Karamkand

DURGA PAATH

1. Durga Shapshati 2. Nav Chandi 3. Sat Chandi 4. Sahastra Chandi Nav Chandi Nav Chandi Puja is performed during the period of Navratri. Nav Chandi is a powerful and elaborate ritual dedication to goddess Durga, centered around the recitation of the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path), a scripture of 700 verses. The ritual, often conducted over nine days, involves a fire ceremony (Yagna) and is performed to invoke the goddess's blessing for protection, success, and the removal of obstacles. Typically held during Navratri, it requires precise chanting and offerings by priests, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere. The Nav Chandi Yagna is revered for its potency in dispelling negativity and attracting divine grace. Sat Chandi The **Sat Chandi Path** is a powerful and intricate Vedic ritual dedicated to Goddess Chandi, the fierce form of Durga. Central to the ceremony is the recitation of the **Durga Saptashati**, 700 verses celebrating the goddess’s victories over evil. This ritual, which includes sacred offerings and a havan (fire ritual), is believed to bring divine protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Whether performed during Navaratri or for specific blessings, the Sat Chandi Path invokes the goddess’s grace for peace, success, and spiritual empowerment. Sahastra Chandi Sahastra Chandi is a Hindu ritual that involves performing a 1000 Durga Saptashati Paths, 100 Durga Saptashati Yagnas, and other rituals. This ritual usually involves 11 priests who perform the Yagna. The Homa is done with specially prepared materials and the Yagna also involves Ahutis. The purpose of this ritual is to invoke the goddess MAHAKALI, MAHALAXMI, and MAHASARASWATI, to seek their blessings and improve awareness, eliminate negative karma, and increase spiritual and material power.