108 Names of Maa Durga: Ashtottara Shatanamavali with Meaning & Benefits

The 108 names of Durga are known as Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali, a devotional list of 108 names that describe different qualities, forms and aspects of Maa Durga. Names such as Durga, Jaya, Bhavani, Chandraghanta and Kalaratri reflect her strength, compassion, wisdom and protective nature. Devotees recite these names during daily worship and especially during Navratri.

Why 108 Names?

The number 108 has a special place in Hindu spiritual practice. A traditional japa mala contains 108 beads, making the number closely associated with completing a full round of prayer or mantra repetition.

Reciting 108 names also allows devotees to remember different qualities and forms of the Goddess rather than focusing on only one aspect.

Where Do the 108 Names Come From?

The Durga Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is traditionally associated with the Vishvasara Tantra. In the text, Lord Shiva tells Parvati that he will reveal 108 names of Durga. The names describe the Goddess through forms, qualities, powers and manifestations. Different traditional sources may present variations in spelling, transliteration or sequence.

108 Names of Durga in Hindi and English

If you are searching for 108 names of Durga in Hindi, 108 names of Durga in English, or Durga Maa ke 108 naam, the list below provides the complete 108-name sequence along with simple meanings.

Note: Different traditional versions of the Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali may have minor variations in spelling, transliteration and interpretation. The list below follows the Vishvasara Tantra-associated version.

Names 1 to 27

No.	Hindi Name	English Name	Meaning
1	सती	Sati	The virtuous Goddess
2	साध्वी	Sadhvi	The virtuous one
3	भवप्रीता	Bhavaprita	Beloved of the universe
4	भवानी	Bhavani	Mother of existence
5	भवमोचनी	Bhavamochani	Liberator from worldly bondage
6	आर्या	Arya	The noble one
7	दुर्गा	Durga	The invincible one
8	जया	Jaya	The victorious one
9	आद्या	Aadya	The primordial Goddess
10	त्रिनेत्रा	Trinetra	The three-eyed Goddess
11	शूलधारिणी	Shooldharini	Bearer of the trident
12	पिनाकधारिणी	Pinakadharini	Bearer of Shiva’s bow
13	चित्रा	Chitra	The beautiful and varied one
14	चण्डघण्टा	Chandraghanta	Goddess associated with the mighty bell
15	महातपा	Mahatapa	One of great austerity
16	मन	Mana	Embodiment of the mind
17	बुद्धि	Buddhi	Wisdom and intelligence
18	अहंकारा	Ahankara	The principle of individuality
19	चित्तरूपा	Chittarupa	Embodiment of consciousness
20	चिता	Chita	Associated with the funeral fire
21	चिति	Chiti	Consciousness
22	सर्वमन्त्रमयी	Sarvamantramayi	Embodiment of all mantras
23	सत्ता	Satta	Existence and being
24	सत्यानन्दस्वरूपिणी	Satyanandasvarupini	Embodiment of true bliss
25	अनन्ता	Ananta	Infinite and limitless
26	भाविनी	Bhavini	The creative and nurturing one
27	भाव्या	Bhavya	Worthy of contemplation

Names 28 to 54

No.	Hindi Name	English Name	Meaning
28	भव्या	Bhavya	Auspicious and glorious
29	अभव्या	Abhavya	Beyond ordinary grandeur
30	सदागति	Sadagati	Bestower of the highest path
31	शाम्भवी	Shambhavi	Beloved of Shambhu (Shiva)
32	देवमाता	Devamata	Mother of the divine
33	चिन्ता	Chinta	Associated with thought and contemplation
34	रत्नप्रिया	Ratnapriya	One who is fond of jewels
35	सर्वविद्या	Sarvavidya	Source of all knowledge
36	दक्षकन्या	Dakshakanya	Daughter of Daksha
37	दक्षयज्ञविनाशिनी	Dakshayajnavinashini	Destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice
38	अपर्णा	Aparna	She who undertook severe austerities
39	अनेकवर्णा	Anekavarna	Of many forms and colours
40	पाटला	Patala	Reddish in appearance
41	पाटलावती	Patalavati	One associated with a red hue
42	पट्टाम्बरपरीधाना	Pattambaraparidhana	Clad in fine garments
43	कलमञ्जीररञ्जिनी	Kalamanjiraranjini	Adorned with melodious anklets
44	अमेयविक्रमा	Ameyavikrama	Of immeasurable courage
45	क्रूरा	Krura	Fierce toward evil
46	सुन्दरी	Sundari	The beautiful one
47	सुरसुन्दरी	Surasundari	Beautiful among the divine
48	वनदुर्गा	Vanadurga	Durga of the forests
49	मातङ्गी	Matangi	The Goddess Matangi
50	मतङ्गमुनिपूजिता	Matangamunipujita	Worshipped by Sage Matanga
51	ब्राह्मी	Brahmi	Divine feminine power of Brahma
52	माहेश्वरी	Maheshwari	Divine feminine power of Shiva
53	ऐन्द्री	Aindri	Divine feminine power of Indra
54	कौमारी	Kaumari	Divine feminine power of Kartikeya

Names 55 to 81

No.	Hindi Name	English Name	Meaning
55	वैष्णवी	Vaishnavi	Divine feminine power of Vishnu
56	चामुण्डा	Chamunda	Slayer of Chanda and Munda
57	वाराही	Varahi	Divine feminine power associated with Varaha
58	लक्ष्मी	Lakshmi	Goddess of prosperity
59	पुरुषाकृति	Purushakriti	One who can assume a masculine form
60	विमलोत्कर्षिणी	Vimalotkarshini	Pure and uplifting
61	ज्ञाना	Jnana	Knowledge
62	क्रिया	Kriya	Sacred action
63	नित्या	Nitya	The eternal one
64	बुद्धिदा	Buddhida	Bestower of wisdom
65	बहुला	Bahula	One of many forms
66	बहुलप्रेमा	Bahulaprema	Abundant in love
67	सर्ववाहनवाहना	Sarvavahanavahana	One who rides all vehicles
68	निशुम्भशुम्भहननी	Nishumbhashumbhahanani	Slayer of Shumbha and Nishumbha
69	महिषासुरमर्दिनी	Mahishasuramardini	Slayer of Mahishasura
70	मधुकैटभहन्त्री	Madhukaitabhahantri	Slayer of Madhu and Kaitabha
71	चण्डमुण्डविनाशिनी	Chandamundavinashini	Destroyer of Chanda and Munda
72	सर्वासुरविनाशा	Sarvasuravinasha	Destroyer of all demons
73	सर्वदानवघातिनी	Sarvadanavaghātini	Destroyer of demonic forces
74	सर्वशास्त्रमयी	Sarvashastramayi	Embodiment of sacred knowledge
75	सत्या	Satya	Truth itself
76	सर्वास्त्रधारिणी	Sarvastradharini	Bearer of all weapons
77	अनेकशस्त्रहस्ता	Aneka-shastrahasta	Holder of many weapons
78	अनेकास्त्रस्य धारिणी	Anekastradharini	Bearer of many divine weapons
79	कुमारी	Kumari	The youthful maiden
80	एककन्या	Ekakanya	The unique maiden
81	कैशोरी	Kaishori	The youthful Goddess

Names 82 to 108

No.	Hindi Name	English Name	Meaning
82	युवती	Yuvati	The youthful one
83	यति	Yati	The ascetic one
84	अप्रौढा	Apraudha	Ever youthful
85	प्रौढा	Praudha	The mature one
86	वृद्धमाता	Vriddhamata	The ancient Mother
87	बलप्रदा	Balaprada	Bestower of strength
88	महोदरी	Mahodari	One who contains the universe
89	मुक्तकेशी	Muktakeshi	The Goddess with flowing hair
90	घोररूपा	Ghorarupa	The fierce-formed one
91	महाबला	Mahabala	Possessed of immense strength
92	अग्निज्वाला	Agnijwala	Radiant like fire
93	रौद्रमुखी	Raudramukhi	The fierce-faced one
94	कालरात्रि	Kalaratri	The dark and powerful night form
95	तपस्विनी	Tapasvini	The ascetic Goddess
96	नारायणी	Narayani	Divine feminine power of Narayana
97	भद्रकाली	Bhadrakali	The auspicious and fierce Kali
98	विष्णुमाया	Vishnumaya	Divine power associated with Vishnu
99	जलोदरी	Jalodari	One who contains the cosmic waters
100	शिवदूती	Shivaduti	Messenger of Shiva
101	कराली	Karali	The fierce one
102	अनन्ता	Ananta	Infinite and limitless
103	परमेश्वरी	Parameshwari	Supreme Goddess
104	कात्यायनी	Katyayani	The form worshipped as Katyayani
105	सावित्री	Savitri	Divine feminine power of Savitr
106	प्रत्यक्ष	Pratyaksha	The directly manifest one
107	ब्रह्मवादिनी	Brahmavadini	Knower and speaker of the Divine
108	—	—	The 108-name sequence concludes with Brahmavadini

 

Benefits of Chanting the 108 Names of Maa Durga

Devotees traditionally recite the 108 names as a way of remembering Maa Durga’s different qualities and forms. The spiritual benefits are understood through devotion rather than as guaranteed material or medical outcomes.

1. Inner strength: The names remind devotees of Durga’s courage and protective nature.
2. Calm and focus: Repetition can create a steady rhythm for prayer and contemplation.
3. Devotional connection: Chanting helps devotees spend focused time in remembrance of Maa Durga.
4. A sense of protection: Many devotees turn to Durga’s names when seeking spiritual strength and reassurance.
5. Blessings and positive intention: Regular prayer can become a meaningful part of one’s spiritual routine.

How to Chant the 108 Names During Navratri

The Durga ke 108 naam can be included in a simple daily Navratri prayer routine. You do not need an elaborate setup. What matters most is a clean space, a focused mind and sincere devotion.

A simple routine is:

1. Clean your prayer space and sit comfortably.
2. Light a diya and, if you wish, offer flowers to Maa Durga.
3. Take a moment to settle your mind before beginning.
4. Recite the 108 names slowly and clearly.
5. Complete one full round of the Namavali.
6. Offer a short prayer and prasad after the recitation.

During the nine days of Navratri, devotees can complete one round of the 108 names each day, creating a simple nine-day devotional practice.

Best Time to Chant

The 108 names can be recited in the early morning, including Brahma Muhurta, or in the evening when the home is quiet and suitable for prayer. During Navratri, consistency is more important than choosing a complicated ritual time. Choose a time when you can recite the names peacefully without rushing.

For more on the nine-day celebration, read our guide to the nine nights of Navratri.

108 Names vs Durga Chalisa vs Durga Aarti

These three forms of Durga devotion are related but serve different purposes.

Practice	What it is	Common use
108 Names of Durga	A list of 108 names describing different qualities and forms of Maa Durga	Name chanting, japa and daily worship
Durga Chalisa	A 40-verse devotional hymn praising Maa Durga	Regular devotional recitation
Durga Aarti	A prayer traditionally sung with a lit diya during worship	Usually performed toward the end of puja

If you want a longer devotional hymn, you can read our Durga Chalisa lyrics and meaning. For the ritual prayer, explore Durga Aarti lyrics.

You can also explore our collection of Navratri bhajans for devotional listening during the nine days.

Listen to Durga Bhajans and Mantras

Along with chanting the Maa Durga ke 108 naam, listening to devotional bhajans and mantras can become part of a daily prayer routine.

Soulful Bhajans bring together devotional music and spiritual content for moments of prayer, reflection and worship. Listen to Durga bhajans and mantras while preparing for puja, during quiet evening prayer or as part of your Navratri routine.

Explore more devotional content through our collection of Hindu deities and learn about the power of bhakti songs.

FAQs

What is the significance of the 108 names of Durga?

Each name highlights a different quality, form or aspect of Maa Durga. Reciting all 108 names allows devotees to remember the Goddess through many expressions, including strength, wisdom, compassion and protection. The number 108 itself also has longstanding spiritual significance in Hindu traditions and is associated with the 108-bead japa mala.

Why is Durga worshipped with 108 names?

Maa Durga is worshipped through 108 names because the Namavali brings together different qualities and manifestations of the Goddess. Instead of focusing on only one form, devotees can use each name as a point of remembrance, prayer and contemplation.

What is the best time to chant Durga’s 108 names?

The 108 names can be recited in the early morning or evening. Brahma Muhurta is traditionally considered a suitable time for spiritual practice, while evening prayer can be convenient for families. During Navratri, devotees may choose one consistent time each day and complete one round of the names.

Can chanting the 108 names help overcome obstacles?

Devotees traditionally believe that remembering Maa Durga through her names can provide courage, inner strength and spiritual reassurance when facing difficulties. These are matters of faith and devotion, so chanting should not be presented as a guaranteed solution to specific problems or as a substitute for practical help.

Where can I find the complete 108 names of Durga?

The complete 108 names of Durga are listed above in Hindi, English transliteration and simple meanings. The list is also known as Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali. Because traditional recensions can vary, the Sanskrit/Hindi form should be checked against the chosen source when preparing a prayer book or printed devotional material.

What are Durga Maa ke 108 naam?

Durga Maa ke 108 naam are the sacred names traditionally recited as the Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali. They include names such as Sati, Bhavani, Durga, Jaya, Trinetra, Chandraghanta, Mahishasuramardini, Kalaratri, Katyayani and Brahmavadini, each highlighting a different quality or form of the Goddess.

What are the 108 names of Durga for Navratri?

During Navratri, devotees can include the 108 names of Durga in their daily prayer routine by completing one round of the Namavali each day for nine days. You can begin with a diya and flowers, recite the names slowly, and end with a short prayer or prasad.

Are Durga’s 108 names different from the Durga Chalisa?

Yes. The 108 names are a Namavali, where each name invokes a quality or form of Maa Durga. The Durga Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn. Both can be included in worship, but the structure and purpose of the two forms of prayer are different.

What are Mata Rani ke 108 naam?

Mata Rani ke 108 naam is another common way people search for the 108 sacred names of Maa Durga. The names in the Namavali describe different forms, qualities and powers of the Goddess and are commonly recited during puja, Navratri and other devotional occasions.