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Durga · mantra
Katyayani Gayatri
oṁ kātyāyanyai vidmahe
ॐ कात्यायन्यै विद्महे कन्याकुमार्यै धीमहि । तन्नो दुर्गाः प्रचोदयात् ॥
oṁ kātyāyanyai vidmahe kanyakumāryai dhīmahi । tanno durgāḥ pracodayāt ॥
Meaning
We know Katyayani, we meditate on the maiden goddess; may Durga inspire us.
Why recite it
A mantra of feminine strength — recited for resolve and protection in difficult times.
Source
Traditional gayatri of Durga