Where does the Durga Saptashati come from?

Printed in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Shiwalay curates from named workshops and shows the cluster on every product.

How do I use the Durga Saptashati?

Read the Kavach, Argala and Keelak first, then the chapters for the day. In Navratri, many read the thirteen chapters across the nine nights. Wrap it in a red cloth when it is not being read.

How big is the Durga Saptashati?

Hardbound, 240 pages; weight 280 g. Measured on the piece as shipped; handmade items vary by a few millimetres.

How do I care for the Durga Saptashati?

Keep dry, out of direct sun, and dust with a soft cloth.

How long does delivery of the Durga Saptashati take?

In-stock items dispatch within 24 hours and reach most Indian cities in two to five days. Shipping is free above ₹999. Replacement within 7 days of delivery.

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Durga Saptashati

Name: Durga Saptashati
Brand: Shiwalay Curated
SKU: durga-saptashati-book
Price: 299 INR
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With the Devi Kavach, Argala and Keelak, in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning

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Printed book; 280 g, size declared below
Curated from a named workshop

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Choose an edition that prints the Kavach, Argala and Keelak at the front. They are read before the thirteen chapters.

About this piece

The Durga Saptashati, also called the Devi Mahatmya, is the text read through the nine nights of Navratri. It opens with the Devi Kavach, Argala and Keelak, then tells the Devi's victories in thirteen chapters. This edition prints the Sanskrit with the Hindi meaning.

Material: Printed book
Origin: Printed in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Size: Hardbound, 240 pages
Weight: 280 g

Why it's traditionally used

The Durga Saptashati, also called the Devi Mahatmya, is the text of Navratri: seven hundred verses telling the Devi's victories, read across the nine nights. The Devi Kavach, Argala and Keelak are read before it.

How to use

Read the Kavach, Argala and Keelak first, then the chapters for the day.
In Navratri, many read the thirteen chapters across the nine nights.
Wrap it in a red cloth when it is not being read.

Care

Keep dry, out of direct sun, and dust with a soft cloth.

In the box

Durga Saptashati, hardbound

Shipping and returns

Dispatched from our fulfilment partner within 24 hours for in-stock items. Made-to-order pieces ship from the workshop with tracking. Replacement within 7 days of delivery for damage or mismatch; certified items are re-verified on return. Read the shipping and returns policies.

Quick answers

Where does the Durga Saptashati come from?: Printed in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Shiwalay curates from named workshops and shows the cluster on every product.
Why is the Durga Saptashati traditionally used?: The Durga Saptashati, also called the Devi Mahatmya, is the text of Navratri: seven hundred verses telling the Devi's victories, read across the nine nights. The Devi Kavach, Argala and Keelak are read before it.
How do I use the Durga Saptashati?: Read the Kavach, Argala and Keelak first, then the chapters for the day. In Navratri, many read the thirteen chapters across the nine nights. Wrap it in a red cloth when it is not being read.
What is included with the Durga Saptashati?: Durga Saptashati, hardbound.
How big is the Durga Saptashati?: Hardbound, 240 pages; weight 280 g. Measured on the piece as shipped; handmade items vary by a few millimetres.
How do I care for the Durga Saptashati?: Keep dry, out of direct sun, and dust with a soft cloth.
How long does delivery of the Durga Saptashati take?: In-stock items dispatch within 24 hours and reach most Indian cities in two to five days. Shipping is free above ₹999. Replacement within 7 days of delivery.