People celebrate Chaitra Navratri with great pomp and show all over India, making it one of the most significant Hindu festivals. It is a nine-day-long festival that commemorates the nine avatars of Goddess Durga. On the third day of Chaitra Navratri, which falls on March 24, 2023, devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga. Auspicious day for devotees to seek blessings of peace, prosperity and happiness through prayers. In this article, we will discuss the significance and rituals of Navratri Day 3: Worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta, the third form of Navdurga.
Who is Maa Chandraghanta?
People worship Maa Chandraghanta for her grace, bravery, and courage as she is the married form of Goddess Durga. Because she adorns a half-moon on her forehead, people know her by the name of Chandraghanta. After marrying Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga started adorning this half-moon. Maa Chandraghanta mounts on a tiger and carries different weapons in her ten arms.
Maa Chandraghanta Puja Mantra
The devotees chant the following mantra to worship Maa Chandraghanta:
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Chandraghanta Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah Significance of Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta
Chandraghanta blesses her devotees with courage, strength, and prosperity. People worship her to seek protection from enemies, evil forces, and all kinds of negative energies. One can overcome all obstacles in life and be blessed with success and happiness by offering prayers to Maa Chandraghanta.
Puja Vidhi for Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta
To perform the puja of Maa Chandraghanta, devotees must take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes. The devotee must then place the idol or picture of Maa Chandraghanta on a clean cloth and decorate it with flowers and garlands. Perform the puja with incense, lamp, sandalwood, red flowers, fruits, milk, and kheer.
Conclusion
Chaitra Navratri is an auspicious occasion that holds a lot of significance in the Hindu religion. It is celebrated with great fervour and devotion across India. On 3rd day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees pray to Maa Chandraghanta for peace, prosperity, and happiness. Praying to Maa Chandraghanta removes life obstacles and brings courage, strength, and prosperity to devotees. Performing the puja of Maa Chandraghanta with utmost devotion and following the right vidhi can help one receive the blessings of the goddess.