Mangal Chandika Stotram (मंगल चण्डिका स्तोत्रम्) – Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits
Mangal Chandika Stotram (मंगल चण्डिका स्तोत्रम्) is a powerful Sanskrit hymn to Goddess Mangala Chandika — a benevolent yet protective form of Adi Shakti (Maa Durga). Recorded in the Brahmavaivarta Purana and the Devi Bhagavata Purana, it was first recited by Bhagwan Shiva himself to invoke the Goddess's grace, protection and mangal (auspiciousness). It is recited above all on Tuesdays (Mangalvar).
मंगल चण्डिका स्तोत्रम् क्या है? · About the Stotram
"Mangal" means auspiciousness — and also the planet Mars (Mangal Graha); "Chandika" is the radiant, fierce-yet-loving form of the Mother Goddess who is the source of all wellbeing. The hymn appears in the Prakriti Khanda of the Brahmavaivarta Purana and in the ninth Skandha of the Devi Bhagavata. In it, Lord Shiva, caught in difficulty, praises the Goddess as the remover of every misfortune and the giver of every auspiciousness — and the Purana tells us that whoever then worships her with this stotram is forever blessed with mangal.
The Goddess Chandika is described in the Durga Saptashati as Chamunda, and is revered as the combined power of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati — which is why the stotram is valued for protection, prosperity and peace alike.
स्तोत्रम् के लाभ · Significance & Benefits
In the devotional tradition, sincere recitation (paath) of the Mangal Chandika Stotram is believed to bring:
- Relief in marriage & Mangal-dosha — it is especially recited by Manglik individuals and to clear delays and obstacles in finding a suitable match.
- Auspiciousness (mangal) and the removal of misfortune (amangal) from one's life.
- Harmony at home — peace between husband and wife and the easing of family disputes.
- Stability of wealth (Lakshmi) and relief from debt and money troubles.
- Protection from obstacles and disputes over home, land and property, and the blessings of Maa Chandika.
These are matters of faith and tradition; the stotram is a spiritual practice and is not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.
पाठ विधि · How to Recite (Paath Vidhi)
- Tuesday (Mangalvar) is the most auspicious day; recite in the morning after bathing, in a clean and quiet place.
- Place an image of Maa Chandika / Durga on a clean red cloth; light a diya (ghee or sesame oil), and offer red flowers (hibiscus), sindoor and a simple prasad.
- Begin with the seed mantra (ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं…), then the dhyana, and then recite the stotram with a calm, focused mind — softly and with attention to its meaning.
- Conclude with the Goddess's aarti and distribute the prasad. Many devotees keep a weekly Tuesday paath.
- Sincerity and a steady mind matter far more than ritual perfection.
॥ सम्पूर्ण मंगल चण्डिका स्तोत्रम् ॥ · Complete Lyrics
ब्रह्मवैवर्त पुराण / श्रीमद्देवीभागवत (नवम स्कन्ध, अध्याय ४७) — मन्त्र, ध्यान, स्तोत्र एवं फलश्रुति सहित
मन्त्र · Mantra
॥ ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं सर्वपूज्ये देवि मंगलचण्डिके। हूं हूं फट् स्वाहा॥
ध्यानम् · Dhyana
देवीं षोडशवर्षीयां शश्वत्सुस्थिरयौवनाम्।
सर्वरूपगुणाढ्यां च कोमलांगीं मनोहराम्॥
श्वेतचम्पकवर्णाभां चन्द्रकोटिसमप्रभाम्।
वह्निशुद्धांशुकाधानां रत्नभूषणभूषिताम्॥
बिभ्रतीं कबरीभारं मल्लिकामाल्यभूषितम्।
बिम्बोष्ठीं सुदतीं शुद्धां शरत्पद्मनिभाननाम्॥
ईषद्धास्यप्रसन्नास्यां सुनीलोत्पललोचनाम्।
जगद्धात्रीं च दात्रीं च सर्वेभ्यः सर्वसम्पदाम्॥
संसारसागरे घोरे पोतरूपां वरां भजे॥
देव्याश्च ध्यानमित्येवं स्तवनं श्रूयतां मुने।
प्रयतः संकटग्रस्तो येन तुष्टाव शंकरः॥
श्रीमंगलचण्डिका स्तोत्रम् · The Stotram (Shankara Uvacha)
रक्ष रक्ष जगन्मातर्देवि मंगलचण्डिके।
हारिके विपदां राशेर्हर्षमंगलकारिके॥
हर्षमंगलदक्षे च हर्षमंगलचण्डिके।
शुभे मंगलदक्षे च शुभमंगलचण्डिके॥
मंगले मंगलार्हे च सर्वमंगलमंगले।
सतां मंगलदे देवि सर्वेषां मंगलालये॥
पूज्या मंगलवारे च मंगलाभीष्टदैवते।
पूज्ये मंगलभूपस्य मनुवंशस्य संततम्॥
मंगलाधिष्ठातृदेवि मंगलानां च मंगले।
संसारमंगलाधारे मोक्षमंगलदायिनि॥
सारे च मंगलाधारे पारे च सर्वकर्मणाम्।
प्रतिमंगलवारे च पूज्ये च मंगलप्रदे॥
फलश्रुति · Phalashruti
स्तोत्रेणानेन शम्भुश्च स्तुत्वा मंगलचण्डिकाम्।
प्रतिमंगलवारे च पूजां कृत्वा गतः शिवः॥
देव्याश्च मंगलस्तोत्रं यः श्रृणोति समाहितः।
तन्मंगलं भवेच्छश्वन्न भवेत्तदमंगलम्॥
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न · Frequently Asked Questions
Who first recited the Mangal Chandika Stotram?
According to the Brahmavaivarta Purana, Bhagwan Shiva himself first recited this stotram to worship and invoke the grace of Goddess Mangala Chandika.
Which day is best to recite it?
Tuesday (Mangalvar) is the most auspicious day, as the Goddess is the presiding deity of mangal. It may, however, be recited on any day with devotion.
Is it helpful for Manglik dosha or marriage delays?
Yes — it is traditionally recited by Manglik individuals and by those facing delays or obstacles in marriage, to invoke the Goddess's blessing for an auspicious union.
How many times should the mantra be chanted?
Devotees commonly chant the seed mantra 108 times with a mala. The Purana mentions that one who chants it a hundred thousand times with devotion has all righteous wishes fulfilled.
Can it be recited at home?
Yes. With cleanliness, a lit diya and sincere devotion, anyone may recite the Mangal Chandika Stotram at home.
