Navadurga Stotram

I bow to the illustrious Goddess Shailaputri, who is adorned with a half-moon on Her head, who rides a bull, holds a trident, and grants all desired boons.

May the supreme Goddess Brahmacharini, who holds a rosary (Akshamala) and a water pot (Kamandalu) in Her lotus-like hands, be pleased with me.

May the renowned Goddess Chandraghanta, who is mounted on the supreme vehicle and equipped with fierce weapons in Her anger, bestow Her grace upon me.

May Goddess Kushmanda, who holds in Her lotus hands two pitchers full of wine and blood, bring me auspiciousness.

May the illustrious Goddess Skandamata, who is always seated on a lion-throne and holds lotuses in Her two hands, always bestow auspiciousness.

May Goddess Katyayani, who wields the gleaming Chandrahasa sword, rides the best of tigers, and destroys demons, grant auspiciousness.

She who has a single braid, wears a Japa (hibiscus) flower in Her ears, is unclothed, and rides a donkey; who has long lips, ears adorned with ornaments, and a body smeared with oil.

Whose left leg is adorned with shiny iron-like thorny anklets, whose hair stands upright like a flag, who is dark-complexioned: may the terrifying Kalaratri protect us.

May the pure Goddess Mahagauri, who rides a white bull, wears white garments, and brings delight to Lord Mahadeva, grant auspiciousness.

May Goddess Siddhidatri, who is constantly served by Siddhas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, demons, and gods, always bestow perfection (Siddhis).