108 Names of Durga Ji

Goddess Durga is the personification of the divine force of the super power. The Durga means ‘the invincible’, so the Durga is regarded as the ever victorious warrior of the Gods lineage. Durga is the representation of courage, strength, ethics and protection. She is the destroyer of sin and evil and the savior of morality and ethics. Goddess Durga is a form of Divine Power, the Shakti. Durga is the confluence of the power, beauty and intelligence of Maha lakshmi, Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali. So, Durga is regarded as ‘the ultimate deity’. Regarded as the savior of needy and the destroyer of destructors, she is the mother of the entire universe as well as the slayer of evils. She is known by 108 different names according to quality she possesses. It is believed that Maa Durga gets pleased if, these names (Durga Shatnam Strotam) are chanted with devotion. Read on to know the 108 names of the Goddess along with their meaning.

Meaning Of 108 Durga Names 
 
   1.  Devi - The Deity
   2.  Durga - The Inaccessible
   3.  Tribhuvaneshwari - Goddess of Sargya, Martya and Patal
   4.  Yashodagarba Sambhoota - Coming out from Yashoda's Womb
   5.  Narayanavarapriya - In liking of Narayana's Boons
   6.  Nandagopakulajata - Daughter of the Nandagopa Race
   7.  Mangalya - Auspicious, Sacred
   8.  Kulavardhini - Progressor of the Race
   9.  Kamsavidravanakari - Who made a threat to Kamsa
 10.  Asurakshayamkari  -Who reduced the number Of Demons
 11.  Shilathata Vinikshibda - At the time of birth, slammed by Kamsa
 12.  Akashagamini - Move In the sky
 13.  Vasudevabhagini - Sister Of Vasudeva
 14.  Divamalya Vibhooshita - Ornamented with beautiful garlands
 15.  Divyambaradhara - Beautifully Robed
 16.  Khadgaketaka Dharini - Who hold Sword And Shield
 17.  Shiva - Auspicious,Sacred
 18.  Papadharini - Bearer of others' faults
 19.  Krishna - Sister of Krishna
 20.  Varada - One who grants the Boons
 21.  Kumari - Young and Virgin Girl
 22.  Brahmacharini - One who seeks for Brahman
 23.  Balarkasadrushakara - Like The Rising Sun
 24.  Purnachandra Nibhanana - Beautiful Like The Full Moon
 25.  Chaturbhuja - Who has four arms
 26.  Chaturvakttra - Who has four faces
 27.  Peenashroni Payodhara - Large Bosomed
 28.  Mayoora Pichhavalaya - Adorned with Peacock-Feathered Bangles
 29.  Keyurangadadharini - Ornamented with Armlets And Bracelets
 30.  Krishnachhavisama - Similar with Krishna's Radiance
 31.  Krishna - Dark-Complexioned
 32.  Sankarshanasamanana - Equal to Sankarshana
 33.  Indradhwaja Samabahudharini - Whose shoulders like Indra's Flag
 34.  Patradharini - One who holds the Vessels
 35.  Pankajadharini - One who holds the Lotus
 36.  Kanttadhara - One who holds Shiva's neck
 37.  Pashadharini - One who holds the rope
 38.  Dhanurdharini - Who holds the Bow
 39.  Mahachakradharini - Who holds the Chakra
 40.  Vividayudhadhara - One who carries various Weapons
 41.  Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita - Wearer Of Earrings which Covers The ears
 42.  Chandravispardimukha - Beautiful Like The Moon
 43.  Mukutavirajita - Adorned with a Shining Crown
 44.  Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita - Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
 45.  Kaumaravratadhara - Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
 46.  Tridivabhavayirtri - Goddess Of Sargya, Martya, Patal
 47.  Tridashapujita - The Goddess Of The Celestials
 48.  Trailokyarakshini - Protector Of The Sargya, Martya, Patal
 49.  Mahishasuranashini - Destroyer of the great demon Mahisha
 50.  Prasanna - Cheerfulness
 51.  Surashreshtta - Supreme among the Celestials
 52.  Shiva - Shiva's better half
 53.  Jaya - Who can gain the victory over all
 54.  Vijaya - Who can conquer over all
 55.  Sangramajayaprada - Granter Of victory In the war
 56.  Varada - Bestower of all
 57.  Vindhyavasini - Resident Of The Vindhyas
 58.  Kali - Goddess of Death
 59.  Kali - Dark-Complexioned
 60.  Mahakali - Mahakala's wife
 61.  Seedupriya - Who is fond of drinks
 62.  Mamsapriya - Who is fond of flesh
 63.  Pashupriya - Who is fond of all beings
 64.  Bhootanushruta - Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
 65.  Varada - Bestower
 66.  Kamacharini - Acting On One's Own Accord
 67.  Papaharini - Destroyer Of all Sins
 68.  Shree - Sacred
 69.  Kriti - Who gain fame over
 70.  Dhruti - Valiant
 71.  Siddhi - Having all Success
 72.  Hri - Holy Chant Of Hymns
 73.  Vidhya - Wisdom
 74.  Santati - Who grants all issues
 75.  Mati - Wise
 76.  Sandhya - Twilight,Evening
 77.  Ratri - Night, darkness
 78.  Prabha - Pre-Dawn hours
 79.  Nitya - Eternal and universal
 80.  Jyotsana - Radiant Like Flames
 81.  Kantha - Radiance
 82.  Khama - Forgiveness
 83.  Daya - Compassionate
 84.  Bandhananashini - One who detaches the Attachments
 85.  Mohanashini - One who destroys the Desires
 86.  Putrapamrityunashini - Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death
 87.  Dhanakshayanashini - Controller Of Wealth Decrease
 88.  Vyadhinashini - Vanquisher Of Ailments
 89.  Mruthyunashini - Destroyer Of Death
 90.  Bhayanashini - Destroyer Of Fear
 91.  Padmapatrakshi - Eyes Like The Beauty of Lotus Leaf
 92   Durga - Who can remove Distress
 93.  Sharanya - Who can grant Refuge
 94.  Bhaktavatsala - Bestower Of Devotees
 95.  Saukhyada - Bestower Of Well-Being
 96.  Arogyada - Granter Of Good Health
 97.  Rajyada - Bestower Of Kingdom
 98.  Ayurda - Granter Of Longevity
 99.  Vapurda - Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
100.  Sutada - Granter Of all Issues
101.  Pravasarakshika - Protects the Travellers
102.  Nagararakshika - Protects the Land
103.  Sangramarakshika - Protects the Wars
104.  Shatrusankata Rakshika - Protects the Distressed from the foes
105.  Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika - Protects the Ignorant And Distressed
106.  Sagaragirirakshika - Protects over the Seas And Hills
107.  Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika - One who grants Success In All Attempts
108.  Durga - Deity Durga

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