32 names of maa Durga

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Shree Durga Mata

32 Names of Maa Durga

Whoever will recite this garland of the names of Durga the reliever of difficulties, for me, will be freed from every type of fear without a doubt.

Name
 Meaning
1.
 Durga The Reliever of Difficulties
2.
 Durgatirshamini Who puts difficulties at peace
3.
 Durgapadvinivarini Dispeller of difficult adversities
4.
 Durgamacchedini Who cuts down difficulty
5.
 Durgasadhini The performer of Discipline to expel difficulties
6.
 Durganasini The Destroyer of Difficulty
7.
 Durgatoddharini Who holds the whip of difficulties
8.
 Durgenihantri Who sends difficulties to Ruin
9.
 Durgamapaha Who measures difficulties
10.
 Durgamagnanada Who makes difficulties unconscious
11.
 Durgadaityalokadavanala Who destroys the world of difficult thoughts
12.
 Durgama The mother of difficulties
13.
 Durgamaloka The perception of difficulties
14.
 Durgamatmasvarupini The Intrinsic Nature of the soul of difficulties
15.
 Durgamargaprada Who searches through the difficulties
16.
 Durgamavidya The knowledge of difficulties
17.
 Durgamasrita The Extrication from difficulties
18.
 Durgamgyanasansthana The continued existence of difficulties
19.
 Durgamadhyanabhasini Whose meditation remains brilliant when in
difficulties
20.
 Durgamoha Who deludes difficulties
21.
 Durgamaga Who resolves difficulties
22.
 Durgamarthasvarupini Who is the intrinsic nature of the object
of difficulties
23.
 Durgamasurasanhantri The annihilator of the egotism of difficulties
24.
 Durgamayudhadharini Bearer of the weapon against difficulties
25.
 Durgamangi The refinery of difficulties
26.
 Durgamata Who is beyond difficulties
27.
 Durgamya This present difficulty
28.
 Durgamesvari The empress of difficulties
29.
 Durgabhima Who is terrible to difficulties
30.
 Durgabhama The lady to difficulties
31.
 Durgabha The illuminator of difficulties
32.
 Durgadarini Who cuts off difficulties

108 Names of Maa Durga

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108 Names of Maa Durga

108 Names of Maa Durga

Sr.
No.
Name
Meaning
1
 Akashagamini Flew in The Sky
2
 Arogyada Granter of Good Health
3
 Asurakshayamkari Reducer of The Number of
Demons
4
 Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika Protector From Ignorance
And Distress
5
 Ayurdas Granter of Longevity
6
 Balarkasadrushakara Like The Rising Sun
7
 Bandhananashini Detacher of Attachments
8
 Bhaktavatsala Lover of Devotees
9
 Bhayanashini Remover of Fear
10
 Bhootanushruta Well-Wisher of Bhootaganas
11
 Brahmacharini Seeker of Brahman
12
 Chandravispardimukha Beautiful Like The Moon
13
 Chaturbhuja Four-Armed
14
 Chaturvakttra Four-Faced
15
 Daya Compassionate
16
 Devi The Diety
17
 Dhanakshayanashini Controller of Wealth Decrease
18
 Dhanurdharini Holder of Bow
19
 Dhruti Valiant
20
 Divamalya Vibhooshita Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
21
 Divyambaradhara Beautifully Robed
22
 Durga The Inaccessible
23
 Durga Remover of Distress
24
 Durga Deity Durga
25
 Hri Holy Chant of Hymns
26
 Indradhwaja Samabahudharini With Shoulders Like Indra’s
Flag
27
 Jaya Victorious
28
 Jyotsana Radiant Like Flames
29
 Kali Dark-Complexioned
30
 Kali Goddess of Death
31
 Kamacharini Acting On One’s Own Accord
32
 Kamsavidravanakari Threatened Kamsa
33
 Kantha Radiant
34
 Kanttadhara Holder of Shiva’s Neck
35
 Kaumaravratadhara Observer of Fasts Like Young
Girls Do
36
 Keyurangadadharini Bejewelled With Armlets And
Bracelets
37
 Khadgaketaka Dharini Holder of Sword And Shield
38
 Khama Embodiment of Forgiveness
39
 Kirti Famed
40
 Krishna Sister of Krishna
41
 Krishna Dark-Complexioned
42
 Krishnachhavisama Like Krishna’s Radiance
43
 Kulavardhini Developer of The Race
44
 Kumari Young Girl
45
 Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita Wearer of Earrings Covering
The Ears
46
 Mahachakradharini Holder of Chakra
47
 Mahakali Wife of Mahakala
48
 Mahishasuranashini Destroyer of Mahisha
49
 Mamsapriya Fond of Flesh
50
 Mangalya Auspicious
51
 Mati Wise
52
 Mayoora Pichhavalaya Wearer of Peacock-Feathered
Bangles
53
 Mohanashini Destroyer of Desires
54
 Mruthyunashini Destroyer of Death
55
 Mukutavirajita Shining With Crown Adorned
56
 Nagararakshika Protector of Land
57
 Nandagopakulajata Daughter of The Nandagopa
Race
58
 Narayanavarapriya Fond of Narayana’s Boons
59
 Nitya Eternal
60
 Padmapatrakshi Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
61
 Pankajadharini Lotus-Holder
62
 Papadharini Bearer of Others’ Sins
63
 Papaharini Destroyer of Sins
64
 Pashadharini Holder of Rope
65
 Pashupriya Fond of All Beings
66
 Patradharini Vessel-Holder
67
 Peenashroni Payodhara Large Bosomed
68
 Prabha Dawn
69
 Prasanna Cheerful
70
 Pravasarakshika Protector of Travellers
71
 Purnachandra Nibhanana Beautiful Like The Full Moon
72
 Putrapamrityunashini Sustainer of Son’s Untimely
Death
73
 Rajyada Bestower of Kingdom
74
 Ratri Night
75
 Sagaragirirakshika Protector of Seas And Hills
76
 Sandhya Twilight
77
 Sangramajayaprada Granter of Victory In The
War
78
 Sangramarakshika Protector of Wars
79
 Sankarshanasamanana Equal To Sankarshana
80
 Santati Granter of Issues
81
 Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika Granter of Success In All
Attempts
82
 Saukhyada Bestower of Well-Being
83
 Seedupriya Fond of Drinks
84
 Sharanya Granter of Refuge
85
 Shatrusankata Rakshika Protector From Distress Caused
By Foes
86
 Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita Having Peacock-Feathered
Flag
87
 Shilathata Vinikshibda At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
88
 Shiva Auspicious
89
 Shiva Shiva’s Half
90
 Shree Auspicious
91
 Siddhi Successful
92
 Surashreshtta Supreme Among The Celestials
93
 Sutada Granter of Issues
94
 Trailokyarakshini Protector of The Three Worlds
95
 Tribhuvaneshwari Goddess of The Three Worlds
96
 Tridashapujita The Goddess of The Celestials
97
 Tridivabhavayirtri Goddess of The Three Worlds
98
 Vapurda Granter of Beautiful Appearance
99
 Varada Granter of Boons
100
 Varada Bestower
101
 Varada Bestower
102
 Vasudevabhagini Sister of Vasudeva
103
 Vidhya Wisdom
104
 Vijaya Conqueror
105
 Vindhyavasini` Resident of The Vindhyas
106
 Vividayudhadhara Bearer of Various Weapons
107
 Vyadhinashinis Vanquisher of Ailments
108
 Yashodagarba Sambhoota Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb

Nine Forms of Maa Durga

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Nine forms of Maa Durga
Nine Forms of Maa Durga

Maa Durga is worshipped in many different forms. She is a form of “SHAKTI”. The evolution of Shri Maha Saraswati, Shri Maha Laxmi and Shri Mahakali (the 3 main forms of “SHAKTI”) took place from “Shri Brahma”, “Shri Vishnu” and “Shri Mahesh” respectively. Each of these 3 deities gave rise to 3 more forms and hence in all, these 9 forms together are known as “Nav-Durga”.

1. Maa Shailputri – The Navratri commences with the 1st night devoted to the puja of Maa “Shailputri”. “Shail” means mountains; “Parvati”, the daughter of king of Mountains Himavan, is known as “Shailputri”. HER 2 hands, display a trident and a lotus. She is mounted upon a bull.

2. Maa Bhramcharni – One hand holds a “Kumbha” or water port and the other rosary. She personifies love and loyalty. Maa Bhramcharni is store-house of knowledge and wisdom. Rudraksha is her most adorned ornament.

3. Maa Chandraghanta – Worshipped on the 3rd night this Maa Durga “SHAKTI” is astride a tiger, displays a golden hue to HER skin, possesses ten hands and 3 eyes. Eight of HER hands display weapons while the remaining two are respectively in the mudras of gestures of boon giving and stopping harm. Chandra + Ghanta, meaning supreme bliss and knowledge, showering peace and serenity, like cool breeze in a moonlit night.

4. Maa Kushmanda – The 4th night begins the worship of Maa “Kushmanda”, possessed of eight arms, holding weapons and a mala or rosary. Her mount is a tiger and She emanates a solar like aura. “Kumbh Bhand” means to see cosmic vivacity in Pindi shape or knowledge of cosmic intricacies in human race. The abode of Maa “Kushmanda” is in Bhimaparvat.

5. Maa Skandmata – Using a lion as a vehicle She holds her son, “SKAND” in her lap while displaying 3 eyes and 4 hands; two hands hold lotuses while the other 2 hands respectively display defending and granting gestures. Its said, by the mercy of Maa “Skandmata”, even the idiot becomes an ocean of knowledge such as “Kalidas”.

6. Maa Kaatyayani – As mother, Maa “Kaatyayani” stayed in the Ashram of sage Katyayan for penance, hence She named as “Kaatyayani”. This 6th Shakti is also astride a lion with 3 eyes and 4 arms. One left hand holds a weapon and the other a lotus. The other 2 hands respectively display defending and granting gestures. Her complexion is golden coloured.

7. Maa Kaalratri – Black skin with bountiful hair and 4 hands, 2 clutching a cleaver and a torch, while the remaining 2 are in the mudras of “giving” and “protecting”. She is mounted upon a Donkey. The destroyer of darkness and ignorance, Maa “Kaalratri” is the seventh form of Nav-Durga meaning scourer of darkness; enemy of darkness. Maa Kaalratri’s famous shrine is in Calcutta.

8. Maa Mahagauri – Four arms with the fairest complexion of all the Durga Shaktis. Peace and compassion radiate from Her being and She is often dressed in a white or green sari. She holds a drum and a trident and is often depicted riding a bull. Maa “Mahagauri can be seen in a temple at Kankhal near pilgrim centre Haridwar.

9. Maa Siddhiratri- Ensconced upon a lotus, most commonly, with 4 arms, and is the possessor of 26 different wishes to grant Her bhakts. Maa Siddhiratri’s famous pilgrim centre, is located in Nanda Parvat in the Himalayas.

Origins of Maa Durga

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Origins of Maa Durga

MAA DURGA is a ferocious form of Devi, the Mother Goddess, the all-powerful almighty goddess. Once the Gods could not defeat the buffalo demon Mahishasur, who was threatening the existence of the universe, the Gods were afraid of this water-buffalo bull because neither Vishnu nor Shiva could prevail against him. They begged lord Shiva for his assistance, and Shiva advised all the Gods to release their shaktis as it was seemed that the joint energy of shakti was only capable of vanquishing Mahishasur.

The shaktis of the Gods emerged in female form. Which arose a splendid Goddess with many arms, she was as beautiful as she was lethal andit was the ten-armed who went out to do battle.

The Gods called this Goddess DURGA, the invincible one. MAA DURGA was born fully-grown and is depicted as exceptionally beautiful and full of rage.

Gods armed her with all their weapons. Thus armed, MAA DURGA rode to the top of a mountain on a lion. In a bloody battle, she defeated Mahishasur and his army of demons and thus saved the Universe from this demon’s menace.

Therefore, MAA DURGA is also called Mahishasuramardini (the demolisher of Mahishasur). This holy battle has come to symbolise the triumph of Good over Evil.

DURGA PUJA is observed in her honor, to celebrate her victory over evil.

Aarti Thawewali Maa

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Jai Maa Thawewali

Aarti Thawewali Maa

om jai maa thawewali sumirau jo singhasni bhawani |
kate-sankat deve karu, hone purn mansha man-mani ||

katara ghas ke dhan banawe,rahshuji jab lagawe dhyan |
saat baagh daye jhare chawal, shakti sabne ma ki jani ||

om jai maa thawewali, sumirau jo singhasni bhavani |
kamakhya,aami,ghodaghat, saat jagaha ko apni maa ||

mastak fadi nikali hath, bhakt rahshuji ki bani kahani |
om jai maa thawewali, sumirau jo singhasini bhawani ||

manchaha fal pawe, jab man-mukh bole maa ki bani |
om jai maa thawewali,sumirau jo singhasini bhawani ||

lijiye har sankat hamar, kijiye maiya svapan sakar |
sabki jholi bharnewali, he maiya devi dani ||

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How to reach Maata Temple Thawe

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how to reach thawe temple

The Temple of “Maa Thawewali” is situated in “Thawe”, in Gopalganj District in the State of Bihar, INDIA. This is only 6 K.M. from Gopalganj town on the Gopalganj-Siwan National Highway.

Distance from the nearest towns & cities are given below:

From (City/Town) Distance (in K.M.)
Gopalganj 6 K.M.
Siwan 28 K.M.
Chapra 94 K.M.
Patna 174 K.M.
Gorakhpur 120 K.M.
Varansi 230 K.M.
Lucknow 385 K.M.
New Delhi 929 K.M.

There are several ways to reach Maa’s Temple

By Rail

There is a very good railway network that connects “Thawe” to the different parts of the state and other cities of our country. The nearest railway junction Siwan is directly connected to the four metro cities Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai. This is also well connected to other city of our country. Gorakhpur and Patna the major rail heads are also directly connected to “Thawe” via Siwan & Chapra. From National Capital New Delhi, many Express & Super fast Trains are available to reach Patna and Siwan via Lucknow-Mughalsarai and Kanpur-Varanasi, Lucknow-Gorakhpur respectively. Thawe also having railway junction. After arrival at Patna or Siwan one can reach Maa’s Temple very easily by train or Bus. Also Taxi service is available from Patna, Siwan, Gopalganj, Chapra & Gorakhpur through out the day.

By Road

There is a good road network in the state that connects different places within state along with other parts of the country. Many National Highways pass through the state. Regular Bus and Taxi services are available from major cities of Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Varanasi etc.) through out the day.

By Air

Patna the Capital City of Bihar, is well connected to different cities of the country through regular flights. From Patna very good Rail and Road transport facility is available to reach the Maa’s Temple.

History of Thawewali Maa

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This holy story pertains to about 14th century AD. King ‘Manan Singh’ from ‘Chero’ dynasty was ruler of ‘Hathuwa’. Although Manan Singh was a devotee of Maa Durga but he was having a proud nature. He claimed to be the greatest devotee of Maa Durga and did not like other saints and religious persons. People were not happy with the King due to his unkind nature and behavior.

The fort in which the king resided was located at present ‘Thawe’. One ‘Rahashu’ lived in the same village who was a true devotee of ‘Maa Kamakhya’. People used to call him ‘Rahashu Bhagat’ to convey their respect to him.

Once there was a great famine in the state of Hathuwa. People started to die due to hunger. There was very bad condition everywhere, but the king continued to levy tax even in that miserable condition. Poor people became sadder due to the cruel attitude of the king. They did pray to ‘Maa Kamakhya’ for relief. To relieve her devotees from their grief and pain, Maa Kamakhya appeared in midnight while sitting on seven lions and told to Rahashu Bhagat to cut ‘Katara’ (grass) and to worship her in midnight. Rahashu Bhagat used to cut ‘Katara’ (grass) whole day and yielded it in midenight by seven lions of Maa Kamakhya. Thus he got ‘Manasara’ (a type of holy Rice). Every morning Rahashu Bhagat distributed the Manasara among poor people. Rahashu Bhagat became very famous because he had relieved the poor people from their hunger.

When the king came to know about all these developments, he became very angry and called Rahashu Bhagat and insulted him. The king ordered Rahashu Bhagat to call Maa Kamakhya to prove his true devotion.

Rahashu Bhagat requested the king not to do so and suggested the King to pray the Maa with an honest heart but the king insisted to call Maa and threatened Rahashu Bhagat to kill in case of disobedience. At last, helpless Rahashu Bhagat started to pray Maa Kamakhya to call her. On the call from her true devotee, Maa Kamakhya started her journey sitting on seven lions from Kamrupa (Assam) where she is known as ‘Kamakhya Devi’ to Thawe.

Rahashu Bhagat again requested the King to drop his insistence but the king did not agree and forced Rahashu Bhagat to call Maa. Meanwhile Maa appeared in Vindhyachal for sometime and was called Maa ‘Vindhyavasni Devi’. In her way to Thawe Maa reached Kalighat in Calcutta and was called Maa ‘Kalka Devi’. Rahashu Bhagat again requested king to quit his wish and warned him for mass destruction but the king was not agreed.

In her way to Thawe Maa stayed at Patna for a while and was called ‘PatanDevi’. Then Maa appeared in ‘Aami’ and ‘Ghodaghat’ was called ‘AmbikaBhawanii’ and ‘Ghod Devi’ respectively.

When Maa reached ‘Thawe’ the weather and appearance of the place began to change. Due to hundreds of thunders King’s palace fell and destroyed. Everyone was feared. The devotees of Maa started to pray her to save them as they had known that Maa had reached Thawe.

After sometime, Maa appeared through broken head of Rahashu Bhagat and showed her right hand wearing a ‘Kanagan’ (Bracelet). The four handed Maa appeared sitting on the seven lions and blessed her devotees. On the pray from her true devotees, Maa made the things normal and disappeared.

Rahashu Bhagat got ‘Moksha’ (heaven). The king, his palace and all his empire came to end. The remnants of the palace may be seen even today around the temple of Maa at Thawe.

The devotee of Maa built a temple where Maa appeared. They also built a ‘Rahashu-Temple’ where Rahashu Bhagat used to pray Maa. It is said that after ‘Darshan’ (visit) of Maa Thawewali, Darshan of Rahashu-Temple is mandatory to please Maa.

Maa is also called ‘Singhasini Bhawani’. Maa Thawewali is very kind and generous to her devotees and fulfills all their wishes.

“Jai Maa Thawewali”

N. B.: (This story is based upon the information taken from the people of Thawe. Maximum care has been taken to avoid any error, but if any fault would have been occurred, the writer conveys his ascent to amend it while brought to his notice. Your worthy suggestions in this regard are heartily welcome.)

About Thawewali Maa

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Maa Thawewali
About Thawewali Maa

The Goddess Maa “Shakti” is the “Supreme power” which saturates the entire of the universe, and from which the Universe has emanated. There is nothing in the world, which is not “Shakti” in its essence. Shakti is the Great Mother of the Universe. Maa fights and vanquishes the evil forces to protect her Bhaktas (Devotees). She is always on the lookout for ways and means of helping her Devotee. Maa is very “Karunamayi”, “Kripalu” and “Dayalu” (Kindhearted).

There are several names and forms of Maa Shakti. Bhaktas (devotees) worship her by many names in many forms, Maa Thawewali is one of them. There are 52 “SHAKTIPITHAs” in all over India, this place is also as like as “SHAKTIPITHA”.

The holy place of Maa Thawewali is situated in Thawe in Gopalganj District in Bihar, INDIA. Maa has arrived here from her another holy place Kamrup, Assam where she well known as “Maa Kamakhya” on the prayer of her great devotee “Shree Rahshu Bhagat Ji”. Maa also known as “Singhasini Devi”. Thawewali Maa is very kind hearted and taking care of her devotee. No one has come empty handed from Maata temple. Maa has always answered the prayers of her devotees.

The time of Morning Aarti – between 5:00 to 7:00 am and in Evening 7:00 pm (depends on season). Devotees worship maa with “Laddo”, “Peda”, “Narial” & “Chunari”.

Two days in week Monday and Friday are very important for worshiping to make pleased Maa. On these days Devotees gathered and worship Maa in large number in comparison to other days. The special Mela is organized during two times in year, in the month of “Chaitrya” (March) and “Ashvin” (October) on the great occasion of “Navratra”.

Maa has given each one of her devotees what they deserve to get. Maa needs no expensive preparation from us. She needs few inexpensive and common things. Maa needs nothing from her devotees except few things like devotion Bhakti), pureness (Pavitrata), and love. Greatness and miracles of Maa needs no description in words it is an invaluable experience of an individual who has to experience it in their own SHARDHA and BHAKTI.