Navratri Day 3 Devoted To Maa Chandraghanta, bestows spiritual power; Puja vidhi details

Worshipped on the third day of Navratri, Devi Chandraghanta is depicted with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead and multiple arms holding weapons.

New Delhi: On the third day of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta, the Goddess of courage, valor, and peace, bestowing spiritual power.

Chanting her mantras and performing aarti on this day removes negative energies, and brings inner harmony, immense energy, knowledge, and the fulfillment of the desires of the devotees.

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Maa Chandraghanta Symbolizes

Worshipped on the third day of Navratri, Devi Chandraghanta is depicted with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead and multiple arms holding weapons. It represents her ability to conquer fear and obstacles while governing the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus).
The real strength of Goddess Chandraghanta lies in fostering strength, composure, and guiding devotees toward a life of purity and righteousness.

Mata Chandraghanta is in charge of Lord Surya and govern Manipura Chakra. According to beliefs those who feel insecure, they should worship the Devi Chandraghanta. She is considered as one of the most peaceful incarnations of Goddess Durga.

Devi Chandraghanta is very kind to her devotees who adore Her with religious fervour and devotion. She
bestows wealth, happiness, success, and good health upon her devotees.

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Puja Vidhi

1. Wake up early and take a bath
2. Light a desi ghee diya, offer flowers, sweets and kumkum.
3. Recite Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati Path.
4. Offer milk as bhog prasad.
5. Do Durga Maa Aarti in the evening.
6. After all rituals break your fast with satvik food.

Maa Chandraghanta Mantra:

पिण्डजप्रवरारुढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता। प्रसादं तनुते मह्यां चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Pindaj Pravara Rudha Chand Kopastra Keyurta, Prasadam Tanute Maham Chandra Ghanteti Vishruta..!!

"I worship Devi Chandraghanta, who is mounted on the noblest of flesh-eating beasts (a tiger), and who is armed with fierce, angry weapons. O Devi, known as Chandraghanta, please bestow your grace upon me".

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Maa Chandraghanta Temple Prayagraj

The most revered Temple of Maa Chandraghanta is located in the Chowk in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is here in this Temple that Goddess Durga resides in the form of Chandraghanta. It is believed that this Temple is specifically mentioned in the Puranas.