Poikayil Durga Bhadra Devi temple

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Oṃ Duṃ Durgāyai Namaḥ

Meaning — I bow to Durga, the invincible one who removes difficulties and protects her devotees.

Recited for: Daily japa, protection and courage

ॐ कात्यायनाय विद्महे कन्याकुमारी धीमहि। तन्नो दुर्गिः प्रचोदयात्॥

Oṃ Kātyāyanāya Vidmahe Kanyākumārī Dhīmahi, Tanno Durgiḥ Pracodayāt

Meaning — May we know Katyayani, may we meditate on Kanyakumari. May Durga illumine our minds.

Recited for: Gayatri japa, strength

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Oṃ Aiṃ Hrīṃ Klīṃ Cāmuṇḍāyai Vicce

Meaning — The nine-syllable mantra of Chamunda, invoking wisdom, power and protection.

Recited for: Navaratri japa, removal of negativity

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Yā Devī Sarvabhūteṣu Śaktirūpeṇa Saṃsthitā, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaḥ

Meaning — To the goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of power, salutations again and again.

Recited for: Devi worship, universal protection

ॐ दुर्गायै नमः

Oṃ Durgāyai Namaḥ

Meaning — I bow to Durga, the invincible mother.

Recited for: Archana and kumkum offering