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On the third day of Navratri, which falls on September 28 this year, devotees of Goddess Durga will worship Maa Chandraghanta. Each of the nine days of this auspicious festival is dedicated to a different form of the Navdurgas (nine avatars of Goddess Durga). Maa Chandraghanta is Goddess Parvati’s married form. She is also known as Chandrakhanda, Chandika, or Rannchandi, and is a symbol of bravery and fearlessness.
Who is Maa Chandraghanta?
According to Hindu mythology, when Lord Shiva arrived at King Himavan’s palace to marry Maa Parvati, her mother, Maina Devi, fainted due to his unusual avatar. Lord Shiva wore a snake around his neck, his hair was unruly, and his wedding party included ghosts, sages, goblins, and ghouls. The Goddess Parvati then took the form of Maa Chandraghanta and prayed to Lord Shiva, who then appeared as a charming Prince. The two got married afterwards.
When Mahagauri began wearing a half Chandra on her brow, she was dubbed Goddess Chandraghanta. She rides a tiger to symbolize bravery, has ten hands, and wears the semicircular moon (Chandra) on her brow. In her left hands, Goddess Chandraghanta holds Trishul, Gada, Sword, and Kamandal (her fifth hand is in Varada Mudra), and in her right hands, she holds a lotus flower, arrow, Dhanush, and Japa Mala (her fifth hand is in Abhaya Mudra).
Maa Chandraghanta is fully equipped for battle in this form. Though the Goddess is ruthless to demons and enemies, she is extremely compassionate to her devotees. The sound of the moon bell on her forehead is said to drive away all spirits from her devotees. According to legends, during her battle with demons, the sound produced by her bell sent thousands of wicked demons to the abode of God of Death.
Significance:
Maa Chandraghanta is known for annihilating her devotees’ enemies. Furthermore, her blessings can remove all sins, sufferings, and negative energies from the lives of her devotees. The Goddess is also known to govern the planet Shukra and to help everyone maintain harmony in their lives.
Day 3 of Navratri Samagri and Puja Vidhi:
On Day 3, devotees should rise early, bathe, and dress in clean, new clothes. Place the Goddess’s idol on a chowki or in your puja sthaan and bathe it in Kesar, Ganga Jal, and Kewra. The Goddess should then be dressed in gold and given yellow flowers, Jasmine, panchamrit, and mishri. Maa Chandraghanta is also given a special bhog of kheer.
Day 3 of Navratri Timing:
The third day of Navratri falls on Wednesday, September 28 this year. On this day, the Brahma Muhurta begins at 04:36 a.m. and ends at 05:24 a.m., according to Drik Panchang. The Vijaya Muhurta will last from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Furthermore, Amrit Kaal will be present from 09:12 pm to 10:47 pm, and Ravi Yoga will be present from 05:52 am on September 29 to 06:13 am on September 29.
Day 3 of Navratri Color:
Royal Blue is the color of the third day of Navratri. This vibrant hue represents wealth and serenity.
Bhog Maa Chandraghanta:
Devotees offer kheer as prasad to Maa Chandraghanta, the avatar of Goddess Durga worshipped on the third day of Navratri.
Maa Chandraghanta Mantra, Prarthana and Stuti:
1) Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
2) Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta
3) Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Chandraghanta Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
Source:HT
