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Markandeya Purana
Brahmaमार्कण्डेय पुराण
Main Deity:Devi (Durga) / Brahma
Verses:~9,000
Chapters:137
Description
The Markandeya Purana with approximately 9,000 verses is narrated by sage Markandeya. Its most celebrated section is the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati), 700 verses glorifying the Divine Mother. This is recited during Navaratri and is foundational to Shaktism.