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Navratri, the word simply means nine nights, when the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Popularly known as the Navratri, it is a Hindu festival where devotees worship her divine feminine energy to glorify her strength and courage. To celebrate this festival and seek blessings, we have the specified Navratri mantra for 9 days.
Each day of Navratri, a different form of Maa Durga is worshipped, bringing unique blessings. Let’s look at the powerful Navratri mantra for 9 days for you to chant and seek the divine grace of each Goddess.
The first day of Navratri starts with the blessings of Maa Shailputri, who is known as the Daughter of Mountains. The word Shail stands for Mountains and Putri meaning Daughter. She is seen riding a bull and carrying a trident and lotus.
Mantra for Maa Shailputri
वन्दे वंछितालाभय चन्द्रार्धकृत-शेखराम, वृषारुधाम शुलाधारम् शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनिम्
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakrita-Shekharam, Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim
Meaning: I bow to Maa Shailputri, the Daughter of the Mountains, who grants all desires, wears the moon as her crown, rides a bull, and holds a trident. May she bless me with fame and success.
Chanting benefit: Devi Shailputri Mantra is chanted to seek her blessings, ask for the fulfilment of desires, and connect with the Goddess.
The second navratri mantra for 9 days is dedicated to Maa Bramhacharini, the second incarnation of Maa Durga. Her name itself describes the Goddess where Brahma means tapasy or devotion, while Charini means the one who performs the devotion to the Goddess.
Mantra For Maa Chamhacharini
दधना करा पद्मभ्यं अक्षमला कमण्डलु,देवी प्रसीदातु माई ब्रह्मचार्यनुत्तमा।
Dadhana Kara Padmabhyam Akshamala Kamandalu,Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama.
Meaning: May the supreme Goddess Brahmacharini, holding a rosary (Akshamala) in one lotus-like hand and a water pot (Kamandalu) in the other, be pleased with me and bless me.
Chanting Benefit: The Brahmacharini mantra is especially chanted to enhance spiritual practice, allowing the devotee to concentrate while performing tapasya.
The third among the 9 devi mantra is the Devi Chandraghanta mantra. She is worshipped for her bravery and is a warrior Goddess. Her name “Chandra" means moon, and "Ghanta" means bell and is known for her courageous and the ability to overcome challenges.
Mantra for Maa Chandraghanta
पिण्डजप्रवररुधा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्य्युता, प्रसादं तनुते महां चन्द्रघण्ट यशस्विनी।
Pindajapravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta, Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanta Yashasvini.
Meaning: May the glorious Goddess Chandraghanta, seated on a mighty lion with fierce weapons, bestow her divine grace and blessings upon me.
Chanting benefits: When in a challenging situation, remember Maa Chandraghanta. The Goddess helps her devotees overcome obstacles by making them courageous and fearless.
The name of the Goddess Maa kushmanda is derived by combining three words, "Ku" meaning little, “Ushma" meaning energy, and "Anda" means cosmic egg. She is depicted to have eight hands and is the creator of the universe, who is believed to have the ability to live inside the Sun.
Mantra for Maa Kushmanda
सुरसम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च, दधान हस्तपद्मभ्यं कुशमाण्डा शुभदस्तु मे।
Surasampurnakalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha, Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me.
Meaning: May Goddess Kushmanda, who holds a kalasha (sacred pot) filled with nectar (amrit) stained with blood, bless me with auspiciousness through her lotus-like hands.
Chanting benefits: Maa Kushmanda blesses her devotees with creativity and vitality and is believed to govern the heart chakra, bringing love and compassion to one’s life.
Maa Skandmata portrays her fierce nature as well as her motherly love for her son Kartikeya. She is seen riding a lion while holding Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) on her lap. She represents motherhood and signifies a loving and calm nature. So, one must chant the Navratri mantra for 9 days to seek her blessings on the fourth day of Navratri.
Mantra for Maa Skandmata
सिंहासनागत नित्यं पद्मश्रितकारद्वाय,शुभदस्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी।
Simhasanagata Nityam Padmashritakaradvaya,Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini.
Meaning: May Goddess Skandamata, seated on a divine throne with two hands on a lotus, bless me with auspiciousness forever.
Chanting benefits: This mantra dedicated to Maa Skandamata is a praise about her for her motherly love and protective energy for the well-being of one’s child and women’s progeny.
Maa Katyayani is the sixth and the most fierce form of Maa Durga. She is a warrior known for her courage, strength and victory over the demon Mahishasura.
Mantra for Maa Katyayani
चन्द्रहसोज्जवलकार शार्दूलवरवाहन,कात्यायनी शुभं दाद्यद देवी दानवाघातिनी।
Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana,Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini.
Meaning: May Goddess Katyayani, who shines with the sword Chandrahasa and rides a majestic tiger, bless me with bravery. She is the destroyer of demons and the protector of righteousness.
Chanting benefits: Worshipping and chanting Maa Katyayani's mantra blesses her devotees with strength and makes them fearless enough to fight evil forces and overcome all life challenges.
Worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri, Maa Kalratri is the ferocious form of Maa Durga with terrifying appearance. She is the destroyer of the demons and removes darkness and evil spirits from one’s life. Goddess Kalratri is the one who killed Shumbha and Nishumbha, the powerful asura brothers.
Mantra For Maa Kalratri
एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।लम्बोष्टी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्तशरीरिणी॥वामपादोल्लसल्लोहलताकण्टकभूषणा।वर्धनमूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिर्भयङ्करी॥
Meaning: She destroys darkness, fear, and evil forces. Despite her fearsome appearance, she blesses her devotees with protection, courage, and liberation from suffering.
Chanting benefits: The Maa Kalratri Mantra allows devotees to be free from the fear of evil forces. She vanishes negative influences in one’s life and helps them attain spiritual liberation.
On the eighth day, the Navratri mantra for 9 days is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri. She is the one who symbolises purity and peace. She is the goddess who purifies the soul and has a fair complexion. She rides in a bull (Nandi) and wears white attire that symbolises divine energy and prosperity.
Mantra For Maa Gauri
श्वेते वृषे समरुधा श्वेताम्बरधर शुचि,महागौरी शुभं दद्यान महादेवप्रमोदाद।
Shvete Vrishae Samarudha Shvetambaradhara Shuchi,Mahagauri Shubham Dadyan Mahadevapramodada.
Meaning: May Goddess Mahagauri, who rides a white bull, wears white attire, and embodies purity, bless me with spiritual growth and bring joy to lord Shiva, blessing with fulfillment and auspiciousness.
Chanting benefits: This mantra, associated with Maa Gauri, brings peace, prosperity, and divine connection. Sitting meditatively and chanting connects one to one's inner soul, bringing spiritual enlightenment.
The ninth day or the Maha Navami is dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri, the original form of Maa Parvati known as Mool Roopa. She is known as the provider of Supernatural powers with four hands and governs planet Ketu.
Mantra For Maa Siddhidatri
सिद्ध गन्धर्व यक्षध्याईह असुरैह अमरैरापी, सेव्यमान सदा भूयत सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी।
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadhyaih Asuraih Amarairapi, Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini.
Meaning: May Goddess Siddhidatri, who is always worshiped by Siddhas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Asuras, and Devas, bless us with divine powers and spiritual success. She grants wisdom, accomplishments, and moksha.
Benefits of Chanting: Regular chanting of this mantra blesses with divine blessings, enhances spiritual growth, removes obstacles, and bestows success. It also brings inner peace, mental clarity, and fulfillment of desires.
Here are the short beej Mantras dedicated to each of the nine forms of Maa Durga, which you should chant each day.
On the Navami Tithi, or the 9th day of Navaratri, devotees must perform the Havan following the proper rituals and chanting the havan navratri mantra for 9 days.
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