Name mantra
ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः ॥
Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah
oṃ devī mahāgauryai namaḥ
Om — salutations to Goddess Mahagauri.
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Mahagauri Mantra
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The mantras for Goddess Mahagauri — “The Radiantly White” — the eighth of the nine forms of Durga, chanted on day 8 of Navaratri.
Traditional Navadurga mantras for the eighth day of Navaratri
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Mahagauri Mantra
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Mahagauri Mantra Lyrics with Meaning
Each line shows an easy way to say it, with its English meaning. Turn on the Sanskrit, the exact pronunciation or the word-by-word meaning whenever you want to go deeper.
Prayer (Prarthana)
श्वेते वृषे समारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः ।
Shvete Vrishe Samarudha Shvetambaradhara Shuchih
śvete vṛṣe samārūḍhā śvetāmbaradharā śuciḥ
Mounted on a white bull, clothed in white, pure —
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेवप्रमोददा ॥
Mahagauri Shubham Dadyan Mahadeva Pramodada
mahāgaurī śubhaṃ dadyānmahādevapramodadā
may Mahagauri, who brings joy to Mahadeva, grant us good fortune.
Praise (Stuti)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता ।
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Mahagauri Rupena Samsthita
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu mā̃ mahāgaurī rūpeṇa saṃsthitā
To the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mother Mahagauri —
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ
salutations to her, salutations to her, salutations to her, again and again.
About Mahagauri Mantra
Mahagauri — “the radiantly white” — is the eighth form of Durga, worshipped on Ashtami, the eighth day of Navaratri. She is dazzling white like the moon, jasmine and conch-shell, dressed in white and riding a white bull.
She is peace after the storm: four-armed, holding a trident and a small drum, granting fearlessness and blessings. She represents purification and the washing away of all that is past.
Ashtami is one of the most important days of Navaratri, when young girls are often honoured as living forms of the Goddess (kanya puja).
The Stories Inside the Hymn
Washed in the Ganga
After her long, harsh penance, Parvati’s body had darkened with dust and sun. When Shiva finally accepted her, he bathed her with the waters of the Ganga, and her body shone brilliant white.
So Mahagauri is the reward of sincere effort: everything that was hard becomes radiant.
How to Chant Mahagauri Mantra
When to chant
- ✦Day 8 of Navaratri (Ashtami), in both the autumn (Sharad) and spring (Chaitra) Navaratri
- ✦Morning and evening puja during Navaratri
- ✦Any time you wish to connect with Mahagauri
How many times
The name mantra 108 times on a mala; the prayer and praise once or three times.
- 1
Light a lamp before an image of Durga or Mahagauri, and offer a flower.
- 2
Chant the prayer first, picturing her form as it describes.
- 3
Repeat “Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah” on a mala.
- 4
Close with the Ya Devi praise and a bow.
Pronunciation Guide
The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.
mahāgauryai
ma-haa-gow-ree-yai — gau rhymes with “cow.”
mā̃
maa with a nasal ending (Hindi “Maa,” Mother).
The music
Sacred Navaratri Chants – Navadurga Mantras – Devi Stotras
by Son of Kali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which day of Navaratri is Mahagauri worshipped?
Mahagauri is the eighth of the Navadurga, worshipped on day 8 (Ashtami) of Navaratri.
What is the mantra of Mahagauri?
The name mantra is “Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah” — “Om, salutations to Goddess Mahagauri.” It is usually chanted with her prayer (prarthana) and the Ya Devi praise, all given on this page.
What does the name Mahagauri mean?
“The Radiantly White.” The About section above explains the meaning and her story.
What are the nine forms of Durga?
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri — one for each night of Navaratri. The Navadurga Stotram names all nine.