The Gowri Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Reciting these 108 names during the Gowri Habba puja is believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Gowri for well-being, prosperity, purity, and marital harmony. Each name reflects a different aspect of her divine qualities, from her nurturing and protective nature to her power to remove obstacles and grant prosperity.

This ashtottara is commonly chanted while offering flowers, rice, or turmeric to the goddess. It is a way of recognizing the various facets of Goddess Gowri and drawing her divine energy into one’s life.

108 Names of Goddess Gowri (Parvati)

Om Gauri Devyai Namaha

Salutations to the fair-complexioned goddess.

Om Maheshvari Namaha

Salutations to the great goddess, consort of Lord Shiva (Maheshvara).

Om Shivaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who is auspicious.

Om Mahaa Devyai Namaha

Salutations to the great goddess.

Om Shivapriyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of Lord Shiva.

Om Sarvagnyai Namaha

Salutations to the all-knowing goddess.

Om Sarva Mangalaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who brings all auspiciousness.

Om Jayaayai Namaha

Salutations to the victorious one.

Om Durgaayai Namaha

Salutations to the invincible one, the protector.

Om Sulochanaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one with beautiful eyes.

Om Shubhaayai Namaha

Salutations to the auspicious goddess.

Om Jagatah Janani Namaha

Salutations to the mother of the universe.

Om Jagat Pujyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one worshiped by the whole universe.

Om Jagadambikayai Namaha

Salutations to the mother of the world.

Om Bhavanyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who is the mother of creation.

Om Bhavapriyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of Lord Shiva (Bhava).

Om Sarvavighnaharaayai Namaha

Salutations to the remover of all obstacles.

Om Haraayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who removes sorrows.

Om Pura Naashinyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the destroyer of the three cities (representing

ego, illusion, and attachment).

Om Jagadhlakshmi Namaha

Salutations to the goddess of the wealth of the world.

Om Bhakta Naashinyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who destroys the sufferings of her devotees.

Om Rudra Roopaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess with a fierce form.

Om Jagadgauryaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who is fair and radiant.

Om Mahaayaayai Namaha

Salutations to the great goddess of illusion.

Om Mahamaayaayai Namaha

Salutations to the supreme power of illusion.

Om Maaniniyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who is full of honor and respect.

Om Jagathpriyaya Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of the universe.

Om Chandrikaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who shines like the moonlight.

Om Chandraghantaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who adorns a crescent moon on her forehead.

Om Maheshwarapriyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of Lord Maheshwara (Shiva).

Om Jagadeka Jananiyai Namaha

Salutations to the one mother of the universe.

Om Harshiniyai Namah

Om Harshiniyai Namahaoddess who bringas joy.

Om Tapasvinyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who performs austerities (tapas).

Om Kausalyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who grants joy and wisdom.

Om Aparnaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who performed austerities without consuming even leaves (aparni).

Om Umaayai Namaha

Salutations to Goddess Uma (Parvati).

Om Kalyaanyai Namaha Namahaa

Salutations to the primordial energy.

Om Kalyaanyai Namah

Salutations to the embodiment of all auspiciousness.

Om Rudranyai Namaha

Salutations to the fierce and powerful form of the goddess.

Om Karunaakarayai Namaha

Salutations to the compassionate one.

Om Anantayai Namaha

Salutations to the infinite goddess.

Om Jagatam Dhatrayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who supports the entire universe.

Om Ananda Roopaayai Namaha

Salutations to the embodiment of bliss.

Om Nitya Pavitryai Namaha

Salutations to the virtuous and noble goddess.

Om Nitya Pavitryai Namah

Salutations to the eternally pure goddess.

Om Sarvapavitrayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who purifies all.

Om Shubhangyai Namaha

Salutations to the one with auspicious limbs.

Om Jagatkartryai Namaha

Salutations to the source of the universe.

Om Jagatkartryai Namah

Salutations to the creator of the universe.

Om Jagatpaalinyai Namaha

Salutations to the protector of the universe.

Om Jagatnaashinyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the destroyer of the universe.

Om Tripuraayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess of the three worlds.

Om Shatru Vidravinyaayai Namahaaa

Salutations to the great goddess of beauty, ruler of the three worlds.

Om Shatru Vidravinyaayai Namah

Salutations to the one who scatters enemies.

Om Kaamaakshyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess with loving eyes.

Om Bhakti Priyayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who loves devotion.

Om Bhava Vandhyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the refuge of all.

Om Bhava Vandhyaayai Namah

Salutations to the goddess worshiped by the world.

Om Jagatpriyaya Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of the universe.

Om Bhairavyai Namaha

Salutations to the fierce and terrifying form of the goddess.

Om Bhairava Naath Priyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of Lord Bhairava (a form of Shiva).

Om Jayinyai Namaha

Salutations to the victorious goddess.

Om Gauryai Namaha

Salutations to the fair and radiant goddess.

Om Sarva Siddhi Pradaayinyai Namaha

Salutations to the giver of all success and spiritual attainments.

Om Jagat Vandhyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess worshipped by the world.

Om Ananda Daayinyai Namaha

Salutations to the one who bestows bliss.

Om Jagadaambikayai Namaha

Salutations to the mother of the world.

Om Jaya Pradaayinyai Namaha

Salutations to the victorious goddess.

Om Jaya Pradaayinyai Namah

Salutations to the giver of victory.

Om Kaamakshyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess with beautiful and loving eyes.

Om Jagatah Pratishtayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who supports the universe.

Om Duhkha Haariyinyai Namaha

Salutations to the remover of sorrows.

Om Mangalaayai Namaha

Salutations to the auspicious one.

Om Mahashaktiyai Namahai Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of Lord Shankara (Shiva).

Om Mahashaktiyai Namah

Salutations to the great goddess of power.

Om Ananta Shaktiyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess with infinite power.

Om Mahodariyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess with a large heart, full of compassion.

Om Jagat Vandhyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess worshiped by all beings.

Om Gauri Ganesh Jananyai Namaha

Salutations to the mother of Ganesha.

Om Mahamaayaayai Namaha

Salutations to the great goddess of illusion.

Om Jagathpriyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of the world.

Om Shakti Roopayai Namaha

Salutations to the embodiment of divine energy.

Om Shaarvinyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess, wife of Lord Shiva.

Om Ganesha Jananyai Namaha

Salutations to the mother of Lord Ganesha.

Om Jaganmataayai Namaha

Salutations to the mother of the universe.

Om Trilokasundaryai Namaha

Salutations to the one who is the most beautiful in all the three worlds.

Om Mahaalakshmyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who is the embodiment of great wealth and prosperity.

Om Jagadyonaye Namaha

Salutations to the source and origin of the universe.

Om Jagatkartryai Namaha

Salutations to the creator of the universe.

Om Nitya Shubhangyai Namaha

Salutations to the one who is eternally auspicious and beautiful.

Om Bhakti Priyayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who loves devotion and is pleased by it.

Om Jagat Vandhyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one worshiped by the entire universe.

Om Maheshwariyai Namahaamaha

Salutations to the one who bestows auspiciousness and good fortune.

Om Maheshwariyai Namah

Salutations to the great goddess, consort of Lord Maheshwara (Shiva).

Om Shankara Priyayai Namaha

Salutations to the beloved of Lord Shankara (Shiva).

Om Sarvagjnaayai Namaha

Salutations to the all-knowing goddess.

Om Jagad Vandhyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one worshipped by the whole universe.

Om Sharanyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who is the refuge of all.

Om Maheshwariyai Namaha

Salutations to the great goddess, consort of Lord Shiva.

Om Bhakti Vandhyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who is worshiped by devotees with deep devotion.

Om Jaganmataayai Namaha

Salutations to the mother of the universe.

Om Mahodariyai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess with an all-encompassing heart, full of compassion.

Om Sarva Vighnaharaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who removes all obstacles.

Om Sarva Poojyaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who is worshiped by all.

Om Sarva Mangalaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who is the source of all auspiciousness.

Om Shubhaayai Namaha

Salutations to the one who is pure and auspicious.

Om Tripuraayai Namaha

Salutations to the goddess who rules over the three cities or worlds (earth, heaven, and the netherworld).

Om Devi Gowriyai Namaha

Salutations to Goddess Gowri, the fair and radiant goddess.

Common Words

Namaha - नम

Meaning: Salutations, obeisance, or bowing.
Context: "Namah" is used as a respectful greeting or acknowledgment to the divine. It expresses humility and surrender before the deity. It appears at the end of each name, indicating "salutations to" or "I bow to" the goddess.

Om - ॐ

Meaning: The primordial sound, the sacred syllable representing the universe and the divine.
Context: "Om" is often placed at the beginning of mantras or names in Hindu traditions. It symbolizes the sound of creation and the essence of the ultimate reality (Brahman). In the 108 Names, "Om" precedes every name to invoke the goddess with respect and reverence.

Sundari - सुन्दरी

Meaning: Beautiful.
Context: "Sundari" refers to the goddess’s divine beauty. Example: "Tripura Sundari" means the most beautiful goddess of the three worlds.

Tripura - त्रिपुरा

Meaning: Three cities or realms (earth, heaven, and the netherworld).
Context: "Tripura" refers to the three worlds, symbolizing the goddess’s dominion over all of creation. "Tripura Sundari" is one of the goddess’s names, emphasizing her beauty in all three realms.