In Hinduism, Durga or Maa Durga is form of Devi, the supreme goddess. Maa Devi is depicted as riding on a lion or a tiger having eight arms carrying weapons and a lotus flower, maintaining a meditative smile, and practicing mudras. The name "Durga" in Sanskrit means "invincible".
Kali is considered by Hindus to be an aspect of Durga. She is thus considered the fiercer, demon-fighting form of Shiva's wife, goddess Parvati. Durga manifests fearlessness and patience, and never loses her sense of humor, even during spiritual battles of epic proportion. The worship of Goddess Durga is very popular among Hindus.
The list of different names for Durga along with their meanings are provided below:
| A |
| Akashagamini |
Flew In The Sky |
| Arogyada |
Granter Of Good Health |
| Asurakshayamkari |
Reducer Of The Number Of Demons |
| Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika |
Protector From Ignorance And Distress |
| Ayurda |
Granter Of Longevity |
| N |
| Nagararakshika |
Protector Of Land |
| P |
| Patradharini |
Vessel-Holder |
| Pashadharini |
Holder Of Rope |
| Prasanna |
Cheerful |
| Pashupriya |
Fond Of All Beings |
| Papaharini |
Destroyer Of Sins |
| Putrapamrityunashini |
Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death |
| S |
| Shilathata Vinikshibda |
At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa |
| Shiva |
Auspicious |
| Sankarshanasamanana |
Equal To Sankarshana |
| Sandhya |
Twilight |
| Saukhyada |
Bestower Of Well-Being |
| Sutada |
Granter Of Issues |
| V |
| Vividayudhadhara |
Bearer Of Various Weapons |
| Vijaya |
Conqueror |
| Varada |
Bestower |
| Vindhyavasini |
Resident Of The Vindhyas |
| Varada |
Bestower |
| Vidhya |
Wisdom |
| Vyadhinashini |
Vanquisher Of Ailments |
| Vapurda |
Granter Of Beautiful Appearance |
| Y |
| Yashodagarba Sambhoota |
Emerging From Yashoda's Womb |
| B |
| Balarkasadrushakara |
Like The Rising Sun |
| Bhayanashini |
Remover Of Fear |
| Bhaktavatsala |
Lover Of Devotees |
| Bhootanushruta |
Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas |
| Brahmacharini |
Seeker Of Brahman |
| C |
| Chandravispardimukha |
Beautiful Like The Moon |
| Chaturbhuja |
Four-Armed |
| Chaturvakttra |
Four-Faced |
| D |
| Devi |
The Diety |
| Dhanakshayanashini |
Controller Of Wealth Decrease |
| Divamalya Vibhooshita |
Adorned With Beautiful Garlands |
| Divyambaradhara |
Beautifully Robed |
| Durga |
The Inaccessible |
| I |
| Indradhwaja Samabahudharini |
With Shoulders Like Indra's Flag |
| J |
| Jaya |
Victorious |
| Jyotsana |
Radiant Like Flames |
| K |
| Kamacharini |
Acting On One's Own Accord |
| Kamsavidravanakari |
Threatened Kamsa |
| Kantha |
Radiant |
| Keyurangadadharini |
Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets |
| Khadgaketaka Dharini |
Holder Of Sword And Shield |
| Khama |
Embodiment Of Forgiveness |
| Krishna |
Dark-Complexioned |
| Kulavardhini |
Developer Of The Race |
| Kumari |
Young Girl |
| M |
| Mahachakradharini |
Holder Of Chakra |
| Mamsapriya |
Fond Of Flesh |
| Mangalya |
Auspicious |
| Mayoora Pichhavalaya |
Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles |
| Mahishasuranashini |
Destroyer Of Mahisha |
| Mukutavirajita |
Shining With Crown Adorned |
