
Chapter 6 of Devi Mahatmyam describes how the demon, Shumbha, when told of Goddess Kalika’s response to his marriage proposal, becomes angry and sends his commander, Dhoomralochana, to capture her and bring her to him. But Kalika killed him in no time, and she as well as her mount, the lion, killed the rest of his army. Devotees chant these verses during Durga Pooja to invoke Durga’s blessings and protection.