Goddess Durga Devi
Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path) is a powerful text dedicated to Goddess Shakti. The reading procedure of Devi Saptashati is given here in detail version. Many devotees are confused on how to recite this powerful text – on which day, which adhyaya (chapter) needs to be chanted..
In 2025, Navratri begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. Chaitra Vasant Navratri begins on March 30 and ends on April 7.
There are two methods to start reading Devi Mahatmym – Trayangam and Navangam.
Trayangam is a method in which we need to chant three prayers – Devi Kavacham, Argala Stotram and Devi Keelakam followed by Navakshari Mantram.
Navangam is a method for which nine prayers are recited prior of starting reading the book. Navangam stotrams are: Devi Nyasa, Devi Avahana, Devi Namani, Argala Stotram, Keelaka Stotram, Devi Hrudaya, Dhala, Devi Dhyana and Devi Kavacha.
As per the prescribed methods in ancient scriptures, Devi Mahatmya should be read in one sitting. After finishing the recital of Devi Mahatmya, one should chant the Devi Suktam (slokas 7 to 36 of Chapter 8).
Devi Saptashati Parayana in 3 days
Apart from one sitting recital, devotees read Devi mahatmya for three consecutive days: Prathama Charitra or 1st Chapter on first day, Madhyama Charitra (2, 3, 4 chapters) on 2nd day, and Uttama Charitra (5-13 chapters) on third day.
Example:
Durga Saptashati 1st Chapter on 22 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 2nd, 3rd and 4th Chapters on 23 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 5th to 13 Chapters on 24 September 2025
Devi Saptashati Parayana in 7 days
Some devotees also read Devi Mahatmya in 7 days. They chant 1st Chapter on first day, 2-3 chapters on 2nd day, 4th chapter on 3rd day, 5-8 chapters on 4th day, 9-10 chapters on 5th day, 11th chapter on 6th day and 12-13 chapters on 7th day.
Example:
Durga Saptashati 1st Chapter on 22 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 2nd and 3rd Chapters on 23 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 4th Chapter on 24 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 5th to 8th Chapters on 25 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 9th and 10th chapters on 26 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 11th chapter on 27 September 2025
Durga Saptashati 12th and 13th chapters on 28 September 2025
Each chapter should be read in single sitting. Due to any reason, Parayana is stopped in between a chapter; the whole chapter should be read again.
The order of reciting Durga Saptashati Parayana daily is: Trayanga Mantra, Devi Mahatmya text followed by Devi Suktam.
Many devotees read Durga Saptashati during Navratri Durga Puja 9/10 days.. Here is the procedure to read Devi Mahatmyam during Navratri
How to read Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam) during Navratri festival
1st day: Chapter 1 (Madhu kaitabha samhaaram) | 22 September 2025
2nd day: Chapter 2, 3 and 4 (Mahishhasura samhaara) | 23 September 2025
3rd day: Chapter 5 and 6 (Dhuumralochana vadha) | 24 September 2025
4th day: Chapter 7 (Chanda Munda vadha) | 25 September 2025
5th day: Chapter 8 (Rakta biija samhaara) | 26 September 2025
6th day: Chapter 9 and 10 (Shumbha Nishumbha vadha) | 27 September 2025
7th day: Chapter 11 (Praise of Narayani) | 28 September 2025
8th day: Chapter 12 (Phalastuti – reciting merits or benefits) | 29 September 2025
9th day: Chapter 13 (Blessings to Suratha and the Merchant) | 30 September 2025
10th day: Chapter 14 (Aparadha Kshamaprarthana) on 10th day | 1 October 2025
You can also complete the recital on 9th day by chanting Devi Aparadha Kshama Prarthana Stotram on 9th day itself.
You should read Siddha Kunjika Stotram after completing the recital of every chapter.
Jai Mata Di!!!!!
This time Navratri is from 16-23 Oct, 8 days only. How do I read Saptashathi during this time as the above mentioned format is for 9/10 days.
If you examine all the days, u’ll see that the 3rd and 4th day of navratri will fall on one day only; the third day. Thus, read the chapters that are recommended for the 3rd and 4th day. I did this.
Hope it helps and Jai Mata Di!!!
As per my understanding we have to read chapter 8,9 and 10 tomorrow as 5th and 6th puja falling on the same same day.
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