
How to Make the Durga Kavach: During Navratri, the sacred festival of worshipping Goddess Durga, devotees adopt various methods to seek the blessings of the Goddess. One such method is the creation of the Durga Kavach, which protects us from various negative energies and the evil eye. This shield is energized with the Goddess’s powerful energy and blessings and can be easily made at home. Today, we will explain what the Durga Kavach is and how you can easily make it at home. We will also discuss its benefits.
What is the Durga Kavach?
The Durga Kavach is a sacred thread (Kalaava) energized with the mantra of Goddess Durga. This shield is created during Navratri, and wearing it bestows the devotee with the immense blessings of Goddess Durga. This shield protects the devotee from negative energy, the evil eye, and other evils. It also strengthens our aura, allowing us to move forward in life with confidence and positivity.
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Materials for Making the Durga Kavach
To make the Durga Kavach, you need the following:
- Kalaava
- Prayer Place
- Rosary for Chanting Mantras
- Prasad and Lamp

Method for Making the Durga Kavach
The process of making the Durga Kavach should be done with complete faith and devotion. You can make the Durga Kavach on any day of Navratri. You can even make it on the last day, and you can make more than one. The Durga Kavach can be made in these steps:
Step 1: Purification and Preparation: First, take a bath, wear clean clothes, and clean your place of worship. Then, light a lamp and incense sticks in front of the idol or photo of Goddess Durga. Calm your mind by meditating on Durga.
Step 2: Tie 9 Knots in the Kalavaa: Now, tie 9 knots in the Kalava. These 9 knots symbolize the nine forms of Goddess Durga. While tying each knot, meditate on the nine forms of Goddess Durga—Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
Third Step: Chanting Mantras: Now, hold this Kalaava in your hand and chant the Goddess Durga mantra, “Om Dun Durgaye Namah,” 108 times. Chant this mantra with a rosary and feel the power of Goddess Durga within you. This mantra invokes Goddess Durga’s protection and strength. Maintain your concentration while chanting and avoid any negative thoughts.
Fourth Step: Place the Kalaava in the temple: After completing the chanting, place the enchanted bracelet in front of the Goddess Durga idol in your home temple and do not let it be there until the last day of Navratri so that it becomes even more powerful with the Goddess’s divine energy.
Fifth Step: Wear the Kavach: After Navratri ends, take this Kavach from the temple and wear it. Men should wear it on their right hand, and women on their left. If you don’t want to wear it, you can keep it under your pillow. It’s essential to always have it with you.

Benefits of the Durga Kavach
Wearing the Durga Kavach has many benefits, not only spiritual but also mental and physical. Let’s explore them-
- The Kavach protects against evil eye, evil forces, and negative energy. The power of Goddess Durga makes it a protective shield.
- This Kavach, energized with mantras, strengthens our aura, allowing us to move forward in life with self-confidence and positivity.
- Relieves mental stress and keeps negative thoughts away.
- This Kavach can also be made for any family member, such as a husband, wife, children, etc. It provides protection and strength for everyone.
Note: If you would like to learn more about making or wearing this armor, you can consult a learned scholar or spiritual guru. May Goddess Durga’s blessings be upon you.
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FAQ – How to Make a Durga Kavach
What is the mantra for the Durga Raksha Kavach?
The mantra for the Durga Raksha Kavach is “Om Dun Durgaya Namah.” To make the Durga Kavach, it is necessary to chant this mantra 108 times.
How to consecrate the armor?
To purify the armor, chant the mantra of Goddess Durga during Navratri and place it near the idol of the goddess. You can wear this armor after Navratri ends.
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