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The 108 Sacred Names
The 108 sacred names of the Deity, canonically chanted with 'Om' and 'Namah' for Archana and Japa.
Om, salutations to Satyai: the Embodiment of Absolute Eternal Truth and Ultimate Reality.
Verse 1
Om, salutations to Sadhvyai: the Supremely Virtuous, Chaste, and Righteous Mother.
Verse 2
Om, salutations to Bhavapritayai: the Beloved Consort who brings joy to Lord Shiva (Bhava).
Verse 3
Om, salutations to Bhavanyai: the Divine Mother who infuses life and breath into all creation.
Verse 4
Om, salutations to Bhavamochanyai: the Liberator from the perilous ocean of worldly existence and samsara.
Verse 5
Om, salutations to Aryayai: the Noble, Venerable, and Exalted Sovereign Goddess.
Verse 6
Om, salutations to Durgayai: the Inviolable Fortress and Dispeller of all insurmountable distress (Durga).
Verse 7
Om, salutations to Jayayai: the Personification of Unconquerable Triumph and Spiritual Victory.
Verse 8
Om, salutations to Adyayai: the Primordial Supreme Power existing prior to all cosmic manifestation.
Verse 9
Om, salutations to Trinetrayai: the Three-Eyed Goddess beholding past, present, and timeless eternity.
Verse 10
Om, salutations to Shuladharinyai: the Wielder of the sacred Trident that severs the triple afflictions.
Verse 11
Om, salutations to Pinakadharinyai: the Bearer of Lord Pinakapani Shiva’s divine bow Pinaka.
Verse 12
Om, salutations to Chitrayai: the Wondrous, Radiant Goddess of multifaceted cosmic splendour.
Verse 13
Om, salutations to Chandaghantayai: the Formidable Goddess whose fierce bell strikes terror into demons.
Verse 14
Om, salutations to Mahatapayai: the Goddess of Supreme Austerity and blazing ascetic power.
Verse 15
Om, salutations to Manarupayai: the Subtle Consciousness that dwells as thought within the mind.
Verse 16
Om, salutations to Buddhyai: the Higher Intuitive Intellect and Spiritual Discernment.
Verse 17
Om, salutations to Ahankarayai: the Principle of Individuated Self-Awareness and cosmic agency.
Verse 18
Om, salutations to Chittarupayai: the Pure Fabric of Consciousness and reflective memory.
Verse 19
Om, salutations to Chitayai: the Piercing Flame of Inner Awareness illuminating the soul.
Verse 20
Om, salutations to Cityai: the Active Vital Energy that animates and enlivens every living entity.
Verse 21
Om, salutations to Sarvamantramayyai: the Living Soul and Ultimate Source of all sacred mantras.
Verse 22
Om, salutations to Sattayai: the Ground of Pure Existence and changeless Reality.
Verse 23
Om, salutations to Satyanandasvarupinyai: the Embodiment of Absolute Truth and Limitless Divine Bliss.
Verse 24
Om, salutations to Anantayai: the Infinite, Limitless, and Endless Sovereign without boundaries.
Verse 25
Om, salutations to Bhavinyai: the Manifestation of Future Destinies and eternal cosmic evolution.
Verse 26
Om, salutations to Bhavyayai: the Supreme Deity worthy of constant contemplation and heartfelt meditation.
Verse 27
Om, salutations to Bhavyayai: the Majestic, Auspicious, and Resplendent Mother of the universe.
Verse 28
Om, salutations to Abhavyayai: the Unfathomable Transcendent Reality beyond worldly comprehension.
Verse 29
Om, salutations to Sadagatyai: the Eternal Refuge and Supreme Path leading to final emancipation.
Verse 30
Om, salutations to Shambhavyai: the Auspicious Power of Lord Shambhu conferring peace and grace.
Verse 31
Om, salutations to Devamatre: the Benevolent Universal Mother of all gods and celestials.
Verse 32
Om, salutations to Chintayai: the Auspicious Power of spiritual contemplation and pure intuition.
Verse 33
Om, salutations to Ratnapriyayai: the Goddess who treasures the jewels of pure devotion and surrender.
Verse 34
Om, salutations to Sadayai: the Changeless, Timeless, and Ever-Present Divine Reality.
Verse 35
Om, salutations to Sarvavidyayai: the Supreme Source of all knowledge, arts, and sacred sciences.
Verse 36
Om, salutations to Dakshakanyayai: the Noble Virgin Incarnation Sati, daughter of Prajapati Daksha.
Verse 37
Om, salutations to Dakshayajnavinashinyai: the Annihilator of the arrogance-filled sacrifice of King Daksha.
Verse 38
Om, salutations to Aparnayai: the Resolute Goddess who renounced even dry leaves during Her severe tapas.
Verse 39
Om, salutations to Anekavarnayai: the Goddess manifesting in infinite radiant colors and divine hues.
Verse 40
Om, salutations to Patalayai: the Auspicious Goddess tinted like the delicate crimson Patala flower.
Verse 41
Om, salutations to Patalavatyai: the Goddess adorned with garlands of fragrant blooming Patala blossoms.
Verse 42
Om, salutations to Pattambaraparidhanayai: the Goddess clothed in radiant, resplendent silk raiment.
Verse 43
Om, salutations to Kalamanjiraranjinyai: the Goddess whose melodic ankle bells make sweet divine music.
Verse 44
Om, salutations to Ameyavikramayai: the Goddess endowed with boundless, immeasurable valor and strength.
Verse 45
Om, salutations to Krurayai: the Terrifying and Inflexible Nemesis of relentless wickedness.
Verse 46
Om, salutations to Sundaryai: the Living Standard of All Grace, Loveliness, and Divine Beauty.
Verse 47
Om, salutations to Surasundaryai: the Celestial Splendour honored by the foremost heavenly maidens.
Verse 48
Om, salutations to Vanadurgayai: the Sacred Guardian Sovereign of pristine forests and nature.
Verse 49
Om, salutations to Matangyai: the Goddess Matangi, sovereign of music, eloquence, and occult arts.
Verse 50
Om, salutations to Matangamunipujitayai: the Goddess revered with loving devotion by the sage Matanga.
Verse 51
Om, salutations to Brahmyai: the Creative Power of Lord Brahma, holding the water pot and rosary.
Verse 52
Om, salutations to Maheshvaryai: the Sovereign Power of Maheshvara Shiva, bearing the crescent moon.
Verse 53
Om, salutations to Aindryai: the Celestial Power of Indra, wielding the lightning thunderbolt.
Verse 54
Om, salutations to Kaumaryai: the Radiant Power of Kartikeya Kumara, wielding the invincible spear.
Verse 55
Om, salutations to Vaishnavyai: the Sustaining Power of Lord Vishnu, bearing the conch and discus.
Verse 56
Om, salutations to Chamundayai: the Fierce Slayer of the twin demons Chanda and Munda (Chamunda).
Verse 57
Om, salutations to Varahyai: the Cosmic Earth-Lifting Power of the Varaha boar incarnation.
Verse 58
Om, salutations to Lakshmyai: the Goddess of Auspicious Fortune, Prosperity, and Spiritual Splendour.
Verse 59
Om, salutations to Purushakrityai: the Goddess assuming the Cosmic Universal Form of the Divine Purusha.
Verse 60
Om, salutations to Vimalayai: the Pure, Spotless, and Stainless Mother devoid of all worldly impurities.
Verse 61
Om, salutations to Utkarshinyai: the Uplifter who elevates sincere seekers to supreme heights of realization.
Verse 62
Om, salutations to Jnanayai: the Direct Self-Luminous Wisdom dispelling the dark night of ignorance.
Verse 63
Om, salutations to Kriyayai: the Dynamic Creative Energy that initiates all cosmic activity and evolution.
Verse 64
Om, salutations to Nityayai: the Indestructible and Changeless Mother reigning beyond dissolution.
Verse 65
Om, salutations to Buddhidayai: the Gracious Bestower of pure intellect, wisdom, and clarity of mind.
Verse 66
Om, salutations to Bahulayai: the Plentiful and Abundant Mother manifesting in countless forms.
Verse 67
Om, salutations to Bahulapremayai: the Ocean of Overflowing Love who cherishes Her children unconditionally.
Verse 68
Om, salutations to Sarvavahanavahanayai: the Supreme Sovereign who rides upon all sacred animals and celestial mounts.
Verse 69
Om, salutations to Nishumbhashumbhahananyai: the Victorious Annihilator of the tyrant demon brothers Shumbha and Nishumbha.
Verse 70
Om, salutations to Mahishasuramardinyai: the Triumphant Conqueror of the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura.
Verse 71
Om, salutations to Madhukaitabhahantryai: the Slayer of the primordial chaotic demons Madhu and Kaitabha.
Verse 72
Om, salutations to Chandamundavinashinyai: the Formidable Destroyer of the ruthless demon generals Chanda and Munda.
Verse 73
Om, salutations to Sarvasuravinashayai: the Annihilator of all demonic, oppressive, and destructive entities.
Verse 74
Om, salutations to Sarvadanavaghatinyai: the Vanquisher of all malevolent forces that disturb dharma.
Verse 75
Om, salutations to Sarvashastramayyai: the Living Substance and Essence of all Holy Vedas and Scriptures.
Verse 76
Om, salutations to Satyayai: the Embodiment of Cosmic Law, Righteousness, and Moral Truth.
Verse 77
Om, salutations to Sarvastradharinyai: the Bearer of all mystical and invincible invoked celestial missiles.
Verse 78
Om, salutations to Anekashastrahastayai: the Multi-Armed Mother wielding diverse sacred handheld weapons of protection.
Verse 79
Om, salutations to Anekastradharinyai: the Master of countless cosmic projectile weapons protecting the three worlds.
Verse 80
Om, salutations to Kumaryai: the Pristine, Untouched, and Ever-Pure Virgin Maiden Goddess (Kumari).
Verse 81
Om, salutations to Ekakanyayai: the Peerless, Incomparable, and Singular Divine Daughter of the Universe.
Verse 82
Om, salutations to Kaishoryai: the Goddess radiating the fresh brilliance and vigor of blooming youth.
Verse 83
Om, salutations to Yuvatyai: the Dynamic, Powerful, and Youthful Sovereign Mother.
Verse 84
Om, salutations to Yatyai: the Ascetic Ruler who possesses absolute self-mastery over all senses.
Verse 85
Om, salutations to Apraudhayai: the Goddess revealing Herself in the tender innocence of youth.
Verse 86
Om, salutations to Praudhayai: the Fully Mature, Experienced, and Sovereign Empress of Creation.
Verse 87
Om, salutations to Vriddhamatre: the Venerable Ancient Grandmother of All Generations since the dawn of time.
Verse 88
Om, salutations to Balapradayai: the Generous Bestower of physical health, moral courage, and spiritual strength.
Verse 89
Om, salutations to Mahodaryai: the Vast-Bellied Mother within whose cosmic womb all galaxies reside.
Verse 90
Om, salutations to Muktakeshyai: the Goddess with untamed, wild flowing hair signifying absolute cosmic freedom.
Verse 91
Om, salutations to Ghorarupayai: the Goddess of Awe-Inspiring, Terrifying Radiance to the enemies of truth.
Verse 92
Om, salutations to Mahabalayai: the Goddess of Irresistible, Supreme, and Infinite Might.
Verse 93
Om, salutations to Agnijvalayai: the Goddess Blazing like the unquenchable sacred sacrificial fire.
Verse 94
Om, salutations to Raudramukhyai: the Fierce-Faced Annihilator who terrifies all hypocrisy and deceit.
Verse 95
Om, salutations to Kalaratryai: the Dark Night of Ultimate Cosmic Dissolution and Total Transformation.
Verse 96
Om, salutations to Tapasvinyai: the Dedicated Yogini eternally immersed in profound Himalayan meditation.
Verse 97
Om, salutations to Narayanyai: the All-Pervading Cosmic Power of Lord Narayana sustaining life.
Verse 98
Om, salutations to Bhadrakalyai: the Auspicious, Compassionate Destroyer of Misfortune and Fear (Bhadrakali).
Verse 99
Om, salutations to Vishnumayayai: the Enchanting and Transcendental Creative Illusion of Lord Vishnu.
Verse 100
Om, salutations to Jalodaryai: the Primordial Goddess presiding over the waters of creation and cosmic oceans.
Verse 101
Om, salutations to Shivadutyai: the Sovereign who sent Lord Shiva Himself as Her ambassador of righteousness.
Verse 102
Om, salutations to Karalyai: the Awesome and Tremendous Goddess whose gaping mouth swallows all negativity.
Verse 103
Om, salutations to Anantayai: the Unending, Everlasting, and Infinite Sustainer of All Life.
Verse 104
Om, salutations to Parameshvaryai: the Supreme Sovereign Empress and Ruler of the Multiverse.
Verse 105
Om, salutations to Katyayanyai: the Resplendent Goddess born as daughter to Sage Katyayana to slay Mahisha.
Verse 106
Om, salutations to Savitryai: the Luminous Goddess of Solar Illumination and sacred Gayatri wisdom.
Verse 107
Om, salutations to Pratyakshayai: the Goddess Perceptibly Manifest and directly experienced by sincere devotees.
Verse 108
Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)
PhalashrutiDaily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)
Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)
Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering
- Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home
Background
Sanskrit Documents files this 108-name litany as the Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali drawn from the Vishvasara Tantra, beginning 'Om Satyai Namah, Om Sadhvyai Namah' (names no. 1-108). It is central to Navaratri worship and Durga Puja. Tradition holds that reciting these names with red flowers or bilva leaves removes the severest distress and brings freedom from fear.
Did You Know?
The Meaning of 'Aparna'
During Her arduous penance to win Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati renounced food, water, and eventually even dried leaves (parna), earning the celebrated name 'Aparna'.
The Seven Matrikas
A run of seven consecutive names, Brahmi, Maheshwari, Aindri, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Chamunda and Varahi, enumerates the Matrikas, the energies of the major deities united in the Divine Mother.
The Five Letters of 'Durga'
A traditional explanation reads 'D' as destroying demons, 'U' as removing obstacles, 'R' as dispelling disease, 'G' as removing sins, and 'A' as removing fear, so that the name itself protects on every side.
Shivaduti, Shiva as Her Messenger
The name Shivaduti recalls the Devi Mahatmya episode in which Durga sent Lord Shiva Himself as Her envoy to the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, showing Her sovereign authority over all cosmic realms.
Echoes of the Devi Mahatmya
Names such as Mahishasuramardini (slayer of Mahishasura), Madhukaitabha-hantri (slayer of Madhu and Kaitabha), Chandamunda-vinashini and Nishumbha-shumbha-hanani recall the battles told in the Devi Mahatmya, so the litany works as a compact retelling of Her victories.
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