Goddess Durga 108 Names with Meaning (2026)

Ashtottara Shatanamavali | दुर्गा अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली

Complete list of 108 sacred names of Maa Durga — in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English with meaning. Each name is a mantra. Each meaning is a doorway to the Divine Mother.
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Introduction | परिचय

Ashtottara Shatanamavali (अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली) means "a garland of one hundred and eight names." The number 108 is deeply sacred in Hindu tradition — there are 108 Upanishads, 108 beads on a japa mala, and 108 energy points (Marmas) in the human body. Chanting the 108 names of Maa Durga is considered equivalent to performing a complete Durga puja.

Reciting these names during Navratri, on Ashtami, on Fridays, or during morning and evening prayers bestows the devotee with protection, strength, courage, prosperity, and liberation from fear. Each name reveals a unique aspect of the Goddess's infinite divine nature.

How to chant: Sit facing east or north. Light a diya. Begin with "Om" before each name. Use a rudraksha or red sandalwood mala of 108 beads. Chant with devotion and a focused mind.

 Dhyana Shloka | ध्यान श्लोक

Before chanting the 108 names, recite this dhyana (meditation) shloka to invoke Maa Durga:

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Meaning: To the Goddess who abides in all beings as Power — salutations to her, salutations, salutations, and salutations again.

08 Names of Maa Durga | माँ दुर्गा के 108 नाम

Format: Number | Sanskrit Name | Hindi Name | Meaning

Names 1–18 | Primordial Forms — आदि स्वरूप

Names 19–36 | Warrior Forms — युद्ध स्वरूप

Names 37–54 | Forms of Light & Wisdom — ज्ञान और ज्योति

 Names 55–72 | Nature & Cosmic Forms — प्रकृति स्वरूप

Names 73–90 | Auspicious & Gracious Forms — कल्याण स्वरूप

Names 91–108 | Liberation & Ultimate Forms — मोक्ष स्वरूप

Phalashruti | फलश्रुति — The Fruit of Chanting

Reciting these 108 sacred names of Maa Durga brings the following divine blessings:

For the devotee who chants these names daily:

• All fears and anxieties are dissolved
• Enemies and obstacles are overcome
• Health, prosperity, and happiness are bestowed
• The mind becomes calm, focused, and pure
• Divine protection surrounds the devotee and their family
• Negative karma is purified
• The path toward moksha (liberation) is opened

"Durga Nama Sahasranum Pathan Nityam Prayatnatah। Sarva Papam Vinirmukto Vishnum Saayujyam Apnuyaat॥"
Meaning: One who recites the names of Durga daily with devotion is freed from all sins and ultimately attains union with the Divine.

Best Times to Chant | जाप का शुभ समय

 How to Use the Mala for 108 Names | माला का उपयोग

1. Sit in a comfortable meditative posture (Padmasana or Sukhasana) facing east or north.
2. Hold the mala (rosary) in your right hand, resting on the ring finger.
3. Use the thumb to move each bead after chanting each name.
4. Do NOT cross the Sumeru (the large central bead) — turn the mala around when you reach it.
5. Begin each name with "Om" and end with "Namah" (salutation).
6. Example: "Om Durgayai Namah" — move one bead — "Om Shivaayai Namah" — and so on.
7. After completing all 108 names, offer the merit of your chanting to all beings.

✦ Closing Prayer | समापन प्रार्थना

सर्वमंगल माङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥

Meaning: O Narayani! You who are the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, O Shiva, you who accomplish every aim — I take refuge in you, the three-eyed one, O Gauri. Salutations to you!

✦ जय माँ दुर्गा ✦ जय माँ शक्ति ✦ शुभ नवरात्रि 2026 ✦

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali?

It is a garland of one hundred and eight sacred names of Maa Durga. Each name is treated as a mantra revealing a unique aspect of the Goddess.

Why is the number 108 sacred in Hinduism?

The number 108 is linked to the 108 Upanishads, the 108 beads on a japa mala and the 108 energy points (Marmas) in the human body. Chanting the 108 names of Durga is considered equivalent to performing a complete Durga puja.

When is the best time to chant the 108 names of Durga?

The names can be recited during Navratri, on Ashtami, on Fridays, or during morning and evening prayers.

How do I chant the 108 names with a mala?

Sit facing east or north, light a diya, and hold a rudraksha or red sandalwood mala of 108 beads. Begin each name with 'Om' and end with 'Namah', as in 'Om Durgayai Namah', moving one bead per name.

Should I cross the Sumeru bead while chanting?

No. When you reach the large central bead, the Sumeru, turn the mala around instead of crossing it. After all 108 names, offer the merit of your chanting to all beings.

Which verse can I recite before the 108 names?

Begin with the dhyana shloka 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Samsthita', which means salutations to the Goddess who abides in all beings as Power. It invokes Maa Durga before the names.