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Durgakund · Varanasi
Recitation of the 700 verses of the Devi Mahatmya from the Markandeya Purana, traditionally chanted during Navratri and in times of difficulty. Book an experienced Pandit for your home or venue in Durgakund, Varanasi.
Overview
Durga Saptashati, also called the Devi Mahatmya or Chandi Path, is a holy text of 700 verses (sapta-shati) in 13 chapters, forming part of the Markandeya Purana. It narrates the Goddess's victories over Madhu-Kaitabha, Mahishasura and Shumbha-Nishumbha, and is one of the most revered texts of Shakta worship.
Durgakund takes its name from the historic Durga temple and the large water tank, or kund, beside it. The area sits in south Varanasi between Bhelupur and Lanka, along the road that leads towards the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, and it has long been one of the most devotional parts of Kashi.
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Yā devī sarvabhūteṣu śaktirūpeṇa saṁsthitā, namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ.
Samagri can be arranged on request for delivery in Durgakund.
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For popular muhurat dates and festival seasons, it helps to enquire a week or two ahead where possible. For other dates, shorter notice is often manageable, we confirm availability on WhatsApp.
The cost depends on the vidhi, the number of Pandits, samagri and travel within Varanasi. We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after understanding your requirements, before you confirm anything.
It depends on whether it is a single path, a multi-day or samput path, the number of Pandits, samagri and location. Share details on WhatsApp for a quote.
A complete path with preliminary and concluding stotras usually takes about 3 to 4 hours for a single Pandit. Samput paths take considerably longer.
1.5 to 2 hours for Ghatasthapana; daily puja or path across nine days as agreed
The nine-night worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms, beginning with Ghatasthapana and concluding with Kanya Pujan and Navami havan.
4 to 6 hours, longer for extended formats
A powerful fire ritual to Goddess Chandi, performed with verses of the Durga Saptashati for protection and strength.
Worship of Maa Durga, the protective form of the Divine Mother, performed at home or during Navratri with Saptashati recitation and aarti.
Devotional recitation of Sundarkand from Goswami Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, celebrating Hanuman's journey to Lanka, often sung with family on Tuesdays.
शुभं भवतु
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