Shardiya Navratri 2025: Chant Maa Durga’s 108 Names & Offer Day Wise Bhog For Prosperity And Divine Blessings

Introduction to Shardiya Navratri 2025

Shardiya Navratri 2025, the nine-night festival dedicated to Maa Durga, is a sacred time for devotion, fasting, and offering special Bhog (food offerings) to the Goddess. Celebrating the nine forms of Maa Durga, each day is associated with a different manifestation, and specific prasads are prepared to honor her. Devotees also chant her 108 names, each carrying unique spiritual significance, to invoke her blessings for protection, courage, prosperity, and the fulfillment of wishes. Observing these rituals with faith and devotion is believed to bring spiritual growth, mental peace, and divine favor.

Shardiya Navratri 2025: Date, Tithi, Puja Vidhi & Colours of the Day

Date & Weekday	Day & Tithi	Puja / Rituals	Navratri Colour
22 September 2025 (Monday)	Day 1 (Pratipada)	Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja	White (Peace and Purity)
23 September 2025 (Tuesday)	Day 2 (Dwitiya)	Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja	Red (Strength and Power)
24 September 2025 (Wednesday)	Day 3 (Tritiya)	Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja	Royal Blue (Divine Energy and Courage)
25 September 2025 (Thursday)	Day 4 (Chaturthi)	Vinayaka Chaturthi	Yellow (Positivity and Happiness)
26 September 2025 (Friday)	Day 5 (Panchami)	Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat	Green (Growth, Prosperity, and Freshness)
27 September 2025 (Saturday)	Day 6 (Shashthi)	Skandamata Puja	Grey (Balance and Stability)
28 September 2025 (Sunday)	Day 7 (Saptami)	Katyayani Puja	Orange (Enthusiasm and Warmth)
29 September 2025 (Monday)	Day 8 (Ashtami)	Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja	Peacock Green (Compassion and Serenity)
30 September 2025 (Tuesday)	Day 9 (Navami)	Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja	Pink (Love, Beauty, and Harmony)
1 October 2025 (Wednesday)	Day 10 (Dashami)	Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa	—
2 October 2025 (Thursday)	Day 11 (Vijayadashami)	Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan	—

Spiritual Significance of Chanting Maa Durga’s 108 Names

Chanting Maa Durga’s 108 names holds deep spiritual significance. Each name represents a divine attribute, helping devotees connect with her energy, seek protection, and overcome obstacles. Regular recitation brings mental peace, positivity, and strengthens faith, enhancing spiritual growth and devotion during Navratri.

108 Names of Maa Durga (Chant, Sanskrit & Meaning)

S.No	Name (संस्कृत)	Chant (English)	Hindi Meaning
1	Shri (श्री)	Om Shriyai Namah	जो श्री स्वरूपा हैं
2	Uma (उमा)	Om Umayai Namah	देवी उमा के रूप में अवतार लेने वाली
3	Bharati (भारती)	Om Bharatyai Namah	विद्या की अधिष्ठात्री
4	Kamacharini (कामचारिणी)	Om Kamacharinyai Namah	जो कामधेनु स्वरूपा हैं
5	Savitri (सावित्री)	Om Savitryai Namah	सृष्टि की उत्पत्ति करने वाली
6	Trayimurti (त्रयीमूर्ति)	Om Trayimurtaye Namah	तीनों वेदों की मूर्ति
7	Gayatri (गायत्री)	Om Gayatryai Namah	वेदों की जननी
8	Brahmi (ब्राह्मी)	Om Brahmyai Namah	ब्रह्मा शक्ति स्वरूपा
9	Vaishnavi (वैष्णवी)	Om Vaishnvyai Namah	विष्णु शक्ति स्वरूपा
10	Raudri (रौद्री)	Om Raudryai Namah	रुद्र की शक्ति
11	Narayani (नारायणी)	Om Narayanyai Namah	नारायण स्वरूपिणी
12	Varahi (वाराही)	Om Varahyai Namah	वराह शक्ति स्वरूपा
13	Nrisimhi (नृसिंही)	Om Nrisimhiyai Namah	नरसिंह शक्ति
14	Kaumari (कौमारी)	Om Kaumaryai Namah	कुमार स्वरूपा
15	Indrani (इन्द्राणी)	Om Indranyai Namah	इंद्र की शक्ति
16	Shantikari (शान्तिकरी)	Om Shantikaryai Namah	शांति देने वाली
17	Mahalakshmi (महालक्ष्मी)	Om Mahalakshmyai Namah	धन, ऐश्वर्य देने वाली
18	Kaushiki (कौशिकी)	Om Kaushikyai Namah	कौशिकी स्वरूपा
19	Vajradharini (वज्रधारिणी)	Om Vajradhariniai Namah	वज्र धारण करने वाली
20	Shooladharini (शूलधारिणी)	Om Shuladhariniai Namah	त्रिशूल धारण करने वाली
21	Khadgadharini (खड्गधारिणी)	Om Khadgadhariniai Namah	खड्ग धारण करने वाली
22	Chakradharini (चक्रधारिणी)	Om Chakradhariniai Namah	चक्र धारण करने वाली
23	Gadadharini (गदाधारिणी)	Om Gadadhariniai Namah	गदा धारण करने वाली
24	Shankhdharini (शंखधारिणी)	Om Shankhadhariniai Namah	शंख धारण करने वाली
25	Dhanurdharini (धनुर्धारिणी)	Om Dhanurdhariniai Namah	धनुष धारण करने वाली
26	Bhusundidharini (भुसुण्डीधारिणी)	Om Bhusundidharyai Namah	भुसुण्डी (शस्त्र) धारण करने वाली
27	Shirastrandharini (शिरस्त्राणधारिणी)	Om Shirastranadharyai Namah	शिरस्त्राण धारण करने वाली
28	Kavachdharini (कवचधारिणी)	Om Kavachadharyai Namah	कवच से सुसज्जित
29	Nupurdharini (नूपुरधारिणी)	Om Nupuradharyai Namah	नूपुर धारण करने वाली
30	Kundalini (कुण्डलिनी)	Om Kundalinyai Namah	कुण्डल पहनने वाली
31	Haradharini (हारधारिणी)	Om Haradharyai Namah	हार धारण करने वाली
32	Kirtidharini (कीर्तिधारिणी)	Om Kirtidharyai Namah	यश और कीर्ति देने वाली
33	Mangalakari (मंगलाकरी)	Om Mangalakaryai Namah	मंगल करने वाली
34	Kalyankari (कल्याणकरी)	Om Kalyanakaryai Namah	कल्याण देने वाली
35	Siddhidatri (सिद्धिदात्री)	Om Siddhidatryai Namah	सिद्धि प्रदान करने वाली
36	Mokshadatri (मोक्षदात्री)	Om Mokshadatryai Namah	मोक्ष देने वाली
37	Jaya (जया)	Om Jayai Namah	विजय देने वाली
38	Vijaya (विजया)	Om Vijayai Namah	सदा विजयी रहने वाली
39	Sarvajna (सर्वज्ञा)	Om Sarvagyai Namah	सब कुछ जानने वाली
40	Sarvamangala (सर्वमङ्गला)	Om Sarvamangalayai Namah	सबके लिए मंगल करने वाली
41	Bhavani (भवानी)	Om Bhavanyai Namah	शिव की अर्धांगिनी
42	Durga (दुर्गा)	Om Durgyai Namah	कष्टों से तारने वाली
43	Katyayani (कात्यायनी)	Om Katyayanyai Namah	ऋषि कात्यायन की पुत्री
44	Chamunda (चामुण्डा)	Om Chamundayai Namah	चण्ड और मुण्ड का वध करने वाली
45	Kali (काली)	Om Kalyai Namah	समय और मृत्यु की देवी
46	Parvati (पार्वती)	Om Parvatyai Namah	पर्वतराज की पुत्री
47	Himalaysuta (हिमालयसुता)	Om Himalayasutyai Namah	हिमालय की कन्या
48	Annapurna (अन्नपूर्णा)	Om Annapurnayai Namah	अन्न प्रदान करने वाली
49	Bhimadevi (भीमादेवी)	Om Bhimadeviyai Namah	भीषण स्वरूपा
50	Bhavanishwari (भवानीश्वरी)	Om Bhavaneshvaryai Namah	जगत की अधीश्वरी
51	Tripura (त्रिपुरा)	Om Tripurayai Namah	तीनों लोकों की अधिष्ठात्री
52	Bala (बाला)	Om Balayai Namah	बालरूपा
53	Jwalamukhi (ज्वालामुखी)	Om Jwalamukhiyai Namah	अग्नि स्वरूपिणी
54	Vindhyavasini (विन्ध्यवासिनी)	Om Vindhyavasinyai Namah	विन्ध्याचल में रहने वाली
55	Maheshwari (महेश्वरी)	Om Maheshvaryai Namah	महेश की शक्ति
56	Brahmani (ब्रह्माणी)	Om Brahmanyai Namah	ब्रह्मा की शक्ति
57	Vaishnavi (वैष्णवी)	Om Vaishnavyai Namah	विष्णु की शक्ति
58	Raudri (रौद्री)	Om Raudryai Namah	रुद्र की शक्ति
59	Indrani (इन्द्राणी)	Om Indranyai Namah	इन्द्र की शक्ति
60	Varahi (वाराही)	Om Varahyai Namah	वराह की शक्ति
61	Narsimhi (नरसिंही)	Om Nrisimhiyai Namah	नरसिंह की शक्ति
62	Shankarardhangini (शंकरार्धाङ्गिनी)	Om Shankarardhanginyai Namah	शंकर की अर्धांगिनी
63	Mahadevi (महादेवी)	Om Mahadeviyai Namah	महान देवी
64	Jaganmata (जगन्माता)	Om Jagatmatayai Namah	जगत की माता
65	Ambika (अम्बिका)	Om Ambikayai Namah	सबकी जननी
66	Jagaddhatri (जगद्धात्री)	Om Jagaddhatryai Namah	जगत का पालन करने वाली
67	Sinhavahini (सिंहवाहिनी)	Om Simhavahinyai Namah	सिंह पर आरूढ़
68	Mahishasurmardini (महिषासुरमर्दिनी)	Om Mahishasuramardinyai Namah	महिषासुर का वध करने वाली
69	Chandika (चण्डिका)	Om Chandikayai Namah	चण्ड का संहार करने वाली
70	Sharvani (शर्वाणी)	Om Sharvanyai Namah	शिव की पत्नी
71	Vishweshwari (विश्वेश्वरी)	Om Vishveshvaryai Namah	विश्व की अधीश्वरी
72	Tarini (तारिणी)	Om Tarinyai Namah	तारने वाली
73	Trailokyasundari (त्रैलोक्यसुन्दरी)	Om Trailokyasundaryai Namah	तीनों लोकों की सुन्दरी
74	Mahamaya (महामाया)	Om Mahamayayai Namah	महान माया
75	Yogamaya (योगमाया)	Om Yogamayayai Namah	योग शक्ति
76	Adishakti (आदिशक्ति)	Om Adishaktyai Namah	सृष्टि की आदि शक्ति
77	Prakriti (प्रकृति)	Om Prakritiyai Namah	सम्पूर्ण सृष्टि की मूल
78	Jagatjanani (जगत्जननी)	Om Jagatjananyai Namah	जगत की जननी
79	Mahamangala (महामंगल)	Om Mahamangalayai Namah	अत्यन्त मंगलमयी
80	Bhavapriya (भवप्रिया)	Om Bhavapriyayai Namah	शिव की प्रिय
81	Vagishwari (वागीश्वरी)	Om Vagishvaryai Namah	वाणी की देवी
82	Shaktirupini (शक्तिरूपिणी)	Om Shaktirupinyai Namah	शक्ति स्वरूपिणी
83	Bhavya (भव्या)	Om Bhavyayai Namah	कल्याणकारी
84	Daya (दया)	Om Dayayai Namah	करुणा स्वरूपा
85	Kshama (क्षमा)	Om Kshamayai Namah	क्षमाशील
86	Dharmadharini (धर्मधारिणी)	Om Dharmadharyai Namah	धर्म की रक्षा करने वाली
87	Sanskritirupini (संस्कृतिरूपिणी)	Om Samskrutiprakarinyai Namah	संस्कृति की मूर्ति
88	Vedantavidya (वेदान्तविद्या)	Om Vedantavidyayai Namah	वेदान्त स्वरूपा
89	Tapasvini (तपस्विनी)	Om Tapasvinyai Namah	तप करने वाली
90	Nitya (नित्या)	Om Nityayai Namah	सदा रहने वाली
91	Shashwati (शाश्वती)	Om Shashvatyai Namah	सनातन
92	Ananta (अनन्ता)	Om Anantayai Namah	जिसका कोई अंत नहीं
93	Nirvana (निर्वाणा)	Om Nirvanayai Namah	मोक्ष प्रदान करने वाली
94	Soumya (सौम्या)	Om Saumyayai Namah	शीतल स्वभाव वाली
95	Bhadrakali (भद्रकाली)	Om Bhadrakalyai Namah	शुभ काली
96	Sarvanandakari (सर्वानन्दकरी)	Om Sarvanandakaryai Namah	सबको आनन्द देने वाली
97	Sukhada (सुखदा)	Om Sukhadayai Namah	सुख देने वाली
98	Arya (आर्या)	Om Aryayai Namah	श्रेष्ठ और पूजनीय
99	Jagadvandya (जगद्वन्द्या)	Om Jagadvandyayai Namah	जगत द्वारा वंदित
100	Durgati Nashini (दुर्गति नाशिनी)	Om Durgatinashinyai Namah	संकटों का नाश करने वाली
101	Bhavatarini (भवतारिणी)	Om Bhavatarinyai Namah	संसार सागर से तारने वाली
102	Sarvajna (सर्वज्ञा)	Om Sarvagyai Namah	सब कुछ जानने वाली
103	Vishwajanani (विश्वजननी)	Om Vishwajananyai Namah	समस्त जगत की माता
104	Trailokyanatha (त्रैलोक्यनाथा)	Om Trailokyanathayai Namah	तीनों लोकों की नाथ
105	Kamakhya (कामाख्या)	Om Kamakhyayai Namah	काम की अधिष्ठात्री
106	Sharada (शारदा)	Om Sharadayai Namah	विद्या की देवी
107	Lalita (ललिता)	Om Lalitayai Namah	कोमल और सुन्दर
108	Mahadevi (महादेवी)	Om Mahadeviyai Namah	सम्पूर्ण शक्तियों की अधीश्वरी

Benefits of Reciting Maa Durga’s 108 Names

1. Spiritual Growth and Protection: Invoking Maa Durga’s energy shields you from negativity and strengthens inner courage.

2. Mental Peace and Positivity: Chanting her names calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes mindfulness.

3. Health and Vitality: Regular recitation energizes the body, clears negative energies, and supports overall wellbeing.

4. Wealth and Prosperity: Certain names attract abundance and positive energy for financial growth.

5. Fulfillment of Wishes: Faithful chanting helps in realizing personal and spiritual goals.

How to Chant Maa Durga’s 108 Names Properly

Step 1: Choose a Peaceful Place

Light a diya and incense to create a sacred atmosphere.

Step 2: Prepare Mentally and Spiritually

Sit comfortably, take deep breaths, and focus on Maa Durga’s divine form.

Step 3: Use a Mala (Rosary)

A mala with 108 beads helps keep track of the recitation.

Step 4: Recite with Devotion

Chant slowly, feel the meaning of each name, and connect spiritually.

Step 5: Conclude with Prayer

Offer flowers or fruits and sit in silence to absorb Maa Durga’s blessings.

Day-Wise Bhog Offerings During Shardiya Navratri

1. Shailaputri (September 22nd)

• Bhog: Desi ghee, fresh fruits, and milk.
  
• Significance: Desi ghee symbolizes purity and is believed to bring health and happiness to the family.

2. Brahmacharini (September 23rd)

• Bhog: Curd rice, wheat flour ladoos, and dry fruits.
  
• Significance: These offerings represent devotion and penance, aligning with the Goddess's attributes.

3. Chandraghanta (September 24th)

• Bhog: Sabudana khichdi, sweet coconut ladoos, and sugarcane juice.
  
• Significance: Jaggery-based sweets are offered for added energy during fasting.
  

4. Kushmanda (September 25th)

• Bhog: Pumpkin-based dishes, lauki (bottle gourd) curry, and seasonal fruits.
  
• Significance: These foods are associated with health and vitality, reflecting the Goddess's nurturing nature.

5. Skandamata (September 26th)

• Bhog: Milk-based sweets, paneer cubes, and fresh fruits.
  
• Significance: Yellow-colored foods symbolize wisdom and knowledge, honoring the Goddess's maternal aspects.

6. Katyayani (September 27th)

• Bhog: Kuttu (buckwheat) pancakes, singhara flour halwa, and coconut water.
  
• Significance: Light, nutritious offerings are prepared, reflecting the Goddess's warrior spirit.

7. Kalaratri (September 28th)

• Bhog: Urad dal ladoos, sweet potato curry, and jaggery sweets.
  
• Significance: Simple and pure offerings are made, symbolizing protection and fearlessness.

8. Mahagauri (September 29th)

• Bhog: Rice pudding, fruits, and milk sweets.
  
• Significance: White or light-colored foods are offered to symbolize purity and serenity.
  

9. Siddhidatri (September 30th)

• Bhog: A complete thali with fruits, kheer, coconut ladoos, and seasonal sweets.
  
• Significance: Offering the bhog with full devotion is believed to grant success and fulfillment.

FAQ's 

Q. What prasad to make for Navratri?
A: Prepare simple sattvic foods like kheer, fruits, coconut ladoos, sabudana khichdi, kuttu pancakes, and seasonal sweets.

Q. What should we do on the 9th day of Navratri?
A: Worship Goddess Siddhidatri, perform aarti, offer complete thali bhog, and chant mantras for blessings and fulfillment.

Q: What should I focus on while chanting?
 A: Concentrate on Maa Durga’s energy, visualize her form, and understand the meanings.

Conclusion

Chanting the 108 names of Maa Durga during Shardiya Navratri strengthens your spiritual connection, bringing peace, prosperity, and protection. Navratri is not just about fasting, but also about devotion, preparing bhog with love, and offering it to the Goddess with complete faith. By embracing her divine energy and following the 9-day bhog guide, you can make Navratri 2025 a spiritually fulfilling, joyous, and memorable celebration.

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