Durga's Lion
The Devi, her lion, and nine nights of lamps.
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Navratri
Nine nights honouring the goddess Durga and her many forms, building to her victory over the buffalo-demon Mahishasura.
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The mountain's daughter, on a bull.
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Devi Mahatmya chapter 1 of 13 (Markandeya Purana 81), told with courage and no fear.
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Ages 7-12+🦁from$1.99 - Night Two: BrahmachariniComing soonSoonNight Two: Brahmacharini
The one who walks barefoot and does not give up.
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Ages 4-6+🦁from$1.99 - Saptashati chapter 2: The Slaying of Mahishasura's ArmyComing soonSoonSaptashati chapter 2: The Slaying of Mahishasura's Army
Devi Mahatmya chapter 2 of 13 (Markandeya Purana 82), told with courage and no fear.
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Ages 7-12+🦁from$1.99 - Night Three: ChandraghantaComing soonSoonNight Three: Chandraghanta
A moon-bell on her forehead.
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Ages 4-6+🦁from$1.99 - Saptashati chapter 3: The Slaying of MahishasuraComing soonSoonSaptashati chapter 3: The Slaying of Mahishasura
Devi Mahatmya chapter 3 of 13 (Markandeya Purana 83), told with courage and no fear.
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Ages 7-12+🦁from$1.99 - Night Four: KushmandaComing soonSoonNight Four: Kushmanda
A smile that made the sun.
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Ages 4-6+🦁from$1.99 - Saptashati chapter 4: The Devi's PraiseComing soonSoonSaptashati chapter 4: The Devi's Praise
Devi Mahatmya chapter 4 of 13 (Markandeya Purana 84), told with courage and no fear.
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Ages 7-12+🦁from$1.99 - Night Five: SkandamataComing soonSoonNight Five: Skandamata
A mother with a baby on her lap.
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Ages 4-6+🦁from$1.99 - Saptashati chapter 5: The Devi's Conversation with the MessengerComing soonSoonSaptashati chapter 5: The Devi's Conversation with the Messenger
Devi Mahatmya chapter 5 of 13 (Markandeya Purana 85), told with courage and no fear.
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Ages 7-12+🦁from$1.99 - Night Six: KatyayaniComing soonSoonNight Six: Katyayani
The daughter of Katyayana.
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Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati)
Markandeya Purana chapters 81–93; 13 chapters, 700 verses
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