The Durga Saptashati (दुर्गा सप्तशती) — also called the Devi Mahatmya or "Glory of the Goddess" — is a text of approximately 700 verses (shlokas) embedded in the Markandeya Purana (chapters 81-93). It is one of the most important Shakta texts, describing the goddess Durga's victory over the demons Mahishasura ( buffalo demon) and Raktabija (blood-seed demon). The text is recited during Navaratri (nine nights) and on other occasions when the goddess's protection is sought. It contains three major
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