The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Durga Saptashati Path in Varanasi
Varanasi has a long tradition of Devi worship, and the Durga temple at Durgakund is one of the city's best known shrines. Many families arrange a Durga Saptashati Path in Kashi during Navratri or for a family intention.
A Pandit recites the seven hundred verses of the Devi Mahatmya with the prescribed kavach, argala and keelak, followed by a havan and aarti.
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Yā devī sarvabhūteṣu śaktirūpeṇa saṁsthitā, namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Durga Saptashati Path
Navratri in Varanasi is marked by devotees visiting the Nav Durga temples of the city on successive days, and a home path fits naturally into that observance.
Kashi Pandits are known for careful Sanskrit recitation, and families can choose a single path or multiple recitations by several Pandits.
Local traditions & timing
- Navratri is the busiest period, both Chaitra and Sharad; book early.
- Roads near Durgakund are crowded during Navratri.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple; the path is performed at your chosen venue.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house
- A hall for a larger family path
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Tell us whether you want one path, a path each day of Navratri, or a larger recitation.
- Keep red flowers, a red chunari and prasad ready, or ask for samagri.
- A full path with havan takes about three to four hours.
About Durga Saptashati Path
Recitation of the 700 verses of the Devi Mahatmya from the Markandeya Purana, traditionally chanted during Navratri and in times of difficulty.
Duration
3 to 4 hours for a single complete path
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
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Durga Saptashati Path in Varanasi: FAQs
Can the path be done every day of Navratri?
Yes. Many families book a daily path for all nine days. Share your dates and we will confirm the Pandit's schedule.
Can the path be done at Durgakund temple?
PujaKarma arranges Pandits for your own path at home or another venue. You can visit the temple for darshan separately.
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