
दुर्गा अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
(Durga Ashtottara Sata Namavali)
Also known as om mahalaksmyai namah
The Durga Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a sacred collection of 108 names of Goddess Durga, primarily sourced from the Skanda Purana. Each name encapsulates a divine attribute, power, or heroic exploit of the Mother Goddess. Chanting these names with devotion is believed to cleanse the mind of negative tendencies and bestow divine protection upon the practitioner. It serves as a meditative practice to align the devotee with the cosmic energy of Shakti, fostering inner strength, courage, and spiritual clarity while removing obstacles and alleviating the distresses caused by worldly attachments and hardships.
Script: Devanagari (देवनागरी) — also the script of Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Konkani.