The Sri Devi Khaḍgamālā Stotram is a revered Sanskrit hymn that enumerates the divine names of deities residing in the Śrī Chakra, revealing the secrets of the nine Āvaraṇas. This sacred text offers 15 distinct variations, each with unique salutations, and is considered a potent means of worship, bestowing the benefits of the entire Śrī Chakra Navāvaraṇa Pūjā.”

The Khaḍgamālās consist of 15 variations, with three sets of five Mālās dedicated to Śakti, Śiva, and Śiva-Śakti as Mithunas. Each set includes five unique salutations: Sambudyanta, Namonta, Svāhānta, Tarpaṇānta, and Jayānta, with the Sambudyanta Śakti mala being the most commonly chanted.

Chanting the Khaḍgamālā is believed to confer the same benefits as performing the entire Śrī Chakra Navāvaraṇa Pūjā. Śarada Navaratri offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your devotion to the Divine Mother.

This concise version of the Khaḍgādi Pañcadaśa Mālā is intended to facilitate devotees’ spiritual growth. We suggest reciting this set of 15 Khaḍgamālās daily, following Guru Garu’s guidance. Start on Padyami and read one Khaḍgamālā each day, with the sole intention of seeking the Divine Mother’s boundless grace.

A more elaborate and detailed guide to upasana, including symbolic representations of deities and yantras, can be found in the following scriptures.