
How to Chant the 1008 Names
- <b>Prepare a clean, quiet space.</b> Bathe if possible, sit facing east or north, and keep a lamp, water and a picture or image of Gayatri nearby if you have one.
- <b>Open with the Gayatri mantra itself.</b> A few rounds of the mantra settle the mind and set the intention before the longer list of names begins.
- <b>Chant each name as Om [name] Namah.</b> Keep an even, unhurried pace rather than rushing to finish; a rosary (mala) can help you keep count without losing focus.
- <b>Read the meaning occasionally, not every time.</b> Understanding a handful of names in each sitting deepens the practice more than reciting the whole list on autopilot.
- <b>Close with a short prayer of gratitude.</b> A few moments of silence, followed by a simple offering of thanks to Gayatri, rounds off the session before you return to daily tasks.
Benefits of Chanting
- Sharpens intellect and memory, since Gayatri is worshipped above all as the goddess who awakens buddhi, the discerning mind.
- Purifies speech and thought, the same purpose behind the Gayatri mantra she personifies within the sandhya rites.
- Deepens the connection to Vedic learning, as she is honoured as the mother from whom the four Vedas arose.
- Builds steadiness in longer periods of chanting and meditation, useful for anyone extending a short daily practice into something more sustained.
- Invites a sense of inner illumination, in keeping with her identity as Savitri, the radiance of the rising sun.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to chant all 1008 names?
Most people take between 45 and 60 minutes for a full, unhurried recitation. The exact time depends on your pace and whether you pause to reflect on any names along the way, so it is fine to go slower on days when you have more time.
What is the best time to chant the Gayatri Sahasranamavali?
Sandhya, the junctions of dawn, midday and dusk, is considered the most auspicious window, mirroring the times traditionally set aside for the Gayatri mantra itself. Gayatri Jayanti, her annual celebration day, is also widely regarded as an especially meaningful occasion for a full recitation.
Can I chant it in English or only in Sanskrit?
Reciting the transliterated names is perfectly acceptable, and understanding their meaning in English can deepen the practice further. Many chanters still aim for correct Sanskrit pronunciation over time, since sound and rhythm carry their own weight in this tradition, but reading the meaning is not a lesser way to engage with it.
How is this different from the Gayatri mantra itself?
The Gayatri mantra is a single 24-syllable Vedic verse, chanted daily in a few seconds. The Sahasranamavali is a much longer devotional hymn built from that same deity’s many names, meant for occasional, extended worship rather than the brief daily discipline the mantra represents.
Do I need any initiation to chant this namavali?
The Gayatri mantra itself has traditionally been passed on through initiation, but the thousand-name list is generally treated as an open devotional hymn available to any sincere devotee. Approaching it with respect and attention matters more than any formal qualification.
Can I split the 1008 names across several days instead of chanting all at once?
Yes, many devotees divide the list into smaller portions and complete it over a week or across several sittings, particularly when time is limited. Consistency across the days matters more than finishing it in one uninterrupted sitting.
ॐ गायत्र्यै नमः · May Mother Gayatri illumine your intellect and purify your days.