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Shakambhari Stotram

शाकम्भरी स्तोत्रम्

7 min read13 versesSource: Devi Bhagavata Purana

About Shakambhari Stotram

Among the most cherished prayers to Goddess Durga, Shakambhari Stotram (शाकम्भरी स्तोत्रम्) stands as a devotional hymn of praise. This revered text originates from Devi Bhagavata Purana. Devotees recite this prayer to invoke Shakambhari Devi, the nourisher who creates food during famine and grant agricultural prosperity and abundant harvest (especially for farmers). It is also said to devotee never faces destitution or suffering by Shakambhari's grace. It is especially recommended on Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Friday (Shukravar) and during Navratri and Shakambhari Navratri for maximum spiritual benefit. With 13 verses and a reading time of about 7 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Shakambhari Stotram in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री शाकम्भरी स्तोत्रम् ॥

ॐ नमो भगवत्यै शाकम्भर्यै॥

शाकम्भरीं महादेवीं वन्दे सर्वभयापहाम्।

नीलवर्णां विशालाक्षीं सर्वसत्त्वहिते रताम्॥१॥

कमलैः शाकमूलैश्च फलैर्नानाविधैरपि।

पुष्पैश्च विविधैर्दिव्यैः शाकम्भरि नमोऽस्तु ते॥२॥

शतनेत्रा महामाया शतहस्ता शताननी।

सर्वप्राणिहिते रक्ता शाकम्भरि नमोऽस्तु ते॥३॥

दुर्भिक्षसमये देवि प्रजानां प्राणरक्षिणी।

शाकादि सृजतीत्येव शाकम्भरि नमोऽस्तु ते॥४॥

अनावृष्ट्या यदा लोके प्रजा क्षुधातुराः स्थिताः।

नेत्रजैः स्वैरश्रुबिन्दुभिर्नदीं वर्षसि या सदा॥५॥

शाकानि विविधान्यत्र शरीरात्प्रसृजत्यपि।

तेन शाकम्भरी नाम प्रोक्तं ब्रह्मादिभिः सुरैः॥६॥

सर्वदेवमयी देवी सर्वदेवैरलंकृता।

सर्वसम्पत्प्रदा नित्यं शाकम्भरि नमोऽस्तु ते॥७॥

नीलोत्पलदलश्यामा सहस्रनयनोज्ज्वला।

विचित्रशाकपुष्पाढ्या शाकम्भरि नमोऽस्तु ते॥८॥

दुर्गमासुरसंहारकारिणी जगदम्बिके।

क्षुधापिपासाशमनी शाकम्भरि नमोऽस्तु ते॥९॥

शाकम्भर्यै शताक्ष्यै च दुर्गायै दुर्गमापहे।

भीमायै च भ्रमर्यै च शताक्ष्यै ते नमो नमः॥१०॥

त्वं दुर्भिक्षहरा देवि त्वं दरिद्र्यविनाशिनी।

क्षुधातुरा जनाः सर्वे त्वामाश्रित्य सुखं गताः॥११॥

बीजवर्षिणि भूतानां शस्यसम्पत्प्रदायिनी।

कृषीवलानामभयं दत्त्वा रक्ष सदा जगत्॥१२॥

इदं स्तोत्रं पठन् भक्तो न कदाचिद्दरिद्रता।

न दुर्भिक्षं न दुःखं च शाकम्भरिप्रसादतः॥१३॥

॥ इति श्री शाकम्भरी स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Invokes Shakambhari Devi, the nourisher who creates food during famine
  • Removes poverty, hunger, and all forms of scarcity
  • Grants agricultural prosperity and abundant harvest (especially for farmers)
  • Protects from drought, famine, and natural calamities
  • Bestows food security and nourishment to all beings
  • Devotee never faces destitution or suffering by Shakambhari's grace

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shakambhari Stotram

Read Shakambhari Stotram in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Prayer to Goddess Shakambhari, the nourisher, for removal of poverty, hunger, and famine. It is dedicated to Shree Durga (श्री दुर्गा), the invincible goddess and fierce protector. worshipped during navratri for courage and victory. This sacred hymn contains 13 verses and is sourced from Devi Bhagavata Purana.