Reciprocal Interaction Between Śākta Theology and Ritual Praxis—a Study of Caṇḍī Pūjā and Devī Māhātmya in the Devī Mandir Community of Shree Maa

Śākta tradition is one of the major branches Hindu Theism which focuses on divine feminine. Recent scholarly researches mainly orient toward either its sacred text or ritual customs; however, textual exegesis and studies have mostly been two separate spheres. This paper presents an attempt to integrate two. It explores most essential practices tradition, Caṇḍī pūjā, discusses relationship with theology in principal Devī Māhātmya. My research revolves around questions: what ways does Māhātmya inform praxis pūjā? How practice help practitioners understand faith tradition? The examines pūjā from three aspects: (1) structure liturgical use text; (2) materials their theological functions; (3) activity—spotlighting specific moment Candā pūjā. I draw conclusion that there a reciprocal interaction between theology—the message provides foundation for acts as experiential way understanding theology.