Durga Mantras

दुर्गा मंत्र • दुर्गामन्त्राः

Mantra Goddess Durga (Mahashakti)

About

Durga Mantras are powerful sacred chants dedicated to Goddess Durga, the supreme form of Shakti who embodies divine feminine power. As Mahishasuramardini (slayer of the buffalo demon), she represents the victory of good over evil. These mantras invoke her protection, strength, and blessings for overcoming all obstacles and enemies.

Quick Reference

Language
Sanskrit
Verse Count
10
Source
Durga Saptashati, Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana
Type
Deity Mantras
Significance
The invincible one, slayer of demons, protector of devotees

Benefits

  • Protection from enemies and evil forces
  • Grants courage and strength
  • Removes fear and anxiety
  • Victory over obstacles and difficulties
  • Destroys negative energies
  • Grants prosperity and success
  • Protection during travel
  • Removes black magic and evil eye effects

When to Recite

Days Tuesday (Mangalvar), Friday (Shukravar), During Navaratri, Ashtami, Navami
Times Morning, Evening during Sandhya, During Durga Puja
Occasions Navaratri, Durga Ashtami, Vijaya Dashami, During difficulties, Before important tasks
Recommended Count 108, 1008, or 9 times

Verses

Beej Mantra 1

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Om Dum Durgayai Namah

Gayatri Mantra 2

ॐ कात्यायन्यै विद्महे कन्यकुमार्यै धीमहि। तन्नो दुर्गिः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Katyayanyai Vidmahe Kanyakumaryai Dhimahi Tanno Durgih Prachodayat

Stuti Mantra 3

सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥

Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namo'stu Te

Stuti Mantra 4

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

Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shakti Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

Saptashloki 5

ज्ञानिनामपि चेतांसि देवी भगवती हि सा। बलादाकृष्य मोहाय महामाया प्रयच्छति॥

Jnaninam Api Chetamsi Devi Bhagavati Hi Sa Balad Akrishya Mohaya Mahamaya Prayacchati

Nava Durga Mantra 6

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche

Specific Form Mantra 7

ॐ महिषासुरमर्दिन्यै नमः

Om Mahishasuramardinyai Namah

Mool Mantra 8

ॐ ह्रीं दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Om Hreem Dum Durgayai Namah

Shakti Mantra 9

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं

Om Aim Hreem Kleem

Nava Durga Form Mantra 10

ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः

Om Katyayanyai Namah