Katra Travel Guide - Maa Vaishno Devi

Maa Vaishno Devi
Maa Vaishno Devi is a famous Indian Goddess having a temple near Katra, J&K. It is on a mountain and a climb of about 14 km has to be undertaken to reach it. While most devotees prefer to walk both ways, many of them ride a pony for part of or entire journey. There are Palkis available for the elderly. Please note unless you are exremely fit and used to doing daily strenous exercise, it is advisable to avoid climbing steps in the upward journey as this could lead to extreme pain in calves & thighs the next day. A mix of steps and walking could be done during the return journey.

Following are the options to reach Maa Vaishno Devi temple from Katra.
1. Katra to Ardh Kuari - 6 KM.
 a). Walk - 3 hours
 b). Pony - Rs. 380 (as on 20/04/2013)- 1 hour
 c). Pitthu - for luggage or small babies - Rs. 140 - 3 hours

2. Ardh Kuari to Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan - 6 KM
 a). Walk - 3 hours
 b). Pony - Rs. 380 (as on 20/04/2013)- 1 hour
 c). Pitthu - for luggage or small babies - Rs. 140 - 3 hours
 d). Electric Vans - Only for elderly people or handicap - Rs. 300 - 30 Minutes

3. Katra to Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan directly - 12 KM
 a). Helicopter - Rs. 800 (as on 20/04/2013) one way - 8 Minutes
 b). Palki - for elderly - approx Rs. 3000 - 6 hours
 c). Walk - 6 hours
 d). Pony - Rs. 700(as on 20/04/2013) - 2 hours
 e). Pitthu - for luggage or small babies - Rs. 260 - 6 hours

4. Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan to Bhairo Baba temple - 2 KM
 a). Walk - 2 hours
 b). Pony - Rs. 150 - 45 minutes
 c). Pitthu - for luggage or small babies - 2 hours
5. On the way back - Similar are the options on the way back. However, on the way back, you can go directly from the Bhairo Baba temple to Ardh Kuari. You don't need to come back via Bhawan.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board  which manages the temple has its website with extra details.
The best season to visit vaishno devi is during October-March as you can visit the original cave of Mata vaishno devi and accommodation is very cheap also at that time.
Ardh Kuari
Main Bhawan Dormitories available here for you to rest after the climb!
Kal Bhairav Temple
  Other attractions
   
Do

. The main attraction is the visit to Maa Vaishno Devi temple.
. A day trip from Katra to Shiv Khori cave temple may also be made after returning back fom Maa Vaishno Devi Bhavan. This famous cave temple is located 80 km from Katra. The devotees have to walk 3 km to reach this cave. This place is connected with Jammu and Katra by buses.
   
Eat

Most 3 star and above hotels have very good vegetarian food. There are hundreds of other restaurants in the main Katra market. On the way to Bhawan - you have many options of eating snacks and having cold and warm beverages. At some places run by the trust you can have good lunch of rice and rajma.
    
Drink

Alcohol drinking is prohibited on the way to Darshan.

Sleep

Hotel Sunchick, (in Vaishino Devi). Rs700/day for a double.  edit
National Guest House (ranka), 27,arihant colony,pushkar road,ajmer (close to Katra bus stand and Hotel Chirag International), ☎ 01991-232165/094192-15791/098581-63803. Clean and spacious rooms. 24hrs checkout. Rs600-700/day for a double/triple. (13.10.12,15.10.12) edit

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages in the world.  Shri

Ma Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy Cave located in the folds of the three peaked mountain named Trikuta  ??????? . Around  5 Millions of devotees come for Darshan of Ma Vaishno Devi every year from all parts of India and abroad only because of the unflinching faith. 

With the kind blessings of Ma Vaishno Devi, this site  endeavours to provide you information relating to Yatra andthe various precautions pilgrims have to take

so as to avoid problems during the journey.  

If you are visiting 1st time, after Darshan of Ma Vaishno Devi, do visit and have darshan  of  Bhairon Temple which is situated  at a distance of 2.5 kms from the holy cave. It is said that Vaishno Devi Yatra is not complete without darshan at Bhairo Temple.

Situated in the high hills at about 5200 feet called  Tirkuta Hills and at a distance of about 14 kilometers from Katra, Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti. The temple is also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi. Vaishno Devi is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board maintains the Shrine and takes care of various facilities during Yatra. 

How to Reach and Preparations for Yatra :  First of all you have to make a  programme for your Journey.  Please note May to September months  are very

pleasant months, when even the cotton garments are sufficient.
1. Obtain a  Yatra Parchi : Visit the  Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board site and get a Yatra Parchi by booking online.  A sum of Rs. 50/- only is payable online-( through internet). Please do  get a print of it. It should be done to make the travel comfortable. If you could not get it online, you may procure the same at Katra. Please note one Yatra Slip is issued for a maximum of 9 family members. For more members, more than one Yatra slip can be taken. In case of yatries in large groups, a separate yatra Slip should be taken for each family.  In case you could not obtain Yatra Parchi at your home place, offline yatra parchi is also available at Yatra Registration Counter near bus stand Katra and Saraswati Dham Jammu. It is free of cost.
 

Online bookings :  Note: Please carry your credit card/debit card with which you online booking is done.

  
2. Book a room/bed online:  You must also book a room or bed  to make stay arrangement . (This will be helpful to take rest  after or before Darshan/ Yatra and keep your belongings at Main Bhavan). Rooms/Beds are available in Main Bhavan/nearby places. It is allotted as as per availability and  charges are Rs.80/- for dormitory and more for rooms). Booking is done in  30 days advance, kindly visit the Shrine Board site to find the way of booking as it reserved well in time. Once booking is done, it should not postponed or cancelled.

3. Book helicopter online also  if you desire for journey from Katra to Sanjhi Chhat (Sanjhi Chat is  just 2 Kms. away {hilly root}  from the main temple) and back.

Important:  Please book in advance, rooms for your stay(or rest) and helicopter from Katra to Sanjhichhat to Katra. Please visit the site of Shrine Board and see the trend of booking.  Bookings are at present done around 20 to 30 days in advance. Please check the Shrine Board site and make programme accordingly. 

4. Get a Post-paid Mobile Phone connection : Please note that pre-paid Cellphone Mobiles do not work here, hence take only Post-paid mobile. 

5. How to reach : There are several trains,air routes and road links to reach Jammu. After reaching Jammu, you can take a taxi or a bus (a prepaid taxi at Jammu Airport or Railway Station - is recommended for comforts and safety) for Katra. The distance from Jammu to Katra is about 50 Kilometers. Katra is Base Camp  - Katra is located at an altitude of about 2500 feet above sea level. In fact  Katra is the base camp for the Yatra to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi .  After reaching Katra, you have option to take rest in a hotel/Inn  at Katra or immediately proceed for Yatra. You may like to opt for Hotel Krishna (Phone: 01991-232755, 232776) or any other suitable hotel/Inn in the main Katra Bus/taxi stand.  Please  carry minimum luggage with you, say a Towel, undergarments, woolen clothe, (in winter only). Now some trains will reach directly to Katra instead of Jammu.In Katra, you can also book Hotel/Guest House provided by Indian Railways. Find
Even if you carry more luggage, you will have to deposit it in the Lockers provided at different places

in main Bhawan when you reach there.  A number of facilities are provided during the Yatra by the Board like blankets free of charge.
Many more facilities are available on hire. Packed and cooked food including meals, hot and cold beverages and other important items including medicare and oxygen cylinders, cassettes are available in the yatra route.  You can view below images and pictures of Katra as well as other images

Do not forget to get Yatra Parchi
- If you have not taken Yatra Parchi through internet (at your own city), please do get the same at Yatra parchi counter in Katra  free of charge. Generally it takes little time to get the same. Yatra Parchi Counter is in Katra (Bus stand). Please note you will have to return from Ban Ganga if you do not take and carry Yatra Parchi.

Katra	Katra

How to begin Yatra from Katra to Main Bhawan ( Ma Vaishno Devi) :

1. Through Helicopter : . If you have booked a helicopter service in your city  through internet or through air-ticket providers, you may now take a  Auto Rickshaw/taxi to reach Helipad in Katra, where-from you can proceed for your Yatra upto Sanjhee Chhat. It takes nore more than 10 minutes to reach there. (On-foot, it takes more than 4 to 5 hrs). After reaching Sanjhee Chhat you have the option to complete 2 Kms. journey upto main bhawan either by foot or hiring horse servces. It is always advisable to hire horse services for comfort and time saving.

2. Through Horses : Please note that you have to cover a distance of about 15 Kms. on high hills. If you prefer to reach by foot, it will take aroud 4-5 hours ( or more if you take rests in Yatra) to reah. If you hire horse for the journey, you can cover this distance in not more than 2 hours. Horses are available at very nominal rate of Rs.320/- per horse. These rates are fixed by the Board.  Hiring of horse will save your time and energy. 

3. On-foot Journey  :  You can opt for your Yatra on foot also. Although it is somewhat tiresome but it enables  you to view the scenic beauty of hills and darshan of holy places coming in the way like Ban ganga Charan Paduka, HimKoti, Ardha Kumari,etc.[ Banganga is situated on the bank of a small rivulet called Banganga and at a height of 2700 ft. ]. This holy place  is the first major station of yatra when the Yatri undertakes his on-foot journey from Katra to Bhawan. If you are doing Yatra on foot, it is a good news. A new route developed by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board   is 0.5 KM lesser than other route. Many pilgrims now prefer to take this  route via Himkoti instead of going through Ardkuwari as it is short and very beautiful
4.Through Pali :  This is recommended for very old and sick devotees.

A view of Katra from Hills	A view of Katra from Hills

 

How to make your Yatra comfortable and easy 1. Yatra Parchi(Slip) is to be shown at Ban Ganga check-post and Parchi counter at Bhawan (Must)
2. Check the rates and avoid being overcharged py Pitthus, Ponywalas and Palkiwalas,
3. Yatris suffering from blood pressure, breathlessness and heart disease etc. are advised to avoid using steps for climbing up during yatra.
4. Please beware of Pickpockets and touts.
5. For any assistance contact Board authorities at Katra, Ban Ganga, Ardhkumar, Sanjhee Chhat and at Bhawan or control room  at Katra.
6. Do not feed Monkeys to avoid menace

7. On reaching Bhawan, please obtain Group Number (waiting number)  . A  Group Number is provided in a counter just at the beginning of Main Bhawan at right hand side. Yatries are allowed for darshan only in queue  and according to group number. The group numbers flashes on the TV  Screens displayed at various places of the Bhavan.
8. Remember to take woolen clothes in winter, particularly in December when there is snow fall.
9. Put on Canvas shoes if you prefer On-foot yatra.
10. You will have to deposit your shoes/chappals belt, purse, and pen  before you begin yatra.

Yatra Scenes	Yatra Scenes

Know the Yatra Route ::   Katra -  Ban Ganga- Charan Paduka  -  Ardhya Kumari -Garbh Gupha - Hathi Mathha - Sanjhee Chhat -Mata Vaishno Devi Temple Bhawan   - Bhairo Madir - return yatra  to Katra
Care and Precautions  : On reaching Main Bhawan you may take rest and have a bath.  Please carefully note the following :

• The Aarti -The 'Aarti' of the Goddess is performed twice a day first time in the morning just before the sunrise and second time in the evening immediately after the sunset Please note that after Aarti there is a lot of rush of devotees. This whole procedure of Aarti  takes nearly two hours during which time the darshans remain suspended. Hence you must reach before Aarti or on after around 2 hours m to avoid rush.
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• Get your Group Number - Before beginning to join queue for Darshan, get your Group Number from Counter just before main Bhawan.
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• Keep these in Lockers : - It is free -Now  keep your belongings and Camera, mobile, pen, leather purse, leather belt, shoes, chappals, etc. Please note these items are never allowed. You have either to keep in the room of your stay or deposit all such items in the Safe Custody Lockers, which are provided free of cost. These lockers are almost in the beginning of Main Bhawan. Keep carefully the  token provided for the locker. If you forget and carry these items with you, you will not be allowed to be in queue  for Darshan in any condition. Take a lock and key with you if you prefer dormitory to stay for keeping your personal items in lockers. 
 
• Carry Prasad with you  - Please carry Prasad with you  from the Board's shop situated just before main Bhawan. After entering in line in Main Bhawan, you cannot buy prasad. However, even if you do not carry Prasad with you, you will be provided a Prasad after Darshan at the Prasad Chamber (of Board) after showing your Yatra Parchi. You may mix more Prasad afterwords to spread the holy prasad among your friends and relatives. Please note you will have to deposit the coconul of Prasad while in queue, which  will be returned to you after Darshan at the Reclaim Counter. 

Darshan of Ma Vaishno Devi : The Holy Bhawan houses the main holy cave which is the main destination of devotees. Situated in Trikuta Parvat (Hill) at around 5200 feet height from sea level, The Holy Bhawan, is the main centre of pooja and darshan  for the devotees. It is also the key location in the entire Yatra route. Hence, adequate arrangements and facilities have been created by the Shrine Board for the convenience of the devotees. These include free & rented accommodation; Toilet Blocks; Bhojanalayas; Post Office; Banks; Communication (STD/PCO); Announcement Centres; Blanket Stores; Cloak Rooms; Medical Dispensary (with a ICU); General Stores; Bhaint Shops; Police Station, etc.
Before entering the holy cave you may take bath at Charan Gange water which is at the end of bazaar and just before the Main Bhawan.
There are two caves one original which is little difficult and not open at all times. there are fixed days  of opening and Darshan through this cave. You cannot stand in this cave, water touches the feet and at some places it is quite narrow.  The other passage is artificial passage for Darshan. It is around 18 meters. Genrally Darshans are allowed from the new cave which is convenient.
After the end of cave you get the Darshan of Ma Vaishno Devi in the shape of 3 Pindies of Maha Laxmi, Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali. You can have Darshan of Ma Vashno Devi   in the  form of Pindies, inside the Holy Cave.  At the extreme left  is the Pindi of Goddess Saraswati with white shade. In the center is the Pindi of Goddess  Lakshmi, with a yellow-reddish tinge and to the right is the Pindi of Goddess Kali, with a color black shade.    
The Cave :  If you prefer to have Darshan through the old cave, it is somewhat difficult. The main door is quite narrow. Go ahead slowly. The holy cool water of Charanganga touches your feet. On the left side you can view a natural Shila Khand. The first 5 pindies are of Pandavas, thereafter seven pindies are of Sapt Rishies and just after it there is a natural Pillar which is called Tapt Stambh of Prahlad. Move ahead and you will see natural look of a lion and its Panja.  Before the new cave  door you can see a natural statue of Sheshnag on the roof of cave. Sheshnag akriti and a number of small snakes are amazing. Please find opening days of old cave from Helpline.
Visit Bhairo Temple

After Darshan you must visit Bhairo Temple which is at a distance of about 1.5 kms on hills. This route can also be covered by hiring horses. If you are visiting first time, it is said that Yatra is complete only when you visit Bhairo Temple. 

Return Yatra
In case you have booked Helicopter, you can directly  return from Bairo Mandir to Sanjhee Chhat, where you  will board the Helicopter at the proposed time of travel. You may also take horse or begin return yatra on foot. It is always recommended  to hire horses.  On return, you may like to visit some temples in Jammu city.

  Help lines and Phone Numbers you must know during your travel :
If you are going to visit Mata Vaishno Davi , please keep the following telephone numbers handy. These may not be required but may be helpful to overcome any inconvenience or problem during Yatra.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Katra,
Tel : +91-1991-232367, 232238, 232025, 234053
Fax : +91-1991-232089, 232769
Email : online@maavaishnodevi.org , admin@maavaishnodevi.org

POLICE HELP

Police Station, Katra : 01991-232010
Police Station, Bhawan : 01991-282224
Enquiry –Reservation :
Office of the Dy. Manager (Enquiry & Reservations),
Shakti Bhawan, Niharika Complex (Near Bus Stand), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra - 182301
Phone : ++91-1991- 232887, 232025, 234053
Office of the Senior Manager, Bhawan Phone : ++91-01991- 282223
At Katra
Tourist Reception Centre, Katra : 01991-232005
Taxi Stand Telephone : 0191- 2476485
Charges/Rates :
Transport :
Bus Fare : Jammu Rly. Station to Katra : Rs.25 to 50/-
Taxi Fare : Jammu Airpot to Katra : Rs.710/- to 1100/- (Full Taxi)
Jammu Rly. Station to Katra: Rs.710/- to 1100/-
Poney : Rs.190 to 225/-
Palki :Rs. 1750 to 2630 (Bhairo visit included)
Pithoo : Rs. 125 to 250

Maa Vaishno Devi Yatra - Complete Video Tour Maa Vaishno Devi

According to shikhir Hindu epic, Maa Vaishno Devi was born in the south of India in the home of Ratnakar Sagar. Her worldly parents had remained childless for a long time. Ratnakar had promised, the night before the birth of the Divine child, that he would not interfere with whatever his child desired. Ma Vaishno Devi was called Trikuta as a child. Later She was called Vaishnavi because of Her birth from Lord Vishnu's lineage. When Trikuta was 9 years old, She sought her father's permission for doing penance on the seashore. Trikuta prayed to Lord Vishnu in the form of Rama. During Shree Rama's search for Sita, He reached the seashore with His army. His eyes fell on this Divine Girl in deep meditation. Trikuta told Shree Rama that she had accepted him as her husband. Lord Rama told her that he couldn't accept her as he was obligate with one wife consort in this life but promised her to meet in Kalyug. In the meantime Shree Rama asked Trikuta to meditate in the cave found in the Trikuta Range of Manik Mountains in northern India. Lord Ram gave her a bow and arrows, an army of monkeys and a lion for her protection. Ma observed the 'Navratra' for the Victory of Shree Rama against Ravana. Hence one reads the Ramayana during the nine days of Navratra, in remembrance of the above connection. Shree Rama promised that the whole world would sing Ma Vaishno Devi's praise. Lord Rama said Trikuta was to become famous as Vaishno Devi and would become immortal forever. The abode of Maa Vaishno devi is attaining huge pilgrimage attraction due to Lord Rama's blessings to the goddess.

Story of Shree-Dhar

With the passage of time many more stories about the Mother Goddess emerged. One such story is about Shree-Dhar.

Shree-Dhar was an ardent devotee of Ma Vaishno Devi. He resided in a village called Hansali, 2 km from the present Katra town. Once Ma appeared to him in the form of a bewitching girl. The girl asked the humble Pandit to hold a 'Bhandara' (a feast to feed the mendicants and devotees). The Pandit set out to invite people from the village and nearby places. He also invited 'Bhairav Nath', a selfish tantrik. Bhairav Nath asked Shri-Dhar how he was planning to fulfill the requirements. He reminded him of the bad consequences in case of failure. As Panditji was lost in worry, the Divine girl appeared and told Him not to be despondent as everything had been arranged. She asked that over 360 devotees be seated in the small hut. True to Her word the Bhandara went smoothly with food and place to spare.

Bhairav Nath admitted that the girl had supernatural powers and decided to test Her further. He followed the Divine girl to Trikuta Hills. For nine months Bhairav Nath was searching for the mystic girl in the mountains, who he believed was an incarnation of the Mother Goddess. While running away from Bhairav, Devi shot an arrow into the Earth from which water gushed out. The resultant river is known as Baanganga. It is believed that by taking a bath in Baanganga (baan: arrow), a believer of the Mother Goddess can wash away all his sins. The banks of the river, known as Charan Paduka, are marked by Devi's foot imprints, which remain intact till date. Vaishno Devi then took shelter in a cave known as Garbh Joon near Adhkawari where she meditated for nine months attaining spiritual wisdom and powers. Her meditation was cut short when Bhairav located her. Vaishno Devi was then compelled to take the form of Maha Kali when Bhairav tried to kill her. The manifestation of the Mother Goddess took place at the mouth of the Holy cave at Darbar. The Goddess then beheaded Bhairav with such sheer force that his skull fell at a place known as Bhairav Ghati, 2.5 km from the Holy Cave.

In his dying moments, Bhairav pleaded for forgiveness. The Goddess knew that Bhairav's main intention in attacking her was to achieve salvation. She granted Bhairav liberation from the cycle of reincarnation and granted him a boon, whereby every devotee, to ensure completion of the pilgrimage, had to visit Bhairav Nath's temple near the Holy cave after the darshan of the Goddess. Meanwhile Vaishno Devi assumed the shape of a rock with three pindis (heads) and immersed herself into meditation forever.

Meanwhile, Pandit Shree-Dhar became impatient. He started to march towards Trikuta Mountain on the same path that he had witnessed in a dream. He ultimately reached the cave mouth. He made a daily routine of worshiping the ')|pindis' in several ways. His worship pleased the Goddess. She appeared in front of him and blessed him. Since that day, Shree-Dhar and his descendants have been worshiping the Goddess Mother Vaishno Devi

Hindu temple

Vaishno Devi Temple is near the town of Katra, Jammu and Kashmir; in the Reasi district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most revered places of worship in India. The shrine is at an altitude of 5300 feet and a distance of approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Katra.[3] Approximately 8 million pilgrims (yatris) visit the temple every year[4] and it is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board maintains the shrine. A rail link from Udhampur to Katra is recently completed to facilitate pilgrimage. The nearest airport is Jammu Airport which has very high flight frequency, and is served by all leading domestic airlines.

The Vaishno Devi Maa Shrine as a Shakti Peeth

Main articles: Daksha Yaga and Shakti Peethas

Shiva carrying the corpse of Sati Devi

The shrine is worshiped as a Shakti Peetha which believes its association towards the mythology of Daksha yaga and Sati's self immolation as its origin. Shakti Peethas are shrines enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati Devi, when Lord Shiva carried it and wandered throughout in sorrow. There are 51 Shakti Peeth linking to the 51 alphabets in Sanskrit

Access

Maa Vaishno Devi temple can be reached from Katra. Katra is a small but bustling town around 45 km. from Jammu. From Katra, after getting the 'Yatra Parchi' (Journey Slip) for darshan, devotees can proceed to the Bhavan.

The way to Bhavan is steep and requires a long walk uphill. Alternatively ponies and palanquins are also available. Helicopter service can also be taken for a large part of the trip. The Trust offers comfortable stay for pilgrims.

Indian Railways will start rail services up to Katra from July 1st 2013. They are in communication with the Jammu and Kashmir Government to integrate permit slips for Vaishno Devi Darshan with the train ticket. The passenger can get permit slips while booking the train ticket

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108 Names of Maa Vaishno Devi

108 Names of Maa Vaishno Devi
Name :- Meaning
1) Aadyaa :- The Initial reality
2) Aaryaa :- Goddess
3) Abhavya :- Improper or fear-causing
4) Agni Jwalaa :- One who is poignant like fire
5) Ahankaara :- One with Pride
6) Ameva :- One who is beyond measure
7) Ananta :- The Infinite
8) Anantaa :- One who is Infinite or beyond measure
9) Anek Shastra Hastaa :- Possessor of many hand weapons
10) Anek Varnaa :- One who has many complexions
11) Anekaastraa Dhaarini :- Possessor of many missile weapons
12) Aparnaa :- One who doesnt eat even leaves while fasting
13) Apraudha :- One who never gets old
14) Bahul Prema :- One who is loved by all
15) Bahulaa :- One who is in various forms
16) Balpradaa :- The bestower of strength
17) Bhaavini :- The abode of the universe
18) Bhaavya :- Represents Future
19) Bhandrakaali :- Fierce form of Kali
20) Bhav Preeta :- One who is loved by the universe
21) Bhavmochani :- The absolver of the universe
22) Bhavya :- With Magnificence
23) Bhootanushruta :- well-wisher of Bhootaganas
24) Buddhidaa :- The bestower of wisdom
25) Braahmi :- Power of God Brahma
26) Brahm Vaadini :- One who is present everywhere
27) Buddhi :- Intelligence
28) Chaamundaa :- Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons)
29) Chanda Munda Vinaashini :- Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda
30) Chandra Ghantaa :- One who has mighty bells
31) Chitaa :- Death-bed
32) Chitti :- The thinking mind
33) Chintaa :- Tension
34) Chitraa :- One who is present everywhere
35) Chittaroopaa :- One who is in thought-state
36) Daksha Kanyaa :- Daughter of Daksha
37) Daksha Yagya Vinaashini :- Interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha
38) Devmaata :- Mother Goddess
39) Durga :- The Invincible
40) Devi :- the deyti
41) Ek Kanya :- The girl child
42) Ghor Rupaa :- Having a fierce outlook
43) Gyaanaa :- Full of Knowledge
44) Jaloordari :- Abode of the ethereal universe
45) Jayaa :- The Victorious
46) Kaal Ratri :- Goddess who is black like night
47) Katyayani :- One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan
48) Kaishori :- The adolescent
49) Kalamanjini :- Wearing a musical anklet
50) Karaali :- The Violent
51) Kaumaari :- The adolescent
52) Kriyaa :- One who is in action
53) Krooraa :- Brutal (on demons)
54) Kumari :- The beautiful adolescent
55) Lakshmi :- Goddess of Wealth
56) Maaheshwari :- Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva)
57) Maatangi :- Goddess of Matanga
58) Madhu Kaitabh Hantari :- Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha
59) Mahaabalaa :- Having immense strength
60) Mahaatapa :- With severe penance
61) Mahishasur Mardini :- Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura
62) Mahodari :- One who has huge belly which stores the universe
63) Man :- Mind
64) Matangmuni Pujita :- Worshipped by Sage Matanga
65) Muktakeshi :- One who has open tresses
66) Naarayani :- The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma)
67) Nishumbha Shumbha Hanini :- Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha
68) Nityaa :- The eternal one
69) Omsati :- One who got burned alive
70) Paatlaa :- Red in color
71) Paatlaavati :- Wearing red-color attire
72) Parmeshwari :- The Ultimate Goddess
73) Pattaambar Paridhaana :- Wearing a dress made of leather
74) Pinaak Dharini :- One who holds the trident of Shiva
75) Pratyakshaa :- One who is real
76) Praudah :- One who is old
77) Purusha Kriti :- One who takes the form of a man
78) Ratna Priyaa :- Adorned or loved by jewels
79) Raudramukhi :- One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra
80) Saadhavi :- The Sanguine
81) Saavitri :- Daughter of the Sun God Savitr
82) Sadagati :- Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation)
83) Sarsundari :- Extremely Beautiful
84) Sarva Asur Vinaashaa :- Destroyer of all demons
85) Sarva Shaastramavi :- One who is deft in all theories
86) Sarva Vaahan Vaahanaa :- One who rides all vehicles
87) Sarva Daanav Ghaatini :- Possessing the power to kill all the demons
88) Sarvamantramavi :- One who possess all the instruments of thought
89) Sarvvidyaa :- Knowledgeable
90) Satananda Swaroopini :- Form of Eternal bliss
91) Satta :- One who is above all
92) Satya :- The truth
93) Shaambhavi :- Consort of Shambhu
94) Shiv Dooti :- Ambassador of Lord Shiva
95) Shooldharini :- One who holds a monodent
96) Sundari :- The Gorgeous
97) Sarvaastradhaarini :- Possessor of all the missile weapons
98) Tapasvini :- one who is engaged in penance
99) Trinetraa :- One who has three-eyes
100) Varaahi :- One who rides on Varaah
101) Varahini :- One who rides on Varaah
102) Vaishnavi :- The invincible
103) Van Durga :- Goddess of forests
104) Vimla :- One who provides joy
105) Vishnu Maaya :- Spell of Lord Vishnu
106) Vriddhmaata :- The old mother (loosely)
107) Yati :- Ascetic, one who renounces the world
108)Yuvati :- The Woman