Chandi Path
April 26, 2007
The main piece of traditional literature for Durga is called Chandi Path; about 700 verses that tells the story of Durga. It contains many famous mantras and is in its entirety considered to be one big long mantra.
In this temple in Varanasi you see the Chandi Path enscribed on the walls of the temple…a feature not seen in any temple in South India that I have ever visited. I suspect the reason is that there is no light colored stone like marble in the south. Most temples are created from a dark greenish granite. Personally, I find it strikingly beautiful.
