दुर्गा कवच स्तोत्रम्
Durga Kavach Stotram
दुर्गा कवच — दुर्गा सप्तशती से (मार्कण्डेय पुराण)
देवता: देवी दुर्गा — नवदुर्गा (Goddess Durga — Navadurga)
आरम्भिक प्रार्थना
Opening Invocation
The devotee asks Brahma to reveal the supreme secret of divine protection.
ॐ यद्गुह्यं परमं लोके सर्वरक्षाकरं नृणाम् । यन्न कस्यचिदाख्यातं तन्मे ब्रूहि पितामह ॥
नवदुर्गा स्तुति
The Nine Forms (Navadurga)
Invocation of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who together form the complete shield of protection.
प्रथमं शैलपुत्री च द्वितीयं ब्रह्मचारिणी । तृतीयं चन्द्रघण्टेति कूष्माण्डेति चतुर्थकम् ॥ पञ्चमं स्कन्दमातेति षष्ठं कात्यायनीति च । सप्तमं कालरात्रीति महागौरीति चाष्टमम् ॥ नवमं सिद्धिदात्री च नवदुर्गाः प्रकीर्तिताः ॥
अंग रक्षा
Core Protection (Anga Raksha)
The heart of the Kavach — each verse invokes the Goddess to protect a specific part of the body.
पातु मे शिखां नन्दिनी
ललाटे कालिका पातु
भ्रुवौ रक्षेत् यशस्विनी
त्रिनेत्रा च भ्रुवोर्मध्ये
यमघण्टा तु नासिके
द्वारवासिनी कर्णी
कपोलौ कालिका रक्षेत्
सरस्वती च जिह्वायां
दन्तान् रक्षतु कौमारी
कण्ठं रक्षतु चण्डिका
हृदयं ललिता देवी
दुर्गा के नौ रूप (नवदुर्गा)
Daughter of the Mountains
The Celibate One
One who has a Half-moon Bell
The Creator of the Universe
Mother of Skanda
The Warrior
The Destroyer of Darkness
The Radiant One
The Giver of Siddhis
महत्त्व
The Durga Kavach (Shield of Durga) is one of the most powerful parts of the Durga Saptashati. It is traditionally recited before the main text to “arm” the devotee with divine protection. Each verse invokes the Goddess to protect a specific part of the body and a specific direction. Regular recitation during Navratri and daily worship provides a sense of complete spiritual armor.
लाभ
Provides divine protection for the entire body, removes fear and negativity, invokes the blessings of all nine forms of Durga, and shields from evil forces and obstacles.
अभ्यास
Recited daily before Durga Saptashati, especially during Navratri. Chant with devotion for complete divine protection.
दुर्गा सप्तशती त्रयम्
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Durga Kavach Stotram?
The Durga Kavach Stotram is a sacred Hindu devotional hymn (stotram) dedicated to Durga. VedKosh provides its complete text in Hindi and English with transliteration for regional readers.
What are the benefits of reciting the Durga Kavach Stotram?
Reciting the Durga Kavach Stotram with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Durga, calm and focus the mind, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere. It is practised as an act of bhakti (devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material outcome.
When should the Durga Kavach Stotram be recited?
The Durga Kavach Stotram can be recited during daily morning or evening worship of Durga, and especially on the deity's sacred days and festivals. A clean, quiet space and a steady, devotional mind are the main requirements.
Updated for 2026
