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Durga Saptashati \u2013 Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Durga Saptashati<\/a> is a powerful and popular Hindu religious text praising Goddess Durga<\/a>. Goddess Durga is one of the principal deities worshipped by Hindus all over the world. Devotees look up to her as their divine mother. The Goddess features a golden complexion and sits on a lion. She has several arms that carry many types of weapons in them.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Durga Saptashati is a part of the Markandeya Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas, and is believed to have been composed between 400-600 CE. It extols the greatness of Goddess Durga<\/a> and describes her as the supreme power and the one who created the universe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Goddess Durga and Durga Saptashati<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

According to the Hindu legends, Goddess Durga, the Divine Mother, has waged many ravaging wars against sinister demons and slew them to save the universe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whenever the devas sought her intervention, the Goddess Durga descended and fought for the welfare of the universe. Thus, goddess Durga’s every battle with the demons is an adventure, and her exploits against the demons continue to delight the devotees and draw them towards her.<\/span><\/p>\n

The battle tales of Goddess Durga<\/a> were christened as the\u00a0Durga Saptshati<\/em>\u00a0in the North and the\u00a0Devi Mahatmiya<\/em>\u00a0in South India, and\u00a0Chandi<\/em>\u00a0Path in West Bengal. Durga Saptashati consists of thirteen chapters that contain approximately 700 verses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is very auspicious to chant the Durga Saptashati verses during Chaitra Navratri and Sarada Navaratri. You can chant Durga Saptashati daily or on Fridays and Tuesdays, the favorite days of the Goddess.<\/span><\/p>\n

Significance of Durga Saptashati<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Durga Saptashati is a popular Sakta literature that is chanted by millions. In several regions of India, the reading of Durga Saptashati is an integral part of the nine-day Navratri ceremonies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Durga Saptashati is also known as Devi Mahatmya and Chandi Path.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is mandatory to chant verses from Durga Saptashati when the powerful Chandi Homa is performed. Chandi Homa is one of the most significant Homa done to bring good health and victory over enemies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Durga Saptashati bestows one with a fearless attitude and offers protection from all kinds of negative influences. Anyone struggling in life with problems can chant Durga Saptashati to get rid of their life challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Benefits of reciting Durga Saptashati<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Reciting Durga Saptashati bestows various benefits. Some of its significant benefits are below.<\/span><\/p>\n