Devi Bhagavata Purana
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The great Purana of the Goddess, in which Devi is the supreme reality. Shakta tradition counts it among the Mahapuranas; other lists treat it as an Upapurana.
| Tradition | Hindu (Shakta) |
|---|---|
| Type | Purana |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | c. 2nd millennium CE (scholarly estimate; dates are debated) |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Vyasa |
What it contains
- 12 books (skandhas), mirroring the structure of the Bhagavata Purana.
- The Goddess as the source of creation, preservation and dissolution.
- Her victories over demons.
- The Devi Gita, the Goddess's own teaching.
Significance
It is the principal Purana of Shakta devotion and is recited especially during Navratri.