It is a long tradition that one reads the devi-bhagavatam or the devi mahatmyam (durga saptasati, 700 verses on Durga) during the 7 Days Navarathri period. If you refer to the agni purana, then it is said that the Puratashi and Panguni (in Tamil months) i.e. Ashvin and Chaitra are like the two jaws of [...]
Devii Maahaatmya, adhyaaya 5, shlokas 14-80. Sarva Mangala Mangalyae Shivae Savartha Sadikae Sharanyae Tryambakae Gauri Narayani Namostutae Salutations to the three-eyed Goddess, Gauri, the spouse of Shiva, who blesses us by fulfilling all our desires. We salute the Goddess Narayani who showers the highest blessings on us.
Gâyatrî Mantra We meditate on the glory of the Creator; Who has created the Universe; Who is worthy of Worship; Who is the embodiment of Knowledge and Light; Who is the remover of all Sin and Ignorance; May He enlighten our Intellect.
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