Durga Saptashati recited with Batuk Bhairav mantras as samput, at the Batuk Bhairav Temple, Varanasi.
This puja honours Maa Durga and Lord Batuk Bhairav, the gentle, protective form of Bhairav. At Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple in Varanasi, the Durga Saptashati is recited with Batuk Bhairav mantras placed around it as samput, which is believed to add to the chanting's spiritual power. Devotees perform it for lasting obstacles, negative energies, hidden enemies, fear and repeated misfortune.
It starts with Gauri Ganesh puja. Deep pujan follows, honouring the lamp as a symbol of light and wisdom. Navagrah dhyan pujan then asks the nine planetary deities for balance. Batuk Bhairav shodashopachar pujan comes next, with offerings and mantras. The main ritual is the samputit Durga Saptashati path with Batuk Bhairav samput mantra. The puja ends with prayers and blessings for the devotee.