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108 Different Names of Maa Durga

१. शैलपुत्री २. ब्रह्मचारिणी ३. चन्द्रघण्टा ४. कूष्माण्डा ५. स्कन्दमाता ६. कात्यायनी ७. कालरात्रि ८. महागौरी ९. सिद्धिदात्री

Maa Durga , Goddess Durga, Durga Pooja

108 Different Names of Maa Durga

Name	Meaning
Durga	The Inaccessible
Devi	The Diety
Tribhuvaneshwari	Goddess of The Three Worlds
Yashodagarba Sambhoota	Emerging From Yashoda's Womb
Narayanavarapriya	Fond of Narayana's Boons
Nandagopakulajata	Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
Mangalya	Auspicious
Kulavardhini	Developer Of The Race
Kamsavidravanakari	Threatened Kamsa
Asurakshayamkari	Reducer Of The Number Of Demons
Shilathata Vinikshibda	At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
Akashagamini	Flew In The Sky
Vasudevabhagini	Sister Of Vasudeva
Divamalya Vibhooshita	Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
Divyambaradhara	Beautifully Robed
Khadgaketaka Dharini	Holder Of Sword And Shield
Shiva	Auspicious
Papadharini	Bearer Of Others' Sins
Varada	Granter Of Boons
Krishna	Sister Of Krishna
Kumari	Young Girl
Brahmacharini	Seeker Of Brahman
Balarkasadrushakara	Like The Rising Sun
Purnachandra Nibhanana	Beautiful Like The Full Moon
Chaturbhuja	Four-Armed
Chaturvakttra	Four-Faced
Peenashroni Payodhara	Large Bosomed
Mayoora Pichhavalaya	Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
Keyurangadadharini	Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets
Krishnachhavisama	Like Krishna's Radiance
Krishna	Dark-Complexioned
Sankarshanasamanana	Equal To Sankarshana
Indradhwaja Samabahudharini	With Shoulders Like Indra's Flag
Patradharini	Vessel-Holder
Pankajadharini	Lotus-Holder
Kanttadhara	Holder of Shiva's Neck
Pashadharini	Holder Of Rope
Dhanurdharini	Holder Of Bow
Mahachakradharini	Holder Of Chakra
Vividayudhadhara	Bearer Of Various Weapons
Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita	Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
Chandravispardimukha	Beautiful Like The Moon
Mukutavirajita	Shining With Crown Adorned
Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita	Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
Kaumaravratadhara	Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
Tridivabhavayirtri	Goddess Of The Three Worlds
Tridashapujita	The Goddess Of The Celestials
Trailokyarakshini	Protector Of The Three Worlds
Mahishasuranashini	Destroyer Of Mahisha
Prasanna	Cheerful
Surashreshtta	Supreme Among The Celestials
Shiva	Shiva's Half
Jaya	Victorious
Vijaya	Conqueror
Sangramajayaprada	Granter Of Victory In The War
Varada	Bestower
Vindhyavasini`	Resident Of The Vindhyas
Kali	Dark-Complexioned
Kali	Goddess Of Death
Mahakali	Wife Of Mahakala
Seedupriya	Fond Of Drinks
Mamsapriya	Fond Of Flesh
Pashupriya	Fond Of All Beings
Bhootanushruta	Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
Varada	Bestower
Kamacharini	Acting On One's Own Accord
Papaharini	Destroyer Of Sins
Kirti	Famed
Shree	Auspicious
Dhruti	Valiant
Siddhi	Successful
Hri	Holy Chant Of Hymns
Vidhya	Wisdom
Santati	Granter Of Issues
Mati	Wise
Sandhya	Twilight
Ratri	Night
Prabha	Dawn
Nitya	Eternal
Jyotsana	Radiant Like Flames
Kantha	Radiant
Khama	Embodiment Of Forgiveness
Daya	Compassionate
Bandhananashini	Detacher Of Attachments
Mohanashini	Destroyer Of Desires
Putrapamrityunashini	Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death
Dhanakshayanashini	Controller Of Wealth Decrease
Vyadhinashini	Vanquisher Of Ailments
Mruthyunashini	Destroyer Of Death
Bhayanashini	Remover Of Fear
Padmapatrakshi	Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
Durga	Remover Of Distress
Sharanya	Granter Of Refuge
Bhaktavatsala	Lover Of Devotees
Saukhyada	Bestower Of Well-Being
Arogyada	Granter Of Good Health
Rajyada	Bestower Of Kingdom
Ayurda	Granter Of Longevity
Vapurda	Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
Sutada	Granter Of Issues
Pravasarakshika	Protector Of Travellers
Nagararakshika	Protector Of Land
Sangramarakshika	Protector Of Wars
Shatrusankata Rakshika	Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika	Protector From Ignorance And Distress
Sagaragirirakshika	Protector Of Seas And Hills
Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika	Granter Of Success In All Attempts
Durga	Deity Durga

Festival of Dasara

Vijaya Dashami also known as Dasara, Dashahara, Navaratri, Durgotdsav… is one of the very important & fascinating festivals of India, which is celebrated in the lunar month of Ashwin (usually in September or October) from the Shukla Paksha Pratipada (the next of the New moon day of Bhadrapada) to the Dashami or the tenth day of Ashwin.

This festival is celebrated not only in India but in almost all eastern countries like Java, Sumatra, Japan etc... Dasara is Nepal's national festival.

Word DASARA is derived from Sanskrit words "Dasha" & "hara" meaning removing the ten (10). This is the most auspicious festival in the Dakshinaayana or in the Southern hemisphere motion of the Sun. In Sanskrit, 'Vijaya' means Victory and 'Dashami' means 10th day. 'Thus Vijaya Dashami' means victory on the 10th day.

Dasara is also known as Navaratri, as in the first nine days the Divine Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped and invoked in different manifestations of her Shakti. The 10th day is in honor of Durga Devi. The basic purpose behind this festival is to worship feminine principle of the Universe in the form of the divine mother to remind the teachings of the Taitareeya Upanishad, "Matru Devo Bhava." Essence of the navaratri celebration at social level is to remind & respect all the women, who are the guardians of the family, culture, and national integrity, to take lead in times of crisis to guide the humanity towards the path of social justice, righteousness, equality, love, and divinity.

Durga is worshipped as the main deity of Navaratri by all the segments of society including tribal communities. Dasara coincide with the period of rest & leisure of the farmers after their strenuous hard work in their farms & fields, hence they invoke blessings of Durga in order to have a rich harvest in the next coming season.

In India harvest season begins at this time and as mother earth is the source of all food the Mother Goddess is invoked to start afresh the new harvest season and to reactivate the vigor and fertility of the soil by doing religious performances and rituals which invoke cosmic forces for the rejuvenation of the soil.

On the day of Dasara, statues of the Goddess Durga are submerged in the river waters. These statues are made with the clay & the pooja is performed with turmeric and other pooja items, which are powerful disinfectants and are mixed in the river waters. This makes water useful for the farmers & yields better crops.

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Hindawi (Hindu) Swarajya used to always worship Lord Shiva & Goddess Durga in the form of goddess Bhawani before any military expedition. Goddess Bhavani had blessed Shivaji Maharaj with her own sword called "Bhavani Talwar".

Veda Vyasa is considered as the foremost Guru and Vijayadasami is also celebrated as Vyasa puja.

Dasara is the festival of Victory of Good over Bad, God over Devil.