What the tradition says
Grand Shakta fire-rite built on oblations of the 700-verse Devi-mahatmya (Chandi). One of the heaviest classical remedies, traditionally invoked for sustained, compounded affliction. Requires qualified ritviks.
What it addresses
- Mars
- Ketu
- Papa samyam
Traditional timing
- Navaratri (both Chaitra and Sharadiya) are canonical.
- Ashtami and Navami are the culminating days.
- Scale (navavarana, shata-chandi, sahasra-chandi) is set by the tradition.
Source
Devi-mahatmya (Markandeya Purana); Chandi-homa-paddhati
Common questions
- What is Chandi-homa?
- Grand Shakta fire-rite built on oblations of the 700-verse Devi-mahatmya (Chandi). One of the heaviest classical remedies, traditionally invoked for sustained, compounded affliction. Requires qualified ritviks.
- What does Chandi-homa address?
- Traditionally associated with Mars, Ketu. Cited in connection with Papa samyam.
- When is Chandi-homa traditionally performed?
- Navaratri (both Chaitra and Sharadiya) are canonical. Ashtami and Navami are the culminating days. Scale (navavarana, shata-chandi, sahasra-chandi) is set by the tradition.
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