Argala Stothram narrated by Sage Sri Maarkandeya Rushi forms part of Devi Mahaatyam also known as Devi (Durga) Sapthasati is an extract from Maarkandeya Purana. A very popular prayer, Argala Stothram eulogizes the eminence of Goddess Durga who is also called Goddess Shakthi. Generally we find people reciting this stothra during Devi Navarathri. It is believed to bestow upon the devotees all-round peace, prosperity and remove all ills and obstacles. It is revered as equivalent to Saptha Sati and is recited prior to paaraayana of Devi Mahatmya.

సర్వ మంగళ మాంగళ్యే! శివే! సర్వార్థ సాథికే!

శరణ్యే త్ర్యంబకే దేవీ! నారాయణీ! నమోస్తుతే