Mantras for Protection & Safety
Lord Hanuman & Goddess Durga
For protection from harm, fear, enemies and negative forces, devotees turn to Lord Hanuman and Goddess Durga — the great guardians. These mantras and kavachas (armours) form a shield around the body and home, and are chanted for safety in travel, danger and difficult times.
The Mantras
How to Chant
Chant the Hanuman Chalisa or a kavacha daily, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, or before travel and any risky undertaking. Reciting at dawn and dusk is traditional for continuous protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which mantra is best for protection?
The Hanuman Chalisa is the most widely chanted protective prayer, along with the Bajrang Baan, the Ram Raksha Stotra and the Durga Kavach (the armour of Durga). For protection from danger and accidents, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is added.
What is a kavach mantra?
A kavach (“armour”) is a protective hymn that invokes a deity to guard each part of the body and the directions around you — like the Durga Kavach or the Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach. They are chanted for a shield of safety.