Devi Kavacham
The Durga Kavach in Hindi and English, presented for easy daily reading
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About Devi Kavacham
Devi Kavacham brings one of the most cherished prayers of the Devi tradition to your iPhone and iPad. Kavach is a Sanskrit word meaning armour, and the Durga Kavach — 61 shlokas from the Markandeya Purana, part of the Durga Saptashati — is traditionally recited as a protective prayer, invoking the Devi in her many forms.
The app was created with one simple goal: to make the Kavacham easy to read for everyone. The full text is available in both Hindi and English, laid out in a clear, readable format and accompanied by beautiful pictures of Devi Maa. Each part of the body is mentioned in the verses, and the Devi, under her different names, is prayed to for happiness, wealth, health, power and prosperity.
Whether the Kavach is part of your daily practice or something you turn to during Navratri and special occasions, Devi Kavacham keeps the complete text with you wherever you go — free on the App Store.
Key features
The complete Durga Kavach
All 61 shlokas from the Markandeya Purana, part of the Durga Saptashati, presented in full.
Hindi and English
Read the Kavacham in Hindi or English, whichever language you are most comfortable reciting in.
Easy-to-read presentation
Verses are laid out in a clear, readable format accompanied by beautiful pictures of Devi Maa.
Rooted in tradition
The Kavach — Sanskrit for armour — is traditionally recited for protection and for happiness, health and prosperity.
How to use Devi Kavacham
Download Devi Kavacham from the App Store
Devi Kavacham is free to download and works on iPhone and iPad running iOS 7.0 or later.
Choose your language
Pick Hindi or English, depending on which script you prefer to read and recite from.
Read the shlokas
Move through the 61 verses at your own pace in a clear, easy-to-follow layout with images of the Devi.
Make it part of your practice
Return to the app whenever you recite the Kavach — daily, during Navratri, or on any occasion that calls for it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Devi Kavacham?
Kavach is a Sanskrit word meaning armour. The Durga Kavach is a collection of 61 shlokas from the Markandeya Purana and forms part of the Durga Saptashati. In it, the Devi is worshipped in her different forms, and she is traditionally prayed to for protection as well as happiness, wealth, health, power and prosperity.
Which languages is the text available in?
The app presents the Devi Kavacham in both Hindi and English, so you can read and recite in whichever script you are more comfortable with.
Does the app include audio of the Devi Kavacham?
No — the app is a reading companion, not an audio player. The full text is presented clearly in Hindi and English. Many devotees read along in the app while playing a recitation of their choice from elsewhere.
Can I read the Kavacham offline?
Yes. The complete text is included in the app itself, so you can read the shlokas without an internet connection — at home, while travelling, or at the temple.
Is Devi Kavacham free?
Yes, Devi Kavacham is free to download from the App Store. Some premium features may be offered inside the app.
Which devices does Devi Kavacham support?
Devi Kavacham runs on iPhone and iPad running iOS 7.0 or later. An Android version is planned — check back on this page for the Google Play link.
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