Bagalamukhi Mata 108 Names - Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Bagalamukhi 108 Names - Sanskrit Text
॥ श्रीबगलामुख्यष्टोत्तरशतनामावली ॥
ॐ बगलायै नमः ।
ॐ विष्णुवनितायै नमः ।
ॐ विष्णुशङ्करभामिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ बहुलायै नमः ।
ॐ वेदमात्रे नमः ।
ॐ महाविष्णुप्रसुवे नमः ।
ॐ महामत्स्यायै नमः ।
ॐ महाकूर्मायै नमः ।
ॐ महावाराहरूपिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ नरसिंहप्रियायै नमः ।
ॐ रम्यायै नमः ।
ॐ वामनायै नमः ।
ॐ बटुरूपिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ जामदग्न्यस्वरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ रामायै नमः ।
ॐ रामप्रपूजितायै नमः ।
ॐ कृष्णायै नमः ।
ॐ कपर्दिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ कृत्यायै नमः ।
ॐ कलहायै नमः ।
ॐ कलकारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ बुद्धिरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ बुद्धभार्यायै नमः ।
ॐ बौद्धपाखण्डखण्डिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ कल्किरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ कलिहरायै नमः ।
ॐ कलिदुर्गतिनाशिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ कोटिसूर्यप्रतीकाशायै नमः ।
ॐ कोटिकन्दर्पमोहिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ केवलायै नमः ।
ॐ कठिनायै नमः ।
ॐ काल्यै नमः ।
ॐ कलायै नमः ।
ॐ कैवल्यदायिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ केशव्यै नमः ।
ॐ केशवाराध्यायै नमः ।
ॐ किशोर्यै नमः ।
ॐ केशवस्तुतायै नमः ।
ॐ रुद्ररूपायै नमः ।
ॐ रुद्रमूर्त्यै नमः ।
ॐ रुद्राण्यै नमः ।
ॐ रुद्रदेवतायै नमः ।
ॐ नक्षत्ररूपायै नमः ।
ॐ नक्षत्रायै नमः ।
ॐ नक्षत्रेशप्रपूजितायै नमः ।
ॐ नक्षत्रेशप्रियायै नमः ।
ॐ नित्यायै नमः ।
ॐ नक्षत्रपतिवन्दितायै नमः ।
ॐ नागिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ नागजनन्यै नमः ।
ॐ नागराजप्रवन्दितायै नमः ।
ॐ नागेश्वर्यै नमः ।
ॐ नागकन्यायै नमः ।
ॐ नागर्यै नमः ।
ॐ नगात्मजायै नमः ।
ॐ नगाधिराजतनयायै नमः ।
ॐ नगराजप्रपूजितायै नमः ।
ॐ नवीननीरदायै नमः ।
ॐ पीतायै नमः ।
ॐ श्यामायै नमः ।
ॐ सौन्दर्यकारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ रक्तायै नमः ।
ॐ नीलायै नमः ।
ॐ घनायै नमः ।
ॐ शुभ्रायै नमः ।
ॐ श्वेतायै नमः ।
ॐ सौभाग्यदायिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ सुन्दर्यै नमः ।
ॐ सौभगायै नमः ।
ॐ सौम्यायै नमः ।
ॐ स्वर्णाभायै नमः ।
ॐ स्वर्गतिप्रदायै नमः ।
ॐ रिपुत्रासकर्यै नमः ।
ॐ रेखायै नमः ।
ॐ शत्रुसंहारकारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ भामिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ मायायै नमः ।
ॐ स्तम्भिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ मोहिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ शुभायै नमः ।
ॐ रागद्वेषकर्यै नमः ।
ॐ रात्र्यै नमः ।
ॐ रौरवध्वंसकारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ यक्षिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ सिद्धनिवहायै नमः ।
ॐ सिद्धेशायै नमः ।
ॐ सिद्धिरूपिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ लङ्कापतिध्वंसकर्यै नमः ।
ॐ लङ्केशरिपुवन्दितायै नमः ।
ॐ लङ्कानाथकुलहरायै नमः ।
ॐ महारावणहारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ देवदानवसिद्धौघपूजितायै नमः ।
ॐ परमेश्वर्यै नमः ।
ॐ पराणुरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ परमायै नमः ।
ॐ परतन्त्रविनाशिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ वरदायै नमः ।
ॐ वरदाराध्यायै नमः ।
ॐ वरदानपरायणायै नमः ।
ॐ वरदेशप्रियायै नमः ।
ॐ वीरायै नमः ।
ॐ वीरभूषणभूषितायै नमः ।
ॐ वसुदायै नमः ।
ॐ बहुदायै नमः ।
ॐ वाण्यै नमः ।
ॐ ब्रह्मरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ वराननायै नमः ।
ॐ बलदायै नमः ।
ॐ पीतवसनायै नमः ।
ॐ पीतभूषणभूषितायै नमः ।
ॐ पीतपुष्पप्रियायै नमः ।
ॐ पीतहारायै नमः ।
ॐ पीतस्वरूपिण्यै नमः ॥ ११३ ॥
॥ इति विष्णुयामले नारदविष्णुसंवादे श्रीबगला-अष्टोत्तरशतनामावलिः सम्पूर्णा ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST)
Oṁ bagalāyai namaḥ | Oṁ viṣṇuvanitāyai namaḥ | Oṁ viṣṇuśaṅkarabhāminyai namaḥ | Oṁ bahulāyai namaḥ | Oṁ vedamātre namaḥ | ... Oṁ pītahārāyai namaḥ | Oṁ pītasvarūpiṇyai namaḥ ||
(Each of the 108+ names is recited in the form "Oṁ [name in dative] namaḥ".)
Meaning
This is the namavali (name-garland) form of the same 108 names found in the Narada-Vishnu Baglamukhi stotra, here offered one by one as acts of worship. The names salute Bagalamukhi as the consort of Vishnu (Vishnuvanita), mother of the Vedas, and the shakti behind all ten avataras - Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki. She is praised as Kali, Kaivalya-dayini (giver of liberation), Sundari (beautiful), Saubhagya-dayini (giver of good fortune), Stambhini (the stunner), Mohini (the enchantress), Shatru-samhara-karini (destroyer of enemies), and above all Pitambara - robed, garlanded and adorned in yellow.
About this Namavali
A namavali is recited by offering each divine name with reverence, typically while placing a flower, akshata or turmeric at the deity's feet for archana (name-by-name worship). These 108 (here counted to 113) names of Bagalamukhi, the eighth Mahavidya, derive from the Vishnu Yamala's Narada-Vishnu dialogue. Reciting them as a namavali makes them ideal for puja-time archana, while the same names in stotra form are used for continuous chanting.
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
Archana with these names is performed for victory over enemies and obstacles (stambhana), protection from slander, litigation and negative forces, and for the inflow of wealth, beauty, intelligence and good fortune. Because each name is a meditation on one of the goddess's powers, the namavali builds a comprehensive devotional relationship with Bagalamukhi as both fierce protector and benevolent mother. Devotees use it for courage in confrontation, success in disputes, and steady prosperity.
Astrological Relevance
Bagalamukhi's worship addresses the energies of Mars (enemies, courage, conflict) and Saturn (litigation, delay, obstacles), with a Jupiterian thread through her golden form and her mastery of debate and justice. The namavali is a fitting remedy for an afflicted sixth house (enemies, disease, debts) and during testing Mars or Saturn periods. Her epithet Saubhagya-dayini and the yellow (Jupiter) symbolism also link her worship to marital good fortune and the prosperity houses, making the namavali a holistic protective and auspicious practice.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
Bathe and wear yellow. Before an image of Maa Bagalamukhi, light a ghee lamp and keep yellow flowers, turmeric, akshata and yellow naivedya ready. Take a sankalpa, then recite each name as "Om ... namah", offering a flower or pinch of turmeric/akshata at the deity's feet with each name. Conclude with arati and prayer. Performing the archana on Tuesdays through a fixed sankalpa is especially favoured; intensive mantra-sadhana is undertaken under a qualified guru.
Best Day & Time
Tuesday and Thursday are most auspicious, with Baglamukhi Jayanti (Vaishakha) supreme. Midday worship in a yellow setting is traditional for this goddess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a namavali and a stotram?
A namavali offers each name separately as 'Om ... namah' for archana, while a stotram weaves the same names into continuous verse for recitation. Both here share the same 108 names of Bagalamukhi.
What is the source of these names?
They come from the Vishnu Yamala, in the dialogue between Narada and Vishnu, and praise Bagalamukhi as the golden Pitambara goddess.
What is the namavali used for?
For name-by-name worship (archana) seeking victory over enemies and obstacles, protection, and the blessings of wealth, intelligence and good fortune.
Calling the golden goddess by her hundred-and-eight faces
Among the ten Mahavidyas, Maa Bagalamukhi holds a singular position: she is the power of stambhana, the capacity to paralyse, silence, and still - whether that means stilling the restless mind, silencing falsehood, or halting the force of enemies. Her Ashtottara Shatanamavali - the litany of 108 sacred names - is a way of approaching this awesome power name by name, attribute by attribute, honouring each facet of her reality before asking for her grace. Each name preceded by Om and followed by Namah transforms the recitation into a rhythmic act of surrender rather than mere petition. Devotees describe a sense of increasing stillness as the namavali proceeds, which is itself a reflection of the goddess's own essential quality.
In the Jyotish tradition, Bagalamukhi is strongly associated with Jupiter (Brihaspati) through her golden (pitambara) radiance, and with the power to overcome malefic planetary periods that bring slander, legal troubles, or open opposition. Her archana is traditionally performed on Tuesdays or during Navaratri, particularly by those in legal professions, those facing false accusations, or sadhikas engaged in the Pitambara path. The Vishnu Yamala source of this namavali underscores her position within a broader Tantric-Vaishnava synthesis, reminding devotees that the Mahavidyas, fierce as they appear, are ultimately expressions of the same supreme grace that pervades all of creation.