Devi Bhagavata Purana

The Devi Bhagavata Purana (, ), also known as the Srimad Devi Bhagavatam is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas of Hinduism. Composed in Sanskrit by Veda Vyasa. the text is considered as a major purana for Devi worshippers. It promotes devotion towards Mahadevi.

The purana consists of twelve cantos (sections) with 318 chapters.It is one of the most important works in Shaktism

 Nomenclature 
The title of the text, Srimad Devi Bhagavata, is composed of two words, which together mean "devotees of the blessed Devi".

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Category:Hindu texts