Navratri Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta Puja, Date, Tithi, Colour
The third roop of Maa Durga to be worshipped on Navratri is Maa Chandraghanta. The name Chandraghanta is made up of the words Chandra (Moon) and Ghanta (Bell). The goddess has a crescent moon on her head. She looks beautiful and charming. She has golden skin. She possesses ten hands and 3 eyes.
Shardiya Navratri Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta Puja Muhrat
Shardiya Navratri Day 3 – October 5th, 2024, Saturday
NOTE: The exact time for Puja may vary from location to location.
What is the Importance of Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta?
Devi Chandraghant has 10 hands and 8 of them are decorated with a weapon in each one. The other two hands are in the abhaya mudra, bestowing a boon and stopping harm. She rides on a tiger. With her blessings, all the sins of the worshipper get washed out. And all the obstacles that were present in the path of the devotees get cleared out.
Devotees also install Durga Yantra on this particular day to remove all the negativities from life.
On the 3rd day of Navratri, worshippers connect with the Manipur Chakra. With the blessing of Maa Chandraghanta, they can see spiritual and divine things. They can also sense her heavenly fragrance and hear different divine sounds. However, on this day, it’s important for the devotee to stay disciplined and careful.
Astrological Importance of Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta?
People with Venus defects in their horoscopes should also worship Maa Chandraghanta on this day, as it helps remove those defects and strengthens Venus.
Navratri Day 3 Colour: Grey
Devi Chandraghanta is celebrated for her power to fight negative energies. The grey colour symbolises steadiness and calmness. She reminds us to be patient and in control. The day is focused on clearing our minds and facing challenges directly.
What is the Legend Behind Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta?
As per the texts, an Asur named Mahishasura gained the power of invincibility from Bhagwan Brahma through tapasya. After receiving this boon, he became arrogant and started hurting both gods and humans. The gods, feeling helpless, turned to the Tridev—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—for help.
The three gods combined their powers to create a warrior goddess named Durga, who was given divine abilities and weapons. Durga fought Mahishasura for nine days and nights. On the 3rd day of the battle, she took the form of Goddess Chandraghanta. She had a half-moon-shaped bell on her forehead that made a loud, terrifying sound, frightening Mahishasura’s armies.
Angered by the sound, Mahishasura sent his strongest demon, Raktabeej, to fight her. However, Goddess Chandraghanta easily defeated Raktabeej with her weapons and powers. After this victory, she continued to battle Mahishasura and ultimately defeated him on the ninth day. This victory represents the triumph of good over evil and the restoration of peace and prosperity.
How To Perform Maa Chandraghanta Puja on Day 3 of Navratri?
On the 3rd day of Navratri, when worshipping Devi Chandraghanta, devotees should offer her red clothes and red flowers. After this, they should chant the Nivaran Mantra. Keep the red cloth in your safe, as this helps with financial stability.
Those hoping for a child or wanting their children to be brave and successful should also worship her.
Offer red flowers, a copper coin, or any copper item to Maa Chandraghanta. After the worship, keep the coin in your purse or wear it around your neck for her blessings.
When doing the Bhog ritual, offer her halva and dry fruits. To get rid of debt, chant the mantra of Maa Chandraghanta 51 times.
If you want success in your finances or career, offer a lotus flower garland to the goddess. For economic prosperity, on this day, you can also offer rice, flowers, and Roli to the roots of a banana tree.
Mantra for worshipping Maa Chandraghanta
पिंडज प्रवर रूढ़ चंद कोपास्त्र मुकुट प्रसादं तनुते मह्यम् चंद्र घंटेति विश्रुता।
You should chant this mantra of Maa Chandraghanta 108 times
ॐ ह्रीं श्री चंद्र घंटा दुर्गायै नमः
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः
पिण्डज प्रवरारूढ चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता
प्रसादं तनुते मध्यमं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता
You can read more about Durga mantras and their meanings here.
Maa Chandraghanta Aarti
The aarti for Maa Chandraghanta is as follows:
॥ आरती देवी चन्द्रघण्टा जी की ॥
जय माँ चन्द्रघण्टा सुख धाम।पूर्ण कीजो मेरे काम॥
चन्द्र समाज तू शीतल दाती।चन्द्र तेज किरणों में समाती॥
मन की मालक मन भाती हो।चन्द्रघण्टा तुम वर दाती हो॥
सुन्दर भाव को लाने वाली।हर संकट में बचाने वाली॥
हर बुधवार को तुझे ध्याये।श्रद्दा सहित तो विनय सुनाए॥
मूर्ति चन्द्र आकार बनाए।सन्मुख घी की ज्योत जलाएं॥
शीश झुका कहे मन की बाता।पूर्ण आस करो जगत दाता॥
कांचीपुर स्थान तुम्हारा।कर्नाटिका में मान तुम्हारा॥
नाम तेरा रटू महारानी।भक्त की रक्षा करो भवानी॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is not allowed on Navratri?
A: During Navratri, one should strictly avoid consumption of tamasic substances such as alcohol, non-vegetarian food among others.
Q: Who is the goddess of Navratri day 3?
A: On the 3rd day of Navratri, Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped.
Q: Why is Navratri celebrated?
A: The Navratri, is the celebration of 9 forms of Maa Durga.
