108 Names of Durga

108 Names of the Mother Goddess from the Devi Mahatmya

(Chandi)
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The Idol of the Mother Goddess in a community Durga Puja ceremony in Lokhandwala,
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By Subhamoy Das
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Updated October 30, 2015.

Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe according to Hindu

belief. There are many incarnations of Durga: Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani,
Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java, Rajeswari, et al. Her nine
appellations are Skondamata, Kusumanda, Shailaputri,Kaalratri, Brahmac
harini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani,Chandraghanta and Siddhidatri.

108 Names of Durga from the Devi Mahatmya (Chandi)

According to the scriptures, Lord Shiva called theMother Goddess Durga
in 108 names in order to please her. During Navaratri and Durga Puja,
devotees utter prayers in the 108 names of the Goddess. These names
appear in the Purana called Devi Mahatmyam or Devi Mahatmya (The
Glory of the Goddess) that narrates the story of Goddess Durga's battle
and eventual victory over the demon king Mahishasura. Composed
around 400500 CE in Sanskrit by the ancient Indian sage Markandeya,
this Hindu scripture is also known as the Durga Saptashat or simply
the Chandi.
1. Aadya: The primordial reality
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God
Kali
Durga
God Maa Durga
Who Is God

Aarya: The Goddess

Abhavya: The fearful Goddess
Aeindri: The one who is powered Lord Indra

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Agnijwala: The one who is capable of spewing fire

Ahankara: The one who is full of pride
Ameyaa: The one who is beyond any measure
Anantaa: The one who is infinite and immeasurable
Aja: The one who has no birth
Anekashastrahasta: The possessor of many
weaponed hand
10.AnekastraDhaarini: The one who holds multiple
weapons
11.Anekavarna: The one who has multiple complexions
12.Aparna: The one who abstains from eating even
leaves while fasting
13.Apraudha: The one who never ages
14.Bahula: The one who has diverse forms and
manifestations
15.Bahulaprema: The one who is loved by all
16.Balaprada: The giver of strength
17.Bhavini: The beautiful one
18.Bhavya: The one who stands for the future
19.Bhadrakaali: The gentle form of Goddess Kali
20.Bhavani: The mother of the universe
21.Bhavamochani: The one who is the liberator of the
universe
22.Bhavaprita: The one who is adored by the entire
universe
23.Bhavya: The one who has magnificence
24.Brahmi: The one who has the power of Lord Brahma
25.Brahmavadini: The one who is omnipresent
26.Buddhi: The embodiment of intelligence
27.Buddhida: The one who bestows wisdom
28.Chamunda: The killer of the demons called Chanda
and Munda
29.Chandi: The fearful form of Durga
30.Chandraghanta: The one who has mighty bells
31.Chinta: The one who takes care of Tension
32.Chita: The one who prepares the Death-bed
33.Chiti: The one who has a mind that thinks

34.Chitra: The one with the quality of being Picturesque

35.Chittarupa: The one who is in a state of thought
36.Dakshakanya: The one known to be the daughter of
Daksha
37.Dakshayajavinaashini: The one who interrupts the
sacrifice of Daksha
38.Devamata: The one who is known as the Mother
Goddess
39.Durga: The one who is unconquerable
40.Ekakanya: The one who is known to be the girl child
41.Ghorarupa: The one who has an aggressive outlook
42.Gyaana: The one who is the embodiment of
Knowledge
43.Jalodari: The one who is the abode of the ethereal
universe
44.Jaya: The one who emerges as the Victorious
45.Kaalaratri: The Goddess who is black like night
46.Kaishori : The one who is an adolescent
47.Kalamanjiiraranjini: The one who wears a musical
anklet
48.Karaali: The one who is Violent
49.Katyayani: The one who is worshipped by sage
Katyanan
50.Kaumaari: The one who is an adolescent
51.Komaari: The one known to be a beautiful adolescent
52.Kriya: The one who is in action
53.Krooraa: The one who is murderous on demons
54.Lakshmi: The Goddess of Wealth
55.Maheshwari: The one who possesses the power
of Lord Mahesha
56.Maatangi: The Goddess of Matanga
57.MadhuKaitabhaHantri: The one who killed the
demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha
58.Mahaabala: The one who has immense strength
59.Mahatapa: The one with severe penance
60.MahishasuraMardini: The destroyer of the bulldemon Mahishaasura

61.Mahodari: The one who has a huge belly which stores

the universe
62.Manah: The one with a Mind
63.Matangamunipujita: The one who is worshipped by
the Sage Matanga
64.Muktakesha: The one who flaunts open tresses
65.Narayani: The one known to be the destructive aspect
of Lord Narayana (Brahma)
66.NishumbhaShumbhaHanani: The killer of the
demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha
67.Nitya: The one known as The eternal
68.Paatala: The one with the colour Red
69.Paatalavati: The one who is clothed in red
70.Parameshvari: The one known as the Ultimate
Goddess
71.Pattaambaraparidhaana: The one who wears dress
made out of leather
72.Pinaakadharini: The one who holds the trident of
Shiva
73.Pratyaksha: The one who is original
74.Praudha: The one who is old
75.Purushaakriti: The one who takes the shape of a man
76.Ratnapriya: The one who is adorned or loved by
jewels
77.Raudramukhi: The one who has a frightening face
like the destroyer Rudra
78.Saadhvi: The one who is self-confident
79.Sadagati: The one who is always in motion, bestowing
Moksha (salvation)
80.Sarvaastradhaarini: The one who possesses all the
missile weapons
81.Sarvadaanavaghaatini: The one who possesses the
power to kill all the demons
82.Sarvamantramayi: The one who possesses all the
instruments of thought
83.Sarvashaastramayi: The one who is skillful in all
theories

84.Sarvasuravinasha: The one who is the destroyer of

all demons
85.Sarvavahanavahana: The one who rides all vehicles
86.Sarvavidya: The one who is Knowledgeable
87.Sati: The one who got burned alive
88.Satta: The one who is above all beings
89.Satya: The one who resembles truth
90.Satyanandasvarupini: The one who has the form of
Eternal bliss
91.Savitri: The one who is the daughter of the Sun God
Savitri
92.Shaambhavi: The one who is the companion of
Shambhu
93.Shivadooti: The one who is the ambassador of Lord
Shiva
94.Shooldharini: The one who holds a monodent
95.Sundari: The one who is gorgeous
96.Sursundari: The one who is extremely beautiful
97.Tapasvini: The one who is engaged in repentance
98.Trinetra: The one who has three-eyes
99.Vaarahi : The one who rides on Varaah
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Vaishnavi: The one who is invincible
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Vandurga: The one known as the Goddess of
forests
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Vikrama: The one who is violent
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Vimalauttkarshini: The one who provides joy
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Vishnumaya: The one who is the charm of Lord
Vishnu
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Vriddhamaata: The one known as the old
mother
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Yati: The one who renounces the world or the
ascetic
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Yuvati: The one who is a young woman