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Shakti. The reading procedure of Devi Saptashati is given here in detail version. Many devotees
are confused on how to recite this powerful text – on which day, which adhyaya (chapter) needs
to be chanted..
There are two methods to start reading Devi Mahatmym – Trayangam and Navangam.
Trayangam is a method in which we need to chant three prayers – Devi Kavacham, Argala
Stotram and Devi Keelakam followed by Navakshari Mantram.
Navangam is a method for which nine prayers are recited prior of starting reading the book.
Navangam stotrams are: Devi Nyasa, Devi Avahana, Devi Namani, Argala Stotram, Keelaka
Stotram, Devi Hrudaya, Dhala, Devi Dhyana and Devi Kavacha.
As per the prescribed methods in ancient scriptures, Devi Mahatmya should be read in one
sitting. After finishing the recital of Devi Mahatmya, one should chant the Devi Suktam (slokas
7 to 36 of Chapter 8).
Apart from one sitting recital, devotees read Devi mahatmya for
Many devotees read Durga Saptashati during Navratri Durga Puja 9/10 days.. Here is the
procedure to read Devi Mahatmyam during Navratri
You can also complete the recital on 9th day by chanting Devi Aparadha Kshama Prarthana
Stotram on 9th day itself.
You should read Siddha Kunjika Stotram after completing the recital of every chapter.