The third day of Navratri is dedicated to the third form of Goddess Durga, which is known as Maa Chandraghanta. She is the married form of Goddess Parvati and is known for being peaceful and concerned about the welfare of her devotees.
Maa Chandraghanta Vrat Katha
As per Hindu scriptures, Maa Parvati, after getting married to Lord Shiva, took the form of Maa Chandraghanta. Her name translates to ‘one who has a half-moon on her head shaped like a bell’. In her iconography, she is shown with 10 hands full of weapons, with her third eye always open. Goddess Chandraghanta carries Trishul, Gada, Sword and Kamandal in her four left hands and keeps the fifth left hand in Varada Mudra. She carries lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush and Japa Mala in her four right hands and keeps the fifth right hand in Abhaya Mudra.
Mantras For Maa Chandraghanta
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥
Om Devi Chandraghantaya Namah
Puja Vidhi For Maa Chandraghanta
After getting up early, light a desi ghee diya and offer shringar, vermillion and flowers to Goddess Chandraghanta. After this, invoke the goddess by reciting her mantras and doing her aarti.
Maa Chandraghanta Aarti
जय मां चंद्रघंटा सुख धाम।
पूर्ण कीजो मेरे सभी काम।
चंद्र समान तुम शीतल दाती।
चंद्र तेज किरणों में समाती।
क्रोध को शांत करने वाली।
मीठे बोल सिखाने वाली।
मन की मालक मन भाती हो।
चंद्र घंटा तुम वरदाती हो।
सुंदर भाव को लाने वाली।
हर संकट मे बचाने वाली।
हर बुधवार जो तुझे ध्याये।
श्रद्धा सहित जो विनय सुनाएं।
मूर्ति चंद्र आकार बनाएं।
सन्मुख घी की ज्योत जलाएं।
शीश झुका कहे मन की बाता।
पूर्ण आस करो जगदाता।
कांची पुर स्थान तुम्हारा।
करनाटिका में मान तुम्हारा।
नाम तेरा रटू महारानी।
भक्त की रक्षा करो भवानी।
Important Rituals
Start The Day With Bell Sound (Ghanta Ritual)
Ring a bell during your morning puja. This is directly connected to Maa Chandraghanta’s energy. This can clear negative vibrations and activate positive energy in your surroundings. It improves focus during prayer.
Offer Milk-Based Bhog
Offer pure and simple items like milk, kheer and sweets made from milk. This is because milk symbolizes purity and nourishment – aligning with Maa Chandraghanta’s calm and strong nature.
Meditate
Light a diya, sit straight for 5-10 minutes, focus on your goals and visualize overcoming your fear.
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