The Devi Bhagavata Purana is presented in the classical Purāṇic manner, being divided into twelve Skandhas, or cantos, which together comprise a total of 318 Adhyayas, or chapters. This twelvefold division mirrors the structure of other major Purāṇas, yet here it is wholly oriented toward the revelation of the Divine Mother. The Skandhas function as large thematic movements, while the Adhyayas provide the finer articulation of narrative, doctrine, and devotion. In this way, the text offers both breadth and depth, allowing the seeker to approach the Goddess through a carefully graduated scriptural architecture.

Within this overarching framework of twelve Skandhas and 318 chapters, each Skandha unfolds a particular segment of the vision of Devī. The cumulative structure supports a progressive immersion into the theology and worship of the Divine Mother, moving through mythology, philosophy, and spiritual practice. As the chapters advance, the text systematically elaborates the many manifestations and powers of the Goddess, especially in the more extensive portions of the work. The organization into Skandhas and Adhyayas thus serves not merely as a literary convenience, but as a contemplative pathway, guiding the reader step by step into a more intimate understanding of the supreme Shakti.