Durga Saptashati (also known as Devi Mahatmyam and Chandi Patha) is a religious text of Hinduism; part of the Markandeya Purana, and estimated to have been composed between 400-600 CE. This text describes the Goddess Durga as the supreme power and creator of the universe. The Devi Mahatmya or Devi Mahatmyam is a Hindu religious text describing the Goddess as the supreme power and creator of the universe. Devi Mahatmyam is also known as the Durg? Saptashat? or Ca??? P??ha.