Mantra
Devanagari:
ॐ पाषण्डहन्त्र्यै विद्महे
पापघ्न्यै धीमहि
तन्नः श्यामला प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration:
Om Pashandahantryai Vidmahe
Papaghnyai Dhimahi
Tannah Shyamala Prachodayat
Translation:
Om, may we know Goddess Raja Syamala (Matangi), she who slays supreme grace and protection,
And meditate deeply upon Goddess Raja Syamala (Matangi), she who destroys sin;
May Goddess Raja Syamala awaken eloquence, music, and wisdom.