Durga Kavacham Lyrics & Meaning in English
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Durga Kavacham is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, primarily aimed at providing protection and strength to the devotee. It is a revered chant that invokes the goddess's divine power and grace for safeguarding against all forms of evil.
- Hymn
- Durga Kavacham
- Deity
- Goddess Durga
- Number of verses
- 3
- Best day to chant
- Friday
- Available languages
- English, Telugu, Hindi
- Last updated
- 18 Jul 2026
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Durga Kavacham Full Lyrics in English (English)
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śṛṇu dēvi pravakṣyāmi kavachaṃ sarvasiddhidam ।
paṭhitvā pāṭhayitvā cha narō muchyēta saṅkaṭāt ॥ 1 ॥
ajñātvā kavachaṃ dēvi durgāmantraṃ cha yō japēt ।
na chāpnōti phalaṃ tasya paraṃ cha narakaṃ vrajēt
3 - 4 Listen
umādēvī śiraḥ pātu lalāṭē śūladhāriṇī ।
chakṣuṣī khēcharī pātu karṇau chatvaravāsinī ॥ 3 ॥
sugandhā nāsikaṃ pātu vadanaṃ sarvadhāriṇī ।
jihvāṃ cha chaṇḍikādēvī grīvāṃ saubhadrikā tathā
5 - 7 Listen
aśōkavāsinī chētō dvau bāhū vajradhāriṇī ।
hṛdayaṃ lalitādēvī udaraṃ siṃhavāhinī ॥ 5 ॥
kaṭiṃ bhagavatī dēvī dvāvūrū vindhyavāsinī ।
mahābalā cha jaṅghē dvē pādau bhūtalavāsinī ॥ 6 ॥
ēvaṃ sthitā'si dēvi tvaṃ trailōkyē rakṣaṇātmikā ।
rakṣa māṃ sarvagātrēṣu durgē dēvi namō'stu tē ॥ 7 ॥
iti kubjikātantrōktaṃ śrī durgā kavacham ।
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What does the Durga Kavacham mean?
Chanting Durga Kavacham is believed to invoke the protective energy of Goddess Durga, creating a spiritual shield around the devotee. It is recited to gain inner strength, courage, and resilience against adversities. Devotees believe that by chanting this hymn, they align themselves with the divine energy of Durga, fostering spiritual growth and protection.
Who wrote the Durga Kavacham and where does it come from?
Durga Kavacham is traditionally attributed to the Markandeya Purana, a respected Hindu scripture. It is composed in Sanskrit and is part of the wider tradition of devotional hymns dedicated to the goddess. The hymn has been an integral part of Hindu devotional practices for centuries.
When and how should you chant the Durga Kavacham?
Durga Kavacham is ideally chanted during the early morning hours or on Fridays, which are considered auspicious for worshiping Goddess Durga. Devotees may chant it 11 or 21 times, sitting in a meditative posture, focusing on correct pronunciation to fully harness the hymn's protective energy.
❤️ What are the benefits of chanting the Durga Kavacham?
- ✓ Provides spiritual protection
- ✓ Enhances inner strength
- ✓ Cultivates courage
- ✓ Fosters resilience
- ✓ Invokes divine grace
- ✓ Aligns with Durga's energy
