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Chandi Paath · Durga Saptashati in Trimbakeshwar
The Durga Saptashati — 700 verses of the Devi Mahatmya in thirteen chapters — is recited by pandits as Chandi Paath, with a Chandi havan at the end, to seek the Goddess's protection, the removal of fear and enemies, and victory in difficult times.
- DurationOne full paath takes about 3–4 hours
- PanditsOne or more pandits, by the number of paaths
- OnlineYes, live
- CategoryPaath & jaap
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Photographs and short clips from pujas Pandit Rakesh Shukla Guruji has performed for families at Trimbakeshwar — the hall, the samagri and the havan exactly as your family will see them.
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Is this puja for you?
These are the situations in which Pandit Rakesh Shukla Guruji usually advises Chandi Paath · Durga Saptashati. The free Kundali check confirms it.
Signs & situations
- Protection from enemies, fear and court matters
- Health and safety of the family
- Strength in a difficult period or a big decision
- A vow (mannat) to the Goddess to be fulfilled
- Navratri and Durga Ashtami worship
What devotees seek from it
- The Goddess's protection and courage
- Removal of fear, negativity and opposition
- Peace, prosperity and fulfilment of a sankalp
Results depend on faith and on following Guruji's guidance after the puja. No honest pandit guarantees outcomes.
Best days
Navratri, Ashtami, Fridays, or a muhurat Guruji fixes
Duration
One full paath takes about 3–4 hours; Navchandi (nine paaths) over several days
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How Pandit Rakesh Shukla Guruji performs Chandi Paath · Durga Saptashati at Trimbakeshwar, in order. Guruji explains each step to the family as it happens.
- संकल्प व गणेश पूजन
Sankalp & Ganesh pujan
Resolution in your name, then Lord Ganesha and the Kalash are worshipped.
- देवी स्थापना
Devi sthapana
The Goddess is installed and worshipped with the Navarna mantra.
- सप्तशती पाठ
Saptashati paath
All thirteen chapters are recited with the Kavach, Argala and Keelak.
- चंडी हवन
Chandi havan
The verses are offered into the fire; for Navchandi, nine paaths precede the havan.
- कन्या पूजन व आरती
Kanya pujan & aarti
Young girls are honoured as the Goddess, aarti is done and prasad given.
The mantra
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche
Asked, answered.
०१Is Chandi Paath the same as Durga Saptashati?
Yes. Chandi Paath is the recitation of the Durga Saptashati — the 700 verses of the Devi Mahatmya from the Markandeya Purana. When the paath is completed with a havan it is called Chandi Havan or Chandi Yagya.
०२What is Navchandi?
Nine complete recitations of the Saptashati followed by a havan, usually over several days with several pandits. It is done for a major sankalp or during Navratri.
०३When is Chandi Paath done?
Any day is suitable, but Navratri, Durga Ashtami and Fridays are especially favoured. Guruji fixes the day from your purpose.
०४What does the puja cost?
Guruji tells each family the dakshina and the samagri arrangements on the call, after the free Kundali check, so there are no surprises on the day.
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Content reviewed by Pandit Rakesh Shukla Guruji, purohit at Trimbakeshwar (20+ years). Last updated .
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