Durga Stava
Durga Stava is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, the divine embodiment of strength, protection, and victory over evil. It is a part of Hindu devotional literature and is recited to seek blessings, courage, and spiritual upliftment. The hymn is often chanted during Navratri, Durga Puja, and other religious occasions dedicated to the goddess.
|| Durga Stava ||
Sannaddhasimhaskandhasthaam Svarnavarnaam Manoramaam.
Poornenduvadanaam Durgaam Varnayaami Gunaarnavaam.
Kireet Ahaarageraiveya Noopuraangadakankanaih.
Ratnakaanchyaa Ratnachitrakuchakanchukatejasaa.
Viraajamaanaa Ruchiraambaraa Kinkinimand Itaa.
Ratnamekhalayaa Ratnavaasoparivibhooshitaa.
Veerashri Nkhalayaa Shobhichaarupaadasaroruhaa.
Ratnachitraanguleemudraa Ratnakund Alamand Itaa.
Vichitrachood Aamaninaa Ratnodyattilakena Cha.
Anarghyanaasaamaninaa Shobhitaasyasaroruhaa.
Bhujaveeryaa Ratnachitrakant Hasootrena Chaankitaa.
Padmaakshinee Subimbosht Hee Padmagarbhaadibhih Stutaa.
Kabareebhaaravinyastapushpa Stabakavistaraa.
Karnaneelotpalaruchaa Lasadbhoomand Alatvishaa.
Kuntalaanaam Cha Santatyaa Shobhamaanaa Shubhapradaa.
Tanumadhyaa Vishaalorah Sthalaa Pri Thunitambinee.
Chaarudeerghabhujaa Kambugreevaa Janghaayugaprabhaa.
Asicharmagadaashoola Dhanurbaanaankushaadinaa.
Varaabhayaabhyaam Chakrena Shankhena Cha Lasatkaraa.
Damsht Raagrabheeshanaasyottha Hunkaaraardditadaanavaa.
Bhayankaree Suraareenaam Suraanaamabhayankaree.
Mukundakinkaree Vishnubhaktaanaam Mauktashankaree.
Surastree Kinkareebhishcha Vri Taa Kshemankaree Cha Nah .
Aadau Mukhodgeetanaanaamnaayaa Sargakaree Punah .
Nisargamuktaa Bhaktaanaam Trivargaphaladaayinee.
Nishumbhashumbhasamhartree Mahishaasuramarddinee.
Taamasaanaam Tamah Praaptyai Mithyaajnyaanapravarttikaa.
Tamobhimaananee Paayaat Durgaa Svargaapavargadaa.
Imam Durgaastavam Punyam Vaadiraajayateeritam.
Pat Han Vijayate Shatroon Mri Tyum Durgaani Chottaret.
Benefits of Reciting Durga Stava
- Protection from Negativity – The hymn acts as a spiritual shield against evil forces.
- Strength and Courage – It instills inner strength and confidence in the devotee.
- Success and Prosperity – Chanting Durga Stava is believed to remove obstacles in life and bring good fortune.
- Spiritual Growth – Regular recitation enhances devotion and brings inner peace.
When and How to Chant Durga Stava?
- It is best recited early in the morning after taking a bath and lighting a lamp before the idol or image of Goddess Durga.
- One should maintain a calm and focused mind while chanting.
- It can be recited daily or especially during Navratri and other Durga festivals.
