Durga Ashtothram: 108 Names of Goddess Durga, Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Goddess Durga is one of the most popular Hindu deities worshipped across the globe, where Hindu traditions are predominant. She is well known for her protecting nature. The Durga ashtothram or Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali represents the 108 names of Durga devi that which signify the various incarnations, divine nature, as well as several  attributes of her.

Chanting the 108 names of Goddess Durga is believed to bring auspicious and to get the blessings of the divine mother. Each of these names hold a great meaning within them which can be broadly understood while reading the stories in sacred books like Devi Bhagavatam and Chandi Puranam.

Goddess Durga ashtothram can be recited in any time and on any occasion, there is no restriction on when to read them. However, one can feel the great bliss of Goddess Durga if they chant them with utmost Devotion.

Chanting the Durga ashtottara shatanamavali on Fridays as well as on special thidhi’s and Navaratri’s hold an immense importance for worshipping the supreme Goddess Durga.

Durga Ashtothram – Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali or 108 Names of Goddess Durga

One can recite these 108 names present in the Durga Ashtothram in the stotra form called Durga Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram.