A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.478
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.478
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DEVĪ MĀHĀTMYA. ‘The greatness of Devī.’ A poem of 700 verses, which celebrates the triumphs of Devī over various Asuras. It is the text-book of the worshippers of Devī, and is read daily in her temples. It is an episode of the Mārkandeya Purāna, and is also called Chandipātha.
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- Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit
- Devīmāhātmya — Sanskrit