Durga Saptashati, also called Chandi Path, is recited in thirteen chapters in praise of Maa Durga. Pandit Mohit Tiwari Ji offers a single path, a Navratri path over nine days, or a path with havan, in your name from Ujjain.
Significance
Durga Saptashati, also known as Devi Mahatmya or Chandi Path, is a section of the Markandeya Purana. It has about 700 verses in thirteen chapters, in which Maa Durga appears as the power that upholds dharma. According to tradition, it is the most revered text for Devi worship, especially in Navratri.
The path is usually begun with Devi Kavach, Argala and Keelak stotra, and ends with Devi Suktam and kshama prarthana. The nine days of Navratri are traditionally the best time, though a single path can also be done on Ashtami or on a Friday.
Ujjain has a long tradition of Shakti worship, with Harsiddhi Devi, Gadkalika and the Chausath Yogini remembered here. Pandit Mohit Tiwari Ji recites the path with correct pronunciation and a measured pace, and devotees may seek blessings for strength, courage and family well-being.
Choose your package
- ₹5,100
Single Path (Online)
About 3 hours
One complete path in your name, live or recorded.
- Sankalp with name and gotra
- One complete Saptashati path
- Kavach, Argala and Keelak stotra
- Live video link or recording
- Online sankalp
- Live video
- ₹7,100
Path with Havan in Ujjain
About 4 hours
One path with navarna jaap and havan, in person.
- Complete Saptashati path
- Navarna mantra jaap
- Havan with ahuti
- Samagri by Guruji
- Prasad
- In person
- ₹11,000
Navratri Path (9 Days)
9 days
Daily path through Navratri with havan and kanya pujan.
- Daily path for nine days
- Daily sankalp in your name
- Navami havan and purnahuti
- Kanya pujan
- Daily video update
- Prasad
- In person
- Online sankalp
- Live video
Prices include pandit dakshina and samagri for the package shown. Travel and stay are not included.
Benefits devotees seek
- Devotees seek strength, courage and inner peace
- The most revered text for Navratri worship
- Traditionally recited for family well-being
- Suitable for Ashtami, Navami and Friday observances
- Can be offered as a single path or the full nine-day path
- Calm, rhythmic recitation helps focus the mind
How the pujan is performed
- 1
Pavitrikaran, aachman and sankalp with name and gotra
- 2
Ganesh pujan and kalash sthapana
- 3
Invocation and pujan of Maa Durga
- 4
Devi Kavach, Argala and Keelak stotra
- 5
Navarna mantra jaap "ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे"
- 6
Path of the thirteen chapters of Saptashati
- 7
Havan with ahuti and purnahuti (optional for single path)
- 8
Aarti, kshama prarthana, kanya pujan and prasad
Who usually performs it
- Devotees observing Chaitra or Sharad Navratri
- Families who regularly worship Maa Durga
- Those who wish for strength and calm in a demanding phase
- Families starting something new with Devi's blessings
- NRI devotees who cannot recite it themselves
Samagri & offerings
- Durga idol or picture
- Saptashati granth
- Red chunri and kumkum
- Red flowers
- Kalash with coconut
- Panchamrit
- Ghee lamp and incense
- Fruits and sweets
Best time
Chaitra and Sharad Navratri, Ashtami, Navami and Fridays are traditionally preferred. Guruji fixes the exact muhurat.
Details needed for the sankalp
Full name · Gotra · Family members · Your wish (sankalp)
Questions about this pujan
How many verses are there in the Saptashati?
It is called Saptashati because it has about 700 verses, arranged in thirteen chapters. Different editions count slightly differently, which is common in tradition.
Which package is best for Navratri?
The nine-day Navratri path is traditional. If that is not possible, a single path with havan on Ashtami or Navami is a common choice.
Do I have to take part in the path myself?
No. The pandits recite on your behalf with your sankalp. You may join live and listen, or simply receive the recording.