Durga Mantras are sacred prayers dedicated to Maa Durga, who is worshipped as a divine form of strength, courage, protection and Shakti. Devotees recite them during daily prayer, Navratri, Durga Puja and other times when they seek divine strength, peace and protection.
Maa Durga Mantras
माँ दुर्गा मंत्र
1. Durga Dhyan Mantra
जटा जूट समायुक्तमर्धेंन्दु कृत लक्षणाम ।
लोचनत्रय संयुक्तां पद्मेन्दुसद्यशाननाम ।।
Om jataa jut samaayuktamardhendu krit lakshnam
Lochanyatra sanyuktam padmendu sadya shan mama
2. Powerful Durga Mantra
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Sarva Mangala Mangalye Sive Sarvartha Sadhike
Saranye Trayambike Gauri Narayani Namostute
3. Devi Stuti
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु क्षान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता ।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु बुद्धिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ।।
Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, shanti rupena sangsthita
Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, shakti rupena sangsthita
Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, matri rupena sangsthita
Yaa devi sarva bhuteshu, buddhi rupena sangsthita
Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha
4. Durga Shatru-Shanti Mantra
रिपव: संक्षयम् यान्ति कल्याणम चोपपद्यते ।
नन्दते च कुलम पुंसाम माहात्म्यम मम श्रृणुयान्मम ।।
Ripavah sankshayam yaanti kalyaanam chop padyate
Nandate cha kulam punsaam maahaatmyam mam srinu yaanmam
5. Durga Sarv Baadha Mukti Mantra
ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो, धन धान्यः सुतान्वितः।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशयः ॐ ।।
Om Sarvabaadhaa Vinirmukto, Dhan Dhaanyah Sutaanvitah
Manushyo Matprasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah Om
6. Durga Ashaant Shishu Shanti Pradaayak Mantra
बालग्रहभिभूतानां बालानां शांतिकारकं ।
सङ्घातभेदे च नृणाम मैत्रीकरणमुतमम ।।
Baal grah bhibhutaanaam baalaanam shantikaarkam
Sanghatbhede ch nrinaam maetri karan mutmam
7. Maa Durga-Duh-Swapna-Nivaaran Mantra
शान्तिकर्मणि सर्वत्र तथा दु:स्वप्नदर्शने ।
ग्रहपीडासु चोग्रासु माहात्म्यं श्रृणुयान्मम ।।
Shanti karmani sarvatra tatha duh swapna darshane
Grah pidaasu chograsu maahaatmyam srinu yaanmam
8. Shakti Mantra
शरणागत दीनार्तपरित्राण परायणे।
सर्वस्यातिहरे देवि नारायण नमोस्तुते ।।
सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वेशक्तिसमन्विते ।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोऽस्तु ते ।।
रोगनशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा।
रुष्टा तु कामान् सकलानभीष्टान् ।।
त्वामाश्रितानां न विपन्नराणां।
त्वमाश्रिता हृयश्रयतां प्रयान्ति ।।
सर्वाबाधा प्रशमनं त्रैलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि।
एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्दैरिविनाशनम् ।।
सर्वाबाधा विर्निर्मुक्तो धनधान्यसुतान्वित:।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशय ।।
जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी ।
दुर्गा शिवा क्षमा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते ।।
Sharnaagat deenaart paritraan paraayaney ।
servasyarti harey devi naaraayani namostutey ।।
Sarvasvaroopey sarveshey sarvshakti samanvietey ।
bhayebhyah traahi no devi durge devi namostutey ।।
Rogaan shoshaan pahansitushta ।
rushtatu kaamaan saklaan bhishtaan ।।
tvaam aashritaanaam na vipannaraanam ।
tvaamaashritaahya shraytaam prayaanti ।।
Sarva badha prashmanan trailokya syakhileshwari ।
evamevmev tvayaa kaaryam sma dveri vinaashnam ।।
Sarvaa baadha vinirumk to dhan dhaanya sutaan vitah ।
Manushyo mat prasaaden bhavishyati na sansha yah ।।
Jyanti mangalaa kaali bhadra kaali kapaalinee ।
durgaa kshamaa shivaa dhaatree swaahaa svadhaa namo stutey ।।
1. Durga Dhyan Mantra – Meaning
जटा जूट समायुक्तमर्धेंन्दु कृत लक्षणाम ।
लोचनत्रय संयुक्तां पद्मेन्दुसद्यशाननाम ।।
This verse describes the divine form of Maa Durga. She is depicted with matted hair adorned with the crescent moon and three eyes. Her radiant face is compared with the beauty and brightness of the moon and lotus.
This is a Dhyan Mantra, so devotees use it to meditate upon the divine form of Maa Durga and bring the mind into a focused and devotional state.
2. Powerful Durga Mantra – Meaning
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
“O Goddess, who is the most auspicious among all that is auspicious, the benevolent one who fulfills all worthy purposes, the refuge of all, the three-eyed Gauri and Narayani, I offer my salutations to You.”
This mantra is a prayer to Maa Durga seeking her grace, guidance and divine protection.
3. Devi Stuti – Meaning
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु क्षान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता ।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु बुद्धिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ।।
“The Goddess who is present in all beings in the form of patience, strength, motherhood and wisdom, I repeatedly offer my salutations to Her.”
This Stuti recognizes the divine feminine presence within all beings in different forms, including Shakti, motherhood, patience and wisdom.
4. Durga Shatru-Shanti Mantra – Meaning
रिपव: संक्षयम् यान्ति कल्याणम चोपपद्यते ।
नन्दते च कुलम पुंसाम माहात्म्यम मम श्रृणुयान्मम ।।
“The enemies are destroyed, auspiciousness arises, and the family experiences happiness when the divine glory of the Goddess is heard.”
The verse expresses faith in the protective and auspicious power of Maa Durga and is associated with seeking relief from hostility and difficulties.
5. Durga Sarv Baadha Mukti Mantra – Meaning
ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो, धन धान्यः सुतान्वितः।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशयः ॐ ।।
“By my grace, a person becomes free from all difficulties and is blessed with wealth, food, family and well-being; there is no doubt about this.”
This verse expresses a prayer for freedom from obstacles and for prosperity, nourishment and family well-being through the grace of the Goddess.
6. Durga Ashaant Shishu Shanti Pradaayak Mantra – Meaning
बालग्रहभिभूतानां बालानां शांतिकारकं ।
सङ्घातभेदे च नृणाम मैत्रीकरणमुतमम ।।
“This sacred verse is associated with bringing peace to children affected by distress and with restoring harmony and friendship among people when conflicts arise.”
The verse expresses a devotional prayer for peace, harmony and relief from distress, particularly in relation to children and disagreements among people.
7. Maa Durga-Duh-Swapna-Nivaaran Mantra – Meaning
शान्तिकर्मणि सर्वत्र तथा दु:स्वप्नदर्शने ।
ग्रहपीडासु चोग्रासु माहात्म्यं श्रृणुयान्मम ।।
“May the glory of the Goddess be heard during acts performed for peace, when troubling dreams are experienced, and during severe difficulties attributed to planetary influences.”
This verse is recited as a devotional prayer for peace and relief from fear, troubling dreams and difficult circumstances.
8. Shakti Mantra – Meaning
Verse 1
शरणागत दीनार्तपरित्राण परायणे।
सर्वस्यातिहरे देवि नारायण नमोस्तुते ।।
“O Goddess Narayani, who is devoted to protecting those who seek refuge and those who are distressed, and who removes the suffering of all, I offer my salutations to You.”
Verse 2
सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वेशक्तिसमन्विते ।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोऽस्तु ते ।।
“O Goddess Durga, who is present in all forms, the ruler of all and endowed with every divine power, protect us from fear. I offer my salutations to You.”
Verse 3
रोगनशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा।
रुष्टा तु कामान् सकलानभीष्टान् ।।
“O Goddess, when pleased, You remove diseases and afflictions; when displeased, You can obstruct the fulfillment of desires.”
The verse emphasizes the importance of seeking the Goddess’s grace and approaching her with devotion and humility.
Verse 4
त्वामाश्रितानां न विपन्नराणां।
त्वमाश्रिता हृयश्रयतां प्रयान्ति ।।
“Those who take refuge in You do not remain overcome by misfortune. Those who seek refuge in You attain a place of protection and support.”
Verse 5
सर्वाबाधा प्रशमनं त्रैलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि।
एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्दैरिविनाशनम् ।।
“O Supreme Goddess and ruler of the three worlds, please bring an end to all difficulties and destroy the causes of adversity affecting us.”
Verse 6
सर्वाबाधा विर्निर्मुक्तो धनधान्यसुतान्वित:।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशय ।।
“By the grace of the Goddess, a person becomes free from all difficulties and is blessed with wealth, nourishment and family well-being.”
Verse 7
जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी ।
दुर्गा शिवा क्षमा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते ।।
“Salutations to You, O Goddess, known by the names Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Shiva, Kshama and Dhatri, and revered as Swaha and Swadha.”
This verse praises the Goddess through her various divine names and forms.
Importance of Durga Mantras
Maa Durga is worshipped as a powerful manifestation of Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Her worship represents courage, strength, protection, compassion and the ability to overcome challenges.
Reciting Durga Mantras provides devotees with a focused form of prayer through which they express faith and seek the Goddess’s blessings.
Durga Mantras are especially significant during Navratri and Durga Puja, when devotees worship Maa Durga with prayers, fasting, devotional songs and other forms of worship.
Benefits of Reciting Durga Mantras
- To seek the blessings and grace of Maa Durga.
- To pray for courage and inner strength.
- To seek protection from fear and difficulties.
- To cultivate peace and concentration.
- To strengthen faith and devotion.
- To pray for the well-being of family members.
- To seek relief from obstacles and challenging circumstances.
- To create a positive and devotional atmosphere during prayer.
When to Recite Durga Mantras
- Navratri
- Durga Puja
- Ashtami and Navami
- Fridays
- Daily morning or evening prayer
- Before beginning an important or challenging activity
- Times when one wishes to pray for courage, peace or protection
Best Day & Time to Recite Durga Mantras
- The nine days of Navratri are particularly important for Durga worship.
- Ashtami and Navami during Navratri are also considered especially significant occasions for devotional prayers to Maa Durga.
- Tuesday and Friday are commonly associated with worship of Maa Durga.
Durga Mantras can be recited at a quiet time when the mind is calm and focused.
- Morning and evening are suitable times for daily prayer.
How Many Times Should Durga Mantras Be Recited?
Common repetition counts include 11, 21, 51 or 108 times.
There is no single repetition count that applies to every Durga Mantra. Devotees may recite a mantra according to their personal prayer practice.
Durga Mantra During Navratri
Navratri is one of the most important periods for worshipping Maa Durga. Devotees recite Durga Mantras, perform Durga Puja, observe fasting according to their traditions and participate in devotional activities during these nine days.
The mantras can be included in morning or evening prayer throughout Navratri.
What is the most powerful Durga Mantra?
The “सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये…” verse is widely recited as a powerful prayer to Maa Durga. It praises the Goddess as the source of auspiciousness, refuge and divine grace.