Friday, September 14, 2007

108 Names of Ma Durga....




108 Names of Durga Puja

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





5 comments:

Undertaker said...

Why the name Durga is repeated thrice?

Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury said...

Just because Durga name has got 3 synonyms...thanks for visiting

Gaurav Chatterjee said...

Daroon Dibu Da. Aamraa probasi Bangali, tai Maaer 108 khana naam jene bhaalo laglo.

Dr. Dibyendu Choudhury said...

Hi Gaurav
Thanks for visiting my site. In this site we'll give you live coverage of 2007 Pujo of Saltlake City this year.
Hope you'll enjoy it.
Thanks
Dibyendu

Unknown said...

Dear Mr. Chaudhury,

Actually my daughter has already born within Durga puja vacation. I am searching any durga's name. so i am visiting your site. Thanks a lot. can u plos tell me what is the meaning of name 'Meghma '

Kanchan Chatterjee

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