offering to Goddess Durga through sacred fire are made during Chandi Homa.
Chandi Homa is performed while chanting verses from Durga Saptashati. A ritualistic reading of Durga Saptashati is part of the Navratri celebrations in the honor of the Goddess Durga.ĭurga Saptashati is significant composition to perform Chandi Homa which is one of the most significant Homa(s) done to gain health and to conquer over enemies. For ritual reading purposes a number of subsidiary texts are appended before and after of 700 verses. The seven hundred verses are arranged into 13 chapters. Now in the mean time make a coarse paste of Ginger, Garlic and dried red chili with 1-2 tsp of water. 700 verses and because of that the whole composition is known as Durga Saptashati. Steps of Preparation for Chicken Kasa or Chicken Kasha: Wash the chicken thoroughly and marinate with the 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of turmeric and 1 tsp of red chili powder for 15 mins 20 mins.
It is part of the Markandeya Purana, written by sage Markandeya. Durga Saptashati which is also known as Devi Mahatmya and Chandi Path is a Hindu religious text describing the victory of the Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
