Chaṇḍī Homam

The Devī Māhātmya offered into fire

Purpose: worship of the Divine Mother as Chaṇḍī/Durgā for strength, courage and protection from adversity. The 700 verses of the Durgā Saptaśatī (Devī Māhātmya, from the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa) are recited, with offerings into the fire.

When: especially during Navarātri, on Aṣṭamī or Navamī, or on Fridays and Tuesdays. The Navārṇa mantra “oṃ aiṃ hrīṃ klīṃ cāmuṇḍāyai vicce” is central. It is a long, elaborate homam, performed by priests, often in temples or as a community event.

700 verses · Navarātri

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