durgavindhyavasinivindhyeshwaridevi

Vindhyeshwari Stotram

Vindhyeshwari Stotram in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 9× repetitions·🕐 Tuesdays and Fridays, during Navaratri, or at dawn; auspicious during a pilgrimage to Vindhyachal·📜 Traditional Shakta hymn associated with the Vindhyavasini Devi of Vindhyachal (Devi Mahatmya / Markandeya Purana tradition)

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

The Vindhyeshwari Stotram is a popular devotional hymn to Vindhyavasini, the Goddess who dwells in the Vindhya mountains and is celebrated in the Devi Mahatmya as the slayer of Shumbha, Nishumbha, Chanda and Munda. Each verse ends with the refrain 'Bhajami Vindhyavasinim' ('I worship Vindhyavasini'), praising her as the destroyer of demons and remover of poverty, sorrow and fear. It is widely chanted at the famous Vindhyachal shrine and by Shakta devotees everywhere.

Origin & Story

Traditional Shakta hymn associated with the Vindhyavasini Devi of Vindhyachal (Devi Mahatmya / Markandeya Purana tradition) · Unknown (traditional) · Medieval

In the Devi Mahatmya, the gods, oppressed by the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, pray to the Goddess. From the body of Parvati emerges the radiant Kaushiki, who, as Vindhyavasini, takes her seat upon the Vindhya mountains and destroys the demon hosts including Chanda, Munda, Shumbha and Nishumbha. This stotram celebrates that ever-victorious Mother of the Vindhyas, whose shrine at Vindhyachal is one of the most revered Shakti Peethas of northern India.

✦ As told in scripture

Devotees of the Vindhyachal Shakti Peetha hold that sincere recitation of this stotram, with its plea to the 'remover of poverty and sorrow,' has lifted families out of hardship and shielded travellers from danger, the Goddess answering as the protectress who 'dwells in every home.'

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Verse 1

Nishumbha-Shumbha-Garjini Prachanda-Munda-Khandini। Vane Rane Prakashini Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥1॥

Meaning:I worship Vindhyavasini, who roared forth against and destroyed Shumbha and Nishumbha, who cut down the fierce Chanda and Munda, and who manifests her power in the forest and on the field of battle.

Verse 2

Trishula-Munda-Dharini Dhara-Vighata-Harini। Grihe Grihe Nivasini Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥2॥

Meaning:I worship Vindhyavasini, the bearer of the trident and the severed heads of demons, who removes the afflictions of the earth, and who dwells protectively in every home.

Verse 3

Daridra-Duhkha-Harini Sada Vibhuti-Karini। Viyoga-Shoka-Harini Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥3॥

Meaning:I worship Vindhyavasini, who removes poverty and sorrow, who ever grants prosperity and glory, and who takes away the grief of separation.

Verse 4

Lasat-Sulola-Lochanam Lasat-Sulola-Kuntalam। Lasat-Sulola-Kundalam Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥4॥

Meaning:I worship Vindhyavasini, whose lovely restless eyes shine, whose beautiful tresses sway, and whose graceful ear-rings glimmer.

Verse 5

Karabja-Danavadinim Bhayarta-Rakshaya-Karim। Sulochanam Sudochanim Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥5॥

Meaning:I worship Vindhyavasini, who with her lotus-hand destroys the demons, who protects those stricken by fear, the fair-eyed and beautiful one.

Verse 6

Sunasikam Sulochanam Sukarna-Ratna-Bhushinim। Sukesha-Pasha-Shobhinim Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥6॥

Meaning:I worship Vindhyavasini, with her shapely nose and lovely eyes, her ears adorned with gems, her abundant hair beautifully arrayed.

Verse 7

Rameti Vishva-Vandinim Shiveti Siddha-Gayinim। Bhajami Bhakta-Bhavinim Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥7॥

Meaning:I worship Vindhyavasini, whom all the world adores as Rama (Lakshmi) and whom the Siddhas sing of as Shiva (the auspicious one), who responds to the devotion of her devotees.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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Bhajami🔊I worship, I adore

Vindhyavasinim🔊The Goddess who dwells in the Vindhya mountains (Vindhyavasini Devi)

Nishumbha-Shumbha-Garjini🔊She who roared against (challenged and slew) the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha

Prachanda-Munda-Khandini🔊She who cut down the fierce demons Chanda and Munda

Vane Rane Prakashini🔊She who shines forth (manifests her power) in the forest and on the battlefield

Trishula-Dharini🔊Bearer of the trident

Dhara-Vighata-Harini🔊Remover of calamities and the burden afflicting the earth

Grihe Grihe Nivasini🔊She who dwells in every home (as the protecting Shakti)

Daridra-Duhkha-Harini🔊Remover of poverty and sorrow

Vibhuti-Karini🔊Bestower of prosperity, abundance and glory

Viyoga-Shoka-Harini🔊Remover of the grief of separation

Lasat-Sulola-Lochanam🔊Whose lovely restless eyes shine radiantly

Sulola-Kuntalam🔊With beautiful flowing locks of hair

Sulola-Kundalam🔊Wearing lovely swaying ear-rings

Bhayarta-Rakshaya-Karim🔊Protector of those tormented by fear

Sunasikam🔊With a beautiful, shapely nose

Sukarna-Ratna-Bhushinim🔊Whose lovely ears are adorned with jewels

Rameti Vishva-Vandinim🔊Worshipped by the whole world as 'Rama' (Lakshmi, the auspicious one)

Shiveti Siddha-Gayinim🔊Sung by the Siddhas as 'Shiva' (the auspicious Goddess)

Bhakta-Bhavinim🔊She who is reached through the loving devotion of her devotees

Benefits of Chanting Vindhyeshwari Stotram

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Invokes the protection of Vindhyavasini Devi against fear, enemies and negative forces

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Believed to remove poverty (daridra), sorrow and the grief of separation

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Bestows prosperity, abundance and worldly and spiritual glory (vibhuti)

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Deepens devotion to the Divine Mother in her demon-slaying (Shumbha-Nishumbha-mardini) aspect

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Especially powerful when recited at or with thoughts of the Vindhyachal Shakti Peetha

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The repeated refrain 'Bhajami Vindhyavasinim' makes it easy and meditative to chant

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Traditionally invoked for safety while travelling and for guarding the home

How to Chant Vindhyeshwari Stotram

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Best TimeTuesdays and Fridays, during Navaratri, or at dawn; auspicious during a pilgrimage to Vindhyachal

Sit facing the direction of the Vindhyachal shrine or before an image of the Goddess, light a lamp, and recite the seven verses with attention to the closing refrain 'Bhajami Vindhyavasinim' in each. It may be chanted once, thrice or nine times. Begin with a bow to the Goddess and conclude with prayers for protection and the welfare of all.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Vindhyeshwari Stotram written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

Vindhyavasini ('she who dwells in the Vindhyas') is a form of Goddess Durga celebrated in the Devi Mahatmya, where she is born to slay the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. Her chief shrine is the Vindhyachal Shakti Peetha in Uttar Pradesh, India.

It means 'I worship Vindhyavasini'. Every verse of the stotram closes with this phrase, so the whole hymn becomes a repeated, heartfelt act of worship of the Goddess.

Tuesdays and Fridays are traditionally dedicated to the Goddess, and Navaratri is especially auspicious. It is also chanted during pilgrimage to Vindhyachal and as a daily prayer for protection and prosperity.

The opening verse refers to the slaying of Shumbha, Nishumbha, Chanda and Munda — the central episodes of the third charita of the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati). Vindhyavasini is identified with that victorious form of the Goddess.