Durga Saptashati Path
दुर्गा सप्तशती पाठDevi puja and a complete reading of all thirteen chapters of Durga Saptashati.
Why is this puja performed?
Durga Saptashati Path is often arranged during Navratri or when a family wants to pray to Maa for protection and strength. The pandit reads the Goddess’s stories and hymns from all thirteen chapters. You can sit with your family and listen to the complete path.
One complete path includes all thirteen chapters. Ask which opening and closing prayers are included. A Chandi Havan is a separate booking unless it is listed in your puja.
When families arrange it
- Navratri
- A Devi sankalp for protection and strength
- Your family’s puja or thanksgiving
How the puja is performed
The steps below explain what usually happens. Before you book, the pandit will confirm the readings, their number and any differences at your temple.
Sankalp and puja arrangement
You take the sankalp for the complete path. The pandit arranges Maa’s image, the lamp and a kalash if it is part of the puja.
Ganesh and Devi pujan
The puja begins with Ganesh remembrance and Devi worship. You offer flowers and join the prayer to Maa.
Preparatory recitations
The pandit reads the Kavach, Argala, Keelak and any other opening texts included in the tradition being followed.
All thirteen chapters
All thirteen chapters are read in order. You can listen or follow the book; tell us if you would also like a short Hindi explanation.
Closing prayers to Devi
The pandit reads the closing prayers and asks forgiveness for any errors in the worship. Flowers and bhog are offered to Maa.
Aarti and prasad
You join Devi aarti and receive prasad. If you have booked a Chandi Havan, we will give you its separate time and details.
What you and your family do
Keep enough time to hear the complete path. If you want the main passages explained in Hindi, tell us when booking.
What to prepare
- Confirm one complete path and its preliminary angas
- Arrange seating for the full recitation
- Confirm kalash, akhand deep or havan separately
Let us know how many people are coming and if anyone needs a chair or help reaching the puja. We will send the material list, time and meeting point when your booking is confirmed.
Where will it take place?
We will confirm a suitable home, temple-approved space or separate puja venue in Gaya before booking.
Estimated price and what it covers
The estimate starts at ₹15,000 for the ceremony described here. We confirm the total after checking the venue, date and pandit arrangements.
- The pandit’s dakshina for the puja and readings you book.
- The usual materials needed for this puja.
- The puja in your family’s names, with help from our local team.
Temple tickets, transport, accommodation, special offerings, venue hire, meals and prasad delivery are separate unless your quote includes them. Any tax or extra charge will be stated before payment.