Na Kavacham Na Argala Stotram Kilkam Na Rahasyaam,

Na Suktam Naapi Va Dhyanam Na Nyaaso Na Vaa…

For the worship of Lakshmi, there is no hymn equal to the Sri Sukta. The letters, syllables and words in the fifteen verses of Sri Sukta, collectively form the sound body of Lakshmi, the presiding deity of this Hymn.

Step-wise direction to perform Durga Puja - Excluding Kalash-puja or Ghatsthapana :: First perform ‘Atma Puja’ for self-purification. This is done by the chanting of the following mantras-”OM APAVITRAH PAVITRO VA SARVAVASTHAM GATOAPI VA, YAH SMRAIT PUNDARIKA AKSHAM SA VAHY ABHYANTARAH SHUCHIH.” Explanation: Whoever contemplates upon Vishnu gets automatically purified, both mentally and physically….

|| Shree Mahachandi Strotra || Jai Chandi Ambe Maharani, Jai Vardati Jai Kalyani Singh Vahini, Kharagh Dharini, Jai Durge Jai Daitya Shangharini | Daksh Suta Jai Uma Bhavani, Shankar Priye Dati Sukh Dani Chinta Sakal

Some biased and outdated elements have inserted the ruling in the scriptures that the recitation…