{"id":36678,"date":"2026-04-17T14:18:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=36678"},"modified":"2026-04-18T19:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:04:39","slug":"durga-ashtottara-shatanamavali-108-names","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/durga-ashtottara-shatanamavali-108-names\/","title":{"rendered":"Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Names of Durga, Meaning &#038; Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/durga-ashtottara-shatanamavali-108-names\/#article\",\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/durga-ashtottara-shatanamavali-108-names\/\"\n      },\n      \"headline\": \"Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Names of Durga, Meaning & Benefits\",\n      \"description\": \"Read the complete Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 Names of Goddess Durga) in Sanskrit and English. 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Chanting these 108 powerful names invokes the divine mother&#8217;s supreme energy, destroying fear, removing severe life obstacles, and granting the devotee immense peace, wealth, and spiritual liberation.<\/p>\n<p>In Sanatana Dharma, the number 108 holds profound cosmic significance, representing the spiritual completion of the universe. When we recite the <strong>108 names of Goddess Durga<\/strong>, we are not merely calling out titles; we are invoking 108 distinct frequencies of the Divine Mother&#8217;s energy. From the fiercely protective <em>Bhavani<\/em> to the supremely peaceful <em>Mahagauri<\/em>, the <strong>Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali<\/strong> encapsulates the entirety of feminine cosmic power (Shakti).<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are preparing for <a style=\"color: #4a148c; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/masik-durga-ashtami-2026-dates\/\">Maha Ashtami<\/a>, fasting for <a style=\"color: #4a148c; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/masik-durga-ashtami-2026-dates\/\">Masik Durga Ashtami<\/a>, or seeking a powerful daily prayer to overcome life&#8217;s hurdles, this complete guide provides the Sanskrit lyrics, English pronunciations, and deep meanings of each name.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sp-toc\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\ud83d\udccb Table of Contents<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#origin\">1. The Origin of the 108 Names<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-108-names\">2. Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali (Sanskrit, English &amp; Meaning)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-chant\">3. How to Chant the 108 Names (Japa Vidhi)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#benefits\">4. Incredible Benefits of Chanting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"origin\" class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">1. The Origin of the 108 Names<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali Stotram<\/em> originates from the ancient <strong>Vishwasara Tantra<\/strong>. According to scriptural legends, Lord Shiva himself revealed these 108 names to Goddess Parvati, explaining that whoever recites this stotram with pure devotion will be freed from all worldly sorrows and find nothing impossible in the three worlds.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; background: #000; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b5TwITZAHTo?si=YjLICG-59rA9PgCf\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"the-108-names\" class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">2. Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali (Sanskrit, English &amp; Meaning)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To perform the Japa correctly, prefix each name with <strong>&#8220;Om&#8221; (\u0950)<\/strong> and suffix it with <strong>&#8220;Namah&#8221; (\u0928\u092e\u0903)<\/strong>. For example: <em>&#8220;Om Satyai Namah.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sp-grid-2\">\n<div class=\"sp-card\">\n<h4 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Names 1 to 27<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; list-style-type: none; color: #444;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967. \u0938\u0924\u0940 (Sati):<\/strong> The one who got burned alive for honor.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968. \u0938\u093e\u0927\u094d\u0935\u0940 (Sadhvi):<\/strong> The Sanguine; optimistic.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969. \u092d\u0935\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0940\u0924\u093e (Bhavaprita):<\/strong> One who is loved by the universe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a. \u092d\u0935\u093e\u0928\u0940 (Bhavani):<\/strong> The abode of the universe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b. \u092d\u0935\u092e\u094b\u091a\u0928\u0940 (Bhavamochani):<\/strong> The absolver of the universe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c. \u0906\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e (Arya):<\/strong> The Goddess.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d. \u0926\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0917\u093e (Durga):<\/strong> The invincible.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e. \u091c\u092f\u093e (Jaya):<\/strong> The victorious.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f. \u0906\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e (Aadya):<\/strong> The initial reality.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966. \u0924\u094d\u0930\u093f\u0928\u0947\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e (Trinetra):<\/strong> One who has three eyes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0967. \u0936\u0942\u0932\u0927\u093e\u0930\u093f\u0923\u0940 (Shooladharini):<\/strong> Bearer of the trident.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0968. \u092a\u093f\u0928\u093e\u0915\u0927\u093e\u0930\u093f\u0923\u0940 (Pinakadharini):<\/strong> Bearer of Shiva&#8217;s bow.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0969. \u091a\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e (Chitra):<\/strong> The picturesque.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u096a. \u091a\u0923\u094d\u0921\u0918\u0923\u094d\u091f\u093e (Chandaghanta):<\/strong> Having mighty bells.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u096b. \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0924\u092a\u093e (Mahatapa):<\/strong> Performing severe penance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u096c. \u092e\u0928 (Manah):<\/strong> The mind.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u096d. \u092c\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f (Buddhi):<\/strong> Intelligence.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u096e. \u0905\u0939\u0919\u094d\u0915\u093e\u0930\u093e (Ahankara):<\/strong> One with pride.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u096f. \u091a\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930\u0942\u092a\u093e (Chittarupa):<\/strong> She who is in a state of thought.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u0966. \u091a\u093f\u0924\u093e (Chita):<\/strong> The funeral pyre (destroyer of death).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u0967. \u091a\u093f\u0924\u093f (Chiti):<\/strong> The thinking mind.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u0968. \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u092e\u0928\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092e\u092f\u0940 (Sarvamantramayi):<\/strong> Possessing all instruments of thought.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u0969. \u0938\u0924\u094d\u0924\u093e (Satta):<\/strong> The existence.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u096a. \u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u0928\u094d\u0926 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u0930\u0942\u092a\u093f\u0923\u0940 (Satyanandaswarupini):<\/strong> Form of eternal bliss.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u096b. \u0905\u0928\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093e (Ananta):<\/strong> The infinite.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u096c. \u092d\u093e\u0935\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Bhavini):<\/strong> The beautiful woman.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u096d. \u092d\u093e\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e (Bhavya):<\/strong> Represents future and magnificence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-card\">\n<h4 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Names 28 to 54<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; list-style-type: none; color: #444;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u096e. \u092d\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e (Bhavya):<\/strong> With magnificence.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0968\u096f. \u0905\u092d\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e (Abhavya):<\/strong> Beyond fear.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u0966. \u0938\u0926\u093e\u0917\u0924\u093f (Sadagati):<\/strong> Always bestowing Moksha (salvation).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u0967. \u0936\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092d\u0935\u0940 (Shambhavi):<\/strong> Consort of Shambhu (Shiva).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u0968. \u0926\u0947\u0935\u092e\u093e\u0924\u093e (Devamata):<\/strong> Mother Goddess.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u0969. \u091a\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093e (Chinta):<\/strong> Thought or tension.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u096a. \u0930\u0924\u094d\u0928\u092a\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e (Ratnapriya):<\/strong> Lover of jewels.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u096b. \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e (Sarvavidya):<\/strong> Knowledgeable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u096c. \u0926\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0915\u0928\u094d\u092f\u093e (Dakshakanya):<\/strong> Daughter of Daksha.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u096d. \u0926\u0915\u094d\u0937\u092f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u0935\u093f\u0928\u093e\u0936\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Dakshayajnavinashini):<\/strong> Interrupter of Daksha&#8217;s sacrifice.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u096e. \u0905\u092a\u0930\u094d\u0923\u093e (Aparna):<\/strong> One who didn&#8217;t even eat leaves during penance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0969\u096f. \u0905\u0928\u0947\u0915\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0923\u093e (Anekavarna):<\/strong> Having many complexions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u0966. \u092a\u093e\u091f\u0932\u093e (Patala):<\/strong> Red in color.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u0967. \u092a\u093e\u091f\u0932\u093e\u0935\u0924\u0940 (Patalavati):<\/strong> Wearing a red dress.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u0968. \u092a\u091f\u094d\u091f\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092c\u0930\u092a\u0930\u0940\u0927\u093e\u0928\u093e (Pattambaraparidhana):<\/strong> Wearing silk raiments.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u0969. \u0915\u0932\u092e\u091e\u094d\u091c\u0940\u0930\u0930\u091e\u094d\u091c\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Kalamanjiraranjini):<\/strong> Wearing a musical anklet.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u096a. \u0905\u092e\u0947\u092f\u0935\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093e (Ameyavikrama):<\/strong> Of immeasurable valor.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u096b. \u0915\u094d\u0930\u0942\u0930\u093e (Krura):<\/strong> Cruel (to demons).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u096c. \u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0930\u0940 (Sundari):<\/strong> The gorgeous.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u096d. \u0938\u0941\u0930\u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0930\u0940 (Surasundari):<\/strong> Extremely beautiful.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u096e. \u0935\u0928\u0926\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0917\u093e (Vanadurga):<\/strong> Goddess of forests.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096a\u096f. \u092e\u093e\u0924\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0940 (Matangi):<\/strong> Goddess of Matanga.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u0966. \u092e\u0924\u0919\u094d\u0917\u092e\u0941\u0928\u093f\u092a\u0942\u091c\u093f\u0924\u093e (Matangamunipujita):<\/strong> Worshipped by Sage Matanga.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u0967. \u092c\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0939\u094d\u092e\u0940 (Brahmi):<\/strong> Power of Brahma.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u0968. \u092e\u093e\u0939\u0947\u0936\u094d\u0935\u0930\u0940 (Maheshwari):<\/strong> Power of Shiva.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u0969. \u0910\u0928\u094d\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0940 (Aeindri):<\/strong> Power of Indra.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u096a. \u0915\u094c\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0940 (Kaumari):<\/strong> The adolescent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-card\">\n<h4 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Names 55 to 81<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; list-style-type: none; color: #444;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u096b. \u0935\u0948\u0937\u094d\u0923\u0935\u0940 (Vaishnavi):<\/strong> The invincible.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u096c. \u091a\u093e\u092e\u0941\u0923\u094d\u0921\u093e (Chamunda):<\/strong> Slayer of Chanda and Munda.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u096d. \u0935\u093e\u0930\u093e\u0939\u0940 (Varahi):<\/strong> Riding a boar.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u096e. \u0932\u0915\u094d\u0937\u094d\u092e\u0940 (Lakshmi):<\/strong> Goddess of Wealth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096b\u096f. \u092a\u0941\u0930\u0941\u0937\u093e\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f (Purushakriti):<\/strong> Taking the form of a man.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u0966. \u0935\u093f\u092e\u0932\u093e (Vimala):<\/strong> The pure one.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u0967. \u0909\u0924\u094d\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0937\u093f\u0923\u0940 (Utkarshini):<\/strong> The most excellent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u0968. \u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928\u093e (Jnana):<\/strong> Full of Knowledge.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u0969. \u0915\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e (Kriya):<\/strong> The action.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u096a. \u0928\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e (Nitya):<\/strong> The eternal one.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u096b. \u092c\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f\u0926\u093e (Buddhida):<\/strong> The bestower of wisdom.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u096c. \u092c\u0939\u0941\u0932\u093e (Bahula):<\/strong> Abundant.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u096d. \u092c\u0939\u0941\u0932\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0947\u092e\u093e (Bahulaprema):<\/strong> One who is universally loved.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u096e. \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0935\u093e\u0939\u0928\u0935\u093e\u0939\u0928\u093e (Sarvavahanavahana):<\/strong> One who rides all vehicles.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096c\u096f. \u0928\u093f\u0936\u0941\u092e\u094d\u092d\u0936\u0941\u092e\u094d\u092d\u0939\u0928\u0928\u0940 (Nishumbhashumbhahanani):<\/strong> Slayer of Shumbha and Nishumbha.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u0966. \u092e\u0939\u093f\u0937\u093e\u0938\u0941\u0930\u092e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Mahishasuramardini):<\/strong> Slayer of Mahishasura.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u0967. \u092e\u0927\u0941\u0915\u0948\u091f\u092d\u0939\u0928\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 (Madhukaitabhahantri):<\/strong> Slayer of Madhu and Kaitabha.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u0968. \u091a\u0923\u094d\u0921\u092e\u0941\u0923\u094d\u0921\u0935\u093f\u0928\u093e\u0936\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Chandamundavinashini):<\/strong> Destroyer of Chanda and Munda.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u0969. \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0938\u0941\u0930\u0935\u093f\u0928\u093e\u0936\u093e (Sarvasuravinasha):<\/strong> Destroyer of all demons.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u096a. \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0926\u093e\u0928\u0935\u0918\u093e\u0924\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Sarvadanavaghatini):<\/strong> Slaying all demons.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u096b. \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0936\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092e\u092f\u0940 (Sarvashastramayi):<\/strong> One who is deft in all theories.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u096c. \u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e (Satya):<\/strong> The truth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u096d. \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0927\u093e\u0930\u093f\u0923\u0940 (Sarvastradharini):<\/strong> Possessor of all missile weapons.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u096e. \u0905\u0928\u0947\u0915\u0936\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0939\u0938\u094d\u0924\u093e (Anekashastrahasta):<\/strong> Possessor of many hand weapons.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096d\u096f. \u0905\u0928\u0947\u0915\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0927\u093e\u0930\u093f\u0923\u0940 (Anekastradharini):<\/strong> Possessor of multiple weapons.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u0966. \u0915\u0941\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0940 (Kumari):<\/strong> The beautiful adolescent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u0967. \u090f\u0915\u0915\u0928\u094d\u092f\u093e (Ekakanya):<\/strong> The girl child.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-card\">\n<h4 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Names 82 to 108<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; list-style-type: none; color: #444;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u0968. \u0915\u0948\u0936\u094b\u0930\u0940 (Kaishori):<\/strong> The adolescent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u0969. \u092f\u0941\u0935\u0924\u0940 (Yuvati):<\/strong> The youthful woman.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u096a. \u092f\u0924\u093f (Yati):<\/strong> Ascetic, one who renounces the world.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u096b. \u0905\u092a\u094d\u0930\u094c\u0922\u093e (Apraudha):<\/strong> The one who never gets old.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u096c. \u092a\u094d\u0930\u094c\u0922\u093e (Praudha):<\/strong> The mature woman.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u096d. \u0935\u0943\u0926\u094d\u0927\u092e\u093e\u0924\u093e (Vriddhamata):<\/strong> The old mother.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u096e. \u092c\u0932\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u093e (Balaprada):<\/strong> The bestower of strength.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096e\u096f. \u092e\u0939\u094b\u0926\u0930\u0940 (Mahodari):<\/strong> One who has a huge belly (holding the universe).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u0966. \u092e\u0941\u0915\u094d\u0924\u0915\u0947\u0936\u0940 (Muktakeshi):<\/strong> One who has open tresses.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u0967. \u0918\u094b\u0930\u0930\u0942\u092a\u093e (Ghorarupa):<\/strong> Having a fierce outlook.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u0968. \u092e\u0939\u093e\u092c\u0932\u093e (Mahabala):<\/strong> Having immense strength.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u0969. \u0905\u0917\u094d\u0928\u093f\u091c\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0932\u093e (Agnijwala):<\/strong> Poignant like fire.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u096a. \u0930\u094c\u0926\u094d\u0930\u092e\u0941\u0916\u0940 (Raudramukhi):<\/strong> Having a fierce face like destroyer Rudra.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u096b. \u0915\u093e\u0932\u0930\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093f (Kalaratri):<\/strong> Goddess who is black like night.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u096c. \u0924\u092a\u0938\u094d\u0935\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Tapasvini):<\/strong> One who is engaged in penance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u096d. \u0928\u093e\u0930\u093e\u092f\u0923\u0940 (Narayani):<\/strong> The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u096e. \u092d\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0932\u0940 (Bhadrakali):<\/strong> Fierce form of Kali.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u096f\u096f. \u0935\u093f\u0937\u094d\u0923\u0941\u092e\u093e\u092f\u093e (Vishnumaya):<\/strong> The spell of Lord Vishnu.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u0966. \u091c\u0932\u094b\u0926\u0930\u0940 (Jalodari):<\/strong> Abode of the ethereal universe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u0967. \u0936\u093f\u0935\u0926\u0942\u0924\u0940 (Shivaduti):<\/strong> Ambassador of Lord Shiva.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u0968. \u0915\u0930\u093e\u0932\u093f (Karali):<\/strong> The fierce.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u0969. \u0905\u0928\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093e (Ananta):<\/strong> The immeasurable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u096a. \u092a\u0930\u092e\u0947\u0936\u094d\u0935\u0930\u0940 (Parameshwari):<\/strong> The ultimate Goddess.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u096b. \u0915\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f\u0928\u0940 (Katyayani):<\/strong> The goddess worshipped by Sage Katya.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u096c. \u0938\u093e\u0935\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 (Savitri):<\/strong> Daughter of the Sun God.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u096d. \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e (Pratyaksha):<\/strong> The real, observable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>\u0967\u0966\u096e. \u092c\u094d\u0930\u0939\u094d\u092e\u0935\u093e\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0940 (Brahmavadini):<\/strong> One who is present everywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-chant\" class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">3. How to Chant the 108 Names (Japa Vidhi)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To extract the absolute highest spiritual energy from this stotram, follow these traditional Vedic guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Chant during the Brahma Muhurat (4:00 AM &#8211; 5:30 AM) or at sunset (Sandhya Kaal).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Posture:<\/strong> Sit facing East or North on a clean red or yellow asan (mat).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mala:<\/strong> If counting, use a Rakta Chandan (Red Sandalwood) mala, as red attracts the dynamic energy of Shakti.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offerings:<\/strong> Light a pure cow ghee diya and offer a red hibiscus or marigold flower to an idol or image of Maa Durga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\" class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">4. Incredible Benefits of Chanting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Vishwasara Tantra<\/em> explicitly states that chanting these names is equal to performing major Vedic sacrifices. The core benefits include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Absolute Protection:<\/strong> Like an armor (Kavach), it protects the chanter from black magic, evil eyes, and hidden enemies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Victory Over Obstacles:<\/strong> Whether facing court cases, career hurdles, or financial debts, the energy of <em>Durganashini<\/em> clears the path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inner Strength:<\/strong> It eradicates anxiety and depression, replacing them with the supreme confidence of a warrior.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Navratri Blessings:<\/strong> Chanting this during the 9 days of Navratri yields results multiplied by thousands of times.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"sp-cta-box\">\n<h2 class=\"sp-blog-h2\" style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 2.2rem; border-bottom: none;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Amplify Your Blessings with a Navchandi Havan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; color: #5d4037; margin-bottom: 15px;\">While daily chanting transforms your mind, performing a physical Vedic ritual transforms your environment and destiny.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; color: #444; margin-bottom: 25px; text-align: left; max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">Book a highly potent <strong><a style=\"color: #d84315;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/chandi-homa\">Navchandi Puja and Havan<\/a><\/strong> with SmartPuja. Our verified Pandits bring 100% authentic samagri to your doorstep and perform the full Durga Saptashati Paath, invoking the highest protective energies for your family.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; align-items: center;\"><a class=\"sp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/chandi-homa\">Book Navchandi Havan at Home \u27a4<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; align-items: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; color: #ff6600 !important; padding: 16px 40px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; border: 2px solid #ff6600; margin-top: 20px;\" href=\"tel:08061160400\">\ud83d\udcde Call: 080-61160400<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-info-purple\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #4a148c; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\">Explore the Durga Mantra Cluster<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 1.1rem;\">To deepen your devotion, explore our expertly curated guides on other powerful stotrams and dates:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf38 <strong>The Short Chant:<\/strong> Understand the power of the <a style=\"color: #4a148c; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/32-names-of-goddess-durga-battis-naam\/\">32 Names of Goddess Durga (Dwatrinsh Naam Mala)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf38 <strong>Monthly Observance:<\/strong> Keep track of the <a style=\"color: #4a148c; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/masik-durga-ashtami-2026-dates\/\">Masik Durga Ashtami 2026 Vrat Dates<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf38 <strong>The Big Festival:<\/strong> Prepare for the ultimate <a style=\"color: #4a148c; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/maa-mahagauri-navratri-day-8-puja\/\">Maha Durga Ashtami (Kanya Puja Vidhi)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"sp-blog-h2\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What happens if we read 108 names of Durga daily?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">Chanting the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Durga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durga<\/a> Ashtottara Shatanamavali daily creates a powerful spiritual shield, removes negativity, grants mental clarity, and attracts wealth and prosperity into your life. It ensures the constant presence of the Divine Mother&#8217;s grace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Which time is best to chant Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">The most auspicious times are during the Brahma Muhurat (4:00 AM &#8211; 5:30 AM) or during the evening Sandhya Kaal (sunset). Chanting it especially during Navratri or Ashtami Tithi exponentially amplifies the spiritual benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"border-bottom: none;\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What is the difference between the 32 names and 108 names of Durga?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/32-names-of-goddess-durga-battis-naam\/\">32 names (Dwatrinsh Naam Mala)<\/a> focus primarily on <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Durga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durga<\/a> as the &#8216;remover of severe difficulties&#8217; (Durgati Nashini). The 108 names comprehensively cover all her cosmic forms, attributes, and pastimes, invoking holistic blessings of peace, power, and ultimate wisdom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali is the sacred garland of 108 names of Maa Durga. 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