Devi Saṁhitā
Category:
Puranic & Other Saṁhitās
The Devi Saṁhitā, typically considered part of the Skanda Purana, focuses on the Mahadevi (Great Goddess) as the supreme reality. It details her various forms, powers, and worship, emphasizing her as the source of creation, preservation, and destruction. This scripture elevates the Divine Feminine as the all-encompassing force, providing a complete theological, cosmological, and devotional framework for Goddess worship. Spiritual Significance: A sacred scripture that elevates the Divine Feminine as the all-encompassing force, providing a complete theological, cosmological, and devotional framework for Goddess worship. (Part of Skanda Purana)
Supremacy of the Goddess, Cosmic Creation, Avatars, Spiritual Path, Worship & Mantras
Quick Facts
Author
Rishi Medhas (narrated to King Suratha)
Origin Period
Early medieval period (approx. 6th–10th century CE)
Language
Sanskrit
Total Chapters
Over 12 chapters within the Skanda Purana