Devi Mahatmya is a collection of 700 verses glorifying Goddess
Durga. It is taken from the scripture
Markandeya Purana. Written in
Sanskrit, the Devi Mahatmya is to be read without a break.
Devi Mahatmya is read regularly during the Navaratri festival. Devi Mahatmya is alternately called Durga Saptashati.