Maa Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, or Vaishnavi, holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and spirituality.
Devotees from across the world visit the sacred shrine of Vaishno Devi, nestled in the picturesque Trikuta Mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, to seek her blessings and experience her divine presence.
Maa Vaishno Devi is known as one of the Shakti Peethas among 51.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this revered deity is her 108 names, each carrying profound meanings and attributes that encompass her divine essence.
These names, often recited with devotion and reverence, offer a deeper understanding of the multifaceted and compassionate nature of Maa Vaishno Devi.
In this exploration, we will delve into the 108 names of Maa Vaishno Devi, unveiling the rich tapestry of symbolism and spirituality that surrounds this beloved goddess.
1) Aadyaa :- The Initial reality
2) Aaryaa – Goddess
3) Abhavya :- Improper or fear-causing
4) Agni Jwalaa :- One who is poignant like fire
5) Ahankaara:- One with Pride
6) Ameva :- One who is beyond measure
7) Ananta :- The Infinite
8) Anantaa :- One who is Infinite or beyond measure
9) Anek Shastra Hastaa :- Possessor of many hand weapons
10) Anek Varnaa :- One who has many complexions
11) Anekaastraa Dhaarini :- Possessor of many missile weapons
12) Aparnaa :- One who doesnt eat even leaves while fasting
13) Apraudha :- One who never gets old
14) Bahul Prema :- One who is loved by all
15) Bahulaa – One who is in various forms
16) Balpradaa :- The bestower of strength
17) Bhaavini :- The abode of the universe
18) Bhaavya :- Represents Future
18) Bhaavya – Repre
19) Bhandrakaali :- Fierce form of Kali
20) Bhav Preeta :- One who is loved by the universe
21) Bhavmochani :- The absolver of the universe
22) Bhavya :- With Magnificence
23) Bhootanushruta:- well-wisher of Bhootaganas
24) Buddhidaa :- The bestower of wisdom
25) Braahmi :- Power of God Brahma
26) Brahm Vaadini :- One who is present everywhere
27) Buddhi :- Intelligence
28) Chaamundaa :- Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons)
29) Chanda Munda Vinaashini :- Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda
30) Chandra Ghantaa :- One who has mighty bells
31) Chitaa:- Death-bed
32) Chitti :- The thinking mind
33) Chintaa:- Tension
34) Chitraa :- One who is present everywhere
35) Chittaroopaa :- One who is in thought-state
36) Daksha Kanyaa :- Daughter of Daksha
37) Daksha Yagya Vinaashini :- Interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha
38) Devmaata :- Mother Goddess
39) Durga :- The Invincible
40) Devi – the deyti
41) Ek Kanya :- The girl child
42) Ghor Rupaa :- Having a fierce outlook
43) Gyaanaa:- Full of Knowledge
44) Jaloordari:- Abode of the ethereal universe
45) Jayaa – The Victorious
46) Kaal Ratri :- Goddess who is black like night
47) Katyayani :- One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan
48) Kaishori – The adolescent
49) Kalamanjini :- Wearing a musical anklet
50) Karaali: The Violent
51) Kaumaari:- The adolescent
52) Kriyaa – One who is in action
53) Krooraa :- Brutal (on demons)
54) Kumari :- The beautiful adolescent
55) Lakshmi :- Goddess of Wealth
56) Maaheshwari :- Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva)
57) Maatangi :- Goddess of Matanga
58) Madhu Kaitabh Hantari :- Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha
59) Mahaabalaa :- Having immense strength
60) Mahaatapa :- With severe penance
61) Mahishasur Mardini :- Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura
62) Mahodari :- One who has huge belly which stores the universe
63) Man :- Mind
64) Matangmuni Pujita :- Worshipped by Sage Matanga
65) Muktakeshi :- One who has open tresses
66) Naarayani :- The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma)
67) Nishumbha Shumbha Hanini :- Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha
68) Nityaa :- The eternal one
69) Omsati:- One who got burned alive
70) Paatlaa – Red in color
71) Paatlaavati :- Wearing red-color attire
72) Parmeshwari :- The Ultimate Goddess
73) Pattaambar Paridhaana :- Wearing a dress made of leather
74) Pinaak Dharini :- One who holds the trident of Shiva
75) Pratyakshaa :- One who is real
76) Praudah:- One who is old
77) Purusha Kriti :- One who takes the form of a man
78) Ratna Priyaa :- Adorned or loved by jewels
79) Raudramukhi :- One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra
80) Saadhavi :- The Sanguine
81) Saavitri – Daughter of the Sun God Savitr
82) Sadagati :- Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation)
83) Sarsundari :- Extremely Beautiful
84) Sarva Asur Vinaashaa :- Destroyer of all demons
85) Sarva Shaastramavi :- One who is deft in all theories
86) Sarva Vaahan Vaahanaa :- One who rides all vehicles
87) Sarva Daanav Ghaatini :- Possessing the power to kill all the demons
88) Sarvamantramavi :- One who possess all the instruments of thought
89) Sarvvidyaa :- Knowledgeable
90) Satananda Swaroopini :- Form of Eternal bliss
91) Satta – One who is above all
92) Satya – The truth
93) Shaambhavi :- Consort of Shambhu
94) Shiv Dooti :- Ambassador of Lord Shiva
95) Shooldharini :- One who holds a monodent
96) Sundari :- The Gorgeous
97) Sarvaastradhaarini :- Possessor of all the missile weapons
98) Tapasvini:- one who is engaged in penance
99) Trinetraa – One who has three-eyes
100) Varaahi :- One who rides on Varaah
101) Varahini – One who rides on Varaah
102) Vaishnavi :- The invincible
103) Van Durga :- Goddess of forests
104) Vimla – One who provides joy
105) Vishnu Maaya :- Spell of Lord Vishnu
106) Vriddhmaata :- The old mother (loosely)
107) Yati :- Ascetic, one who renounces the world
108) Yuvati :- The Woman
