Chandi Parayana

Chandi Parayana

Chandi Parayana is a powerful and sacred Vedic ritual, performed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Chandi (also known as Durga or Parvati), who symbolizes strength, protection, and empowerment. In Gokarna, a town famous for its spiritual significance and the presence of the ancient Gokarna Temple, Chandi Parayana holds a special place as a way to seek divine protection and spiritual growth.

The ritual involves the recitation of the Chandi Stotra or Durga Saptashati (a text consisting of 700 verses that praise Goddess Durga) by priests or devotees. This is done with utmost devotion, often over several days, accompanied by offerings of flowers, fruits, and other sacred items. The recitations are believed to invoke the goddess’s divine presence, ward off negativity, and bring prosperity, health, and peace.

In Gokarna, the peaceful and spiritually charged atmosphere enhances the power of the Chandi Parayana. Devotees often perform this ritual during auspicious occasions or to seek divine intervention in overcoming obstacles in life. The combination of Gokarna’s sacred energy, the devotion of the participants, and the potent verses of the Durga Saptashati makes Chandi Parayana a deeply transformative and spiritually uplifting experience.

• Sankalpam (Taking the Vow)
• Ganapathi Prarthana
• Recitation of Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati)
• Offering Flowers and Naivedyam (Sacred Food)
• Dhoopa, Deepa, Aarti and Prayers for Blessings
• Ashirvachana and Prasada Distribution