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Sharad Navratri 2017: Here are 108 names of Goddess Durga what it means

Maa Durga, Literally Meaning The Protector, Was Born To Defeat The Conquerer-king, Mahishasura. Once Saraswati, Lakshmi And Parvati Combined To Incarnate As Durga, The Ten-armed Super-goddess Received Gifts And Boons From The Other Gods.

News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Neha Singh | Updated on: 25 Sep 2017, 08:40:22 AM
Sharad Navratri 2017: Here are 108 names of Goddess durga what it means

New Delhi:

Maa Durga, literally meaning the protector, was born to defeat the conquerer-king, Mahishasura. Once Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati combined to incarnate as Durga, the ten-armed super-goddess received gifts and boons from the other gods.

Indra gave her his vajra, Varuna gave her his conch, Agni gave her a missile or spear, Vayu gave her a bow and arrows, Vishwakarma gave her his axe and an armour, and the lord of the mountains gave her a lion.

Thus armed with powers of gods, the devi has defeated Mahisasura. Hindu’s celebrate this festival as Navratri which culminates on Vijaydashmi.

Check out 108 names of Goddess Durga: 

1. Durga —The Inaccessible

2. Devi— The Diety

3. Tribhuvaneshwari —Goddess of The Three Worlds

4. Yashodagarba —Sambhoota Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb

5. Narayanavarapriya —Fond of Narayana’s Boons

6. Nandagopakulajata —Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race

7. Mangalya —Auspicious

8. Kulavardhini —Developer Of The Race

9. Kamsavidravanakari— Threatened Kamsa

10.  Asurakshayamkari— Reducer Of The Number Of Demons

11. Shilathata Vinikshibda —At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa

12. Akashagamini —Flew In The Sky

13. Vasudevabhagini —Sister Of Vasudeva

14. Divamalya Vibhooshita— Adorned With Beautiful Garlands

15. Divyambaradhara —Beautifully Robed

16. Khadgaketaka Dharini —Holder Of Sword And Shield

17. Shiva —Auspicious

18. Papadharini —Bearer Of Others’ Sins

19. Varada— Granter Of Boons

20. Krishna —Sister Of Krishna

21. Kumari —Young Girl

22. Brahmacharini— Seeker Of Brahman

23. Balarkasadrushakara— Like The Rising Sun

24. Purnachandra Nibhanana— Beautiful Like The Full Moon

25. Chaturbhuja—- Four-Armed

26. Chaturvakttra—- Four-Faced

27. Peenashroni Payodhara —-Large Bosomed

28. Mayoora Pichhavalaya—- Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles

29.Keyurangadadharini —-Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets

30. Krishnachhavisama—- Like Krishna’s Radiance

31. Krishna—- Dark-Complexioned

32. Sankarshanasamanana —-Equal To Sankarshana

33. Indradhwaja Samabahudharini —-With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag

34. Patradharini —-Vessel-Holder

35. Pankajadharini—-Lotus-Holder

36. Kanttadhara—- Holder of Shiva’s Neck

37. Pashadharini —-Holder Of Rope

38. Dhanurdharini—- Holder Of Bow

39. Mahachakradharini —-Holder Of Chakra

40. Vividayudhadhara —-Bearer Of Various Weapons

41.Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita—- Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears

42. Chandravispardimukha —-Beautiful Like The Moon

43. Mukutavirajita —-Shining With Crown Adorned

44. Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita —-Having Peacock-Feathered Flag

45. Kaumaravratadhara—- Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do

46. Tridivabhavayirtri —-Goddess Of The Three Worlds

47. Tridashapujita —-The Goddess Of The Celestials

48. Trailokyarakshini—- Protector Of The Three Worlds

49. Mahishasuranashini—- Destroyer Of Mahisha

50. Prasanna—- Cheerful

51. Surashreshtta —-Supreme Among The Celestials

52. Shiva —-Shiva’s Half

53. Jaya —-Victorious

54. Vijaya—- Conqueror

55. Sangramajayaprada—- Granter Of Victory In The War

56. Varada —-Bestower

57. Vindhyavasini`—- Resident Of The Vindhyas

58. Kali —-Dark-Complexioned

59. Kali —-Goddess Of Death

60. Mahakali —-Wife Of Mahakala

61. Seedupriya —-Fond Of Drinks

62. Mamsapriya—- Fond Of Flesh

63. Pashupriya —-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 Sins

68. Kirti —-Famed

69. Shree —-Auspicious

70. Dhruti —-Valiant

71. Siddhi —-Successful

72. Hri—- Holy Chant Of Hymns

73. Vidhya—- Wisdom

74. Santati —-Granter Of Issues

75. Mati —-Wise

76. Sandhya—- Twilight

77. Ratri —-Night

78. Prabha —-Dawn

79. Nitya —-Eternal

80. Jyotsana —-Radiant Like Flames

81. Kantha —-Radiant

82. Khama —-Embodiment Of Forgiveness

83. Daya —-Compassionate

84. Bandhananashini—- Detacher Of Attachments

85. Mohanashini —-Destroyer Of 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 —-Remover Of Fear

91. Padmapatrakshi—- Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf

92. Durga —-Remover Of Distress

93. Sharanya —-Granter Of Refuge

94. Bhaktavatsala—- Lover 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 Issues

101. Pravasarakshika —-Protector Of Travellers

102. Nagararakshika —-Protector Of Land

103. Sangramarakshika —-Protector Of Wars

104. Shatrusankata Rakshika —-Protector From Distress Caused By Foes

105. Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika—- Protector From Ignorance And Distress

106. Sagaragirirakshika —-Protector Of Seas And Hills

107. Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika —-Granter Of Success In All Attempts

108. Durga —-Deity Durga

 

 

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First Published : 25 Sep 2017, 08:33:27 AM

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