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Mahishasura Mardini Stotram celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo-demon Mahishasura. The story is central to the Devi Mahatmyam / Durga Saptashati. This stotram is attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. It is recited during Navratri (especially Ashtami/Navami), on Tuesdays and Fridays, and during Durga Puja. Each verse ends with the iconic refrain "Jaya Jaya he Mahishasura Mardini" — making it one of the most musical and rhythmic Sanskrit compositions. Its complex alliterative style showcases the beauty of Sanskrit poetry.