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Aigiri Nandini (Mahishasura Mardini Stotram): Meaning, Verses & Benefits

Aigiri Nandini, the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram of Adi Shankaracharya, is a thundering hymn to Durga, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Here is its meaning, the famous opening verses with transliteration, its benefits and how to chant it.

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Spiritual Wisdom

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Daily Rituals & Puja

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