The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to overrun.
DonateOm Asya Shrii-Durgaa-Sapta-Shlokii-Stotra-Mahaa-Mantrasya Naaraayanna Rssih | Anussttupa-[A]adiini Chanda-Amsi | Shrii-Mahaakaalii-Mahaalakssmii-Mahaasarasvatyo Devataah | Shrii Jagad-Ambaa-Priity[i]-Artha Paatthe Viniyogah ||
Om, this Sri Durga Saptashloki Stotra Maha Mantra ...
which is composed by Sri Narayana Rishi, is in Anusthup and other Metres.
This Maha Mantra is Dedicated to the Goddesses Sri Mahakali, Sri Mahalakshmi and Sri Mahasaraswati,
This Maha Mantra is Meant to be Recited to Please the Jagadamba (Mother of the Universe).
Jnyaaninaam-Api Ceta-Amsi Devi Bhagavatii Hi Saa | Balaad-Aakrssya Mohaaya Mahaa-Maayaa Praya-[I]cchati ||1||
(Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) O Bhagavati Devi (Divine Goddess), the Wisdom of the Jnanis (Spiritually-Evolved or Wise) are Indeed reflection of a Part of Your Consciousness, And O Devi Mahamaya (the Great Enchantress), by Your Will, You can also Forcibly Attract their Minds towards Delusion (such is Your Power and Divine Play).
Durge Smrtaa Harasi Bhiitim-Ashessa-Jantoh Svasthaih Smrtaa Matim-Atiiva Shubhaam Dadaasi |Daaridraya-Duhkha-Bhaya-Haarinni Kaa Tvad-Anyaa Sarvo[a-U]pakaara-Karannaaya Sada-[A]arda Cittaa ||2||
(Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) O Devi Durga, whoever Remembers You with Devotion, You Remove the very Root of their Fear. Whoever Meditates on You as being present within their own Hearts, with Extreme Devotion, You Bestow (i.e. Reveal to them) Your Auspicious Nature (which is beyond description), O Mother, Apart from You, Who Else can Destroy Poverty, Sorrow and Fear from our Lives? (which appears to be a never-ending cycle), Your Heart is Always Full of Compassion to Render All sorts of Help to Your Devotees.
Sarva-Manggala-Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha-Saadhike | Sharannye Try[i]-Ambake Gauri Naaraayanni Namostu Te ||3||
(Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) You are the Auspiciousness in All the Auspicious, Auspiciousness Yourself, Complete with All the Auspicious Attributes, and You fulfill All the Objectives of the Devotees (Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha), You are the Giver of Refuge, You have Three Eyes (spanning the Past, Present and Future; and containing within them the Sun, Moon and the Fire), You are Gauri (the Shining One); Salutations to You O Narayani.
Sharannaagata-Diina-[A]arta-Paritraanna-Paraayanne | Sarvasy-Aarti-Hare Devi Naaraayanni Namostu Te ||4||
(Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) You are Intent upon Rescuing the Distressed and the Oppressed who take Your Refuge whole-heartedly, and Remove All their Sufferings; Salutations to You O Narayani.
Sarva-Svaruupe Sarveshe Sarva-Shakti-Samanvite | Bhayebhyas-Traahi No Devi Durge Devii Namostu Te ||5||
(Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) You Exist in All Forms of All Gods, and You are the Possessor of All Powers, O Devi, Please Protect us from all Fears; Salutations to You, O Durga Devi.
Rogaan-Ashessaan-Apahamsi Tussttaa Russttaa Tu Kaamaan Sakalaan-Abhiissttaan | Tvaam-Aashritaanaam Na Vipan-Naraannaam Tvaam-Aashritaa Hy[i]-Aashraya-Taam Prayaanti ||6||
(Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) When You are Pleased with our Devotion, You Destroy to the very Root our worldly Diseases (our inner demons); but if You are Displeased with us (for any reason), You will destroy All our Aspirations and Wishes (i.e. they will remain ever unfulfilled), By Your Refuge, Men cannot Go Astray and no Misfortunes can finally overcome them; Your Refuge Indeed is my final Refuge when I Depart from this World.
Sarva-[A]abaadhaa-Prashamanam Trai-Lokyasya-Akhile[a-I]shvari | Evam-Eva Tvayaa Kaaryam-Asmad-Vairi Vinaashanam ||7||
(Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) O Goddess of All the Three Worlds, when You are Pleased, You Mitigate All our Distresses. Thus, in this Manner, Your Grace Works to Destroy our Inner Enemies.
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Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Since time immemorial she has been worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being and has been mentioned in many scriptures including, Yajur Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita and Taittareya Brahmana.
The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to overrun. Thus, Hindus believe that Goddess Durga protects her devotees from the evils of the world and at the same time removes their miseries.
There are many incarnations of Durga:
Durga incarnated as the united power of all divine beings, who offered her the required physical attributes and weapons to kill the demon "Mahishasur".
Her nine appellations are:
Like Lord Shiva,
Mother Durga is also referred to as "Triyambake" meaning the three eyed Goddess.
The left eye represents desire (the moon), the right eye represents action (the sun), and the central eye knowledge (fire).
The lion represents power, will and determination. Mother Durga riding the lion symbolises her mastery over all these qualities.
This suggests to the devotee that one has to possess all these qualities to get over the demon of ego.
The conch shell in Goddess Durga's hand symbolizes the 'Pranava' or the mystic word 'Om',
which indicates her holding on to God in the form of sound.
The bow and arrows represent energy. By holding both the bow and arrows in one hand "Mother Durga" is indicating her control over both aspects of energy - potential and kinetic.
Pazayavalam shri durga parameshwari aalayam
Sri Durga Parameshwari temple is situated in Pazayavalam Village, Thiruvarur District in the State of Tamil Nadu.
This temple is situated to the south of a famous Siva temple which has been built over a 1000 years old ago reputed to have been worshipped by the Sage Agastya.
The main deity, Sri Durgai Amman is situated in the Agni Moolai. The first Kumbabhishekam was conducted in the Tamil month of Chittirai on punarpoosa Nakshatra day in the year 1955.
Following the consecration, year after year the Samvatsara Abhishegam had been performed.
Shri P.S. Sitarama Iyer and K. Appu Iyer took care of the pooja Kainkarya of the temple till their lifetime.
After that P. R. Natarajan Iyer and Mr K. Mahadevan Managed Temple responsibilities for some years.
On Sept 2 1992 a meeting was arranged to rebuild the temple and on June,14th 1993.
The Kumbhabhishekam was performed after a period of 38 years.With the active assistance and contribution from Devotees, the second Kumbhabhishekham was performed in September 2003. There are nearly 250 families who adore the Deity
The Kumbhabhishekam was performed after a period of 38 years.With the active assistance and contribution from Devotees, the second Kumbhabhishekham was performed in September 2003. There are nearly 250 families who adore the Deity
It is now proposed by the Devotees to perform the next Kumbhabhishekam With a view to streamline collection of
resources and manage the temple activities from time to time post Kumbabhishekam also, a trust has been formed in
the name of Pazayavalam Shri Durga Parameshwari Charitable Trust ( vide Document No. 109 of 2015, SRO, Mylapore ).
Construction has already commenced at the site and the Balalayam has already been erected on 21st, 22nd March, 2015.
As the renovation work has commenced, we appeal to all Devotees to contribute liberally for the noble cause .
We request further contributions also to be made only to the trust accoumt after Kumbhabhishekam also and intimate
the same to any one of the trustees or send a mail to the Trust mail id that is psdpct@gmail.com .
Receipts for the same will be sent to the respective donors. Any donations or offerings in kind may be delivered
at the temple or to the trustees and intimated to any one of the trustees or send a mail to the Trust mail id that
is psdpct@gmail.com so that receipts may be despatched to the donors. Apart from the Trust account, cash handed over to individuals will not be entertained or accounted.
Pazayavalam Shri Durga Parameshwari Charitable Trust
Registered Office
NO.23/4, Pitchupillai Street,
Mylapore
Chennai -600 004
Email address
Contacts
Donations for the Temple can be made in the name of :
ACCOUNT NAME: Pazayavalam Sri Durga Parameswari Charitabe Trust
Bank Name: City Union Bank Limited, Mylapore Branch, Chennai 6000004
ACCOUNT NO: S.B. A/c No. 500101010661465
IFS CODE: CIUB0000279
MICR CODE: 600054035
