Chandi Homam Mantra: Navarna Mantra & Durga Saptashati
Chandi Homam Mantra
The Chandi mantra — the Navarna mantra, the Durga Gayatri, and the Durga Saptashati at the heart of the homam.
The Chandi mantra
The core mantra of Goddess Chandika is the Navarna (Navakshari) mantra, chanted alongside the Durga Saptashati during the homam.
The nine-syllable mantra of Chandi
The bija mantra invoking Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati — the three powers of the Divine Mother.
Durga Gayatri mantra
Kanyakumari Dhimahi,
Tanno Durgih Prachodayat”
We meditate upon the Goddess; may Durga inspire and protect us.
Recitation of the Devi Mahatmyam
The heart of the homam is the recitation of the Durga Saptashati — 700 verses in thirteen chapters telling of the Goddess’s victory over the asuras. Chanted with correct metre by Karishye’s purohits the prescribed number of times (9, 101 or 1,001), it is what gives the homam its power. See the procedure and types.
Book Chandi Homam with Karishye
Verified Telugu purohits, the full Durga Saptashati recited with precision, and complete eco-friendly samagri — for protection, victory and the blessings of the Goddess, across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is the Chandi Homam mantra?
The Navarna mantra “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vicche”, chanted with the Durga Saptashati during the homam.
Q.What is the Durga Saptashati?
The Devi Mahatmyam — 700 verses on the Goddess’s victory over the asuras — recited the prescribed number of times in the homam.
Q.Can I chant the mantra myself?
The Navarna mantra is widely chanted, but the homam recitation is best performed by knowledgeable purohits for correct metre; Karishye’s purohits do so.