Goddess Durga is the fierce form of Devi who, as Shakti, is considered the personification of Universal energy. According to the Devi Bhagavata, the Universe is but Her manifestation. The worship of Durga is believed to be more than 4,000 years old in India.

This Amar Chitra Katha is based on the Durga-Saptashati of the Markandeya Purana.