Name mantra
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः ॥
Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah
oṃ devī śailaputryai namaḥ
Om — salutations to Goddess Shailaputri.
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Shailaputri Mantra
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The mantras for Goddess Shailaputri — “Daughter of the Mountain” — the first of the nine forms of Durga, chanted on day 1 of Navaratri.
Traditional Navadurga mantras for the first day of Navaratri
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Shailaputri Mantra
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Shailaputri 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)
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम् ।
Vande Vanchhita Labhaya Chandrardha Krita Shekharam
vande vāñchitalābhāya candrārdhakṛtaśekharām
I bow, for the fulfilment of my heart’s wishes, to the one who wears the half-moon on her head —
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम् ॥
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim
vṛṣārūḍhāṃ śūladharāṃ śailaputrīṃ yaśasvinīm
to glorious Shailaputri, who rides the bull and holds the trident.
Praise (Stuti)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता ।
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu mā̃ śailaputrī rūpeṇa saṃsthitā
To the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mother Shailaputri —
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 Shailaputri Mantra
Shailaputri — “daughter of the mountain” — is the first of the nine forms of Durga honoured during Navaratri. She is Parvati as the child of Himavan, king of the Himalayas, and the first step of the nine-night journey.
She rides Nandi the bull and holds a trident and a lotus, a crescent moon on her brow. Worshipping her first is like laying a foundation stone: steadiness, purity and rootedness, the qualities of the mountain itself.
This page gives the three verses usually chanted for her on the first day: the short name mantra, a prayer (prarthana) describing her form, and the “Ya Devi” praise.
The Stories Inside the Hymn
Born again as the mountain’s daughter
In her previous life the Goddess was Sati, daughter of Daksha, who gave up her body when her father insulted Shiva. She was reborn as the daughter of the Himalaya, and so was called Shailaputri, Parvati and Haimavati.
As Shailaputri she again chose Shiva as her husband — the story of the nine forms begins here, with that unwavering choice.
How to Chant Shailaputri Mantra
When to chant
- ✦Day 1 of Navaratri (Pratipada), in both the autumn (Sharad) and spring (Chaitra) Navaratri
- ✦Morning and evening puja during Navaratri
- ✦Any time you wish to connect with Shailaputri
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 Shailaputri, and offer a flower.
- 2
Chant the prayer first, picturing her form as it describes.
- 3
Repeat “Om Devi Shailaputryai 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.
śailaputryai
shy-la-poo-tree-eye.
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 Shailaputri worshipped?
Shailaputri is the first of the Navadurga, worshipped on day 1 (Pratipada) of Navaratri.
What is the mantra of Shailaputri?
The name mantra is “Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah” — “Om, salutations to Goddess Shailaputri.” It is usually chanted with her prayer (prarthana) and the Ya Devi praise, all given on this page.
What does the name Shailaputri mean?
“Daughter of the Mountain.” 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.