Navratri Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharani Puja, Date, Tithi and Colour
The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. She is the second form of Nava Durga. She blesses the devotees with eternal bliss through the wisdom of the Supreme Self. She is also called Tapascharini, Aparna, and Uma. The date for Maa Brahmacharini Puja 2024 is as follows.
Shardiya Navratri Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini Puja Muhrat
The date for Brahmacharini Maa Puja is October 04, 2024, Friday
NOTE: The exact time for Puja may vary from location to location. Consult your Pandit for accurate Muhrat.
What is the Importance of Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini?
‘Brahmacharini,’ means the search for divine knowledge and living a celibate life. People pray to her for wisdom and spiritual growth.
Her presence is believed to brighten the universe. With her blessings, devotees can overcome ignorance and darkness in their lives. This form of the Maa also symbolises the dedication and self-discipline needed for spiritual progress.
Maa Brahmacharini is a symbol of love, devotion, knowledge, and wisdom. She represents simplicity. Her name means “the one who performs penance,” with “Brahm” referring to penance. According to legend, she was born in the Himalayas and was inspired by rishi Narada to perform intense penances to win Bhagwan Shiva as her husband.
Maa Brahmacharini is believed to bestow wisdom and knowledge upon her devotees. Her worship brings great fortune and helps remove obstacles from one’s path. On the second day of Navratri, praying to her aids in overcoming challenges.
She is honoured alongside Bhagwan Shiva, and praying to her can enhance one’s moral values. Worshiping Maa Brahmacharini also provides the strength needed to achieve one’s goals.
Astrological Importance of Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini?
In Vedic astrology, Maa Brahmacharini is linked to the planet Mars or Mangal. Mars is a representation of energy, courage, and determination. By worshipping Maa Brahmacharini, devotees can develop the positive qualities of Mars. This includes gaining physical and mental strength, improved focus, and spiritual growth.
Navratri Day 2 Colour – Green
On the 2nd day, we worship Goddess Brahmacharini, who is a symbol of penance and meditation. The green colour symbolises life and fertility, bringing a sense of freshness and renewal. This day inspires us to seek inner peace and pursue our goals.
What is the Legend Behind Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini?
Devi Brahmacharini was an incarnation of Maa Durga. She is honoured on the 2nd day of the nine-day Navratri festival. After giving up her life as Sati, Devi Parvati was reborn in the Himalayas and became known as Brahmacharini.
The name Brahmacharini comes from “Brahm,” meaning austerity or penance, and “Charini,” meaning a devoted female worshipper. When rishi Narada visited her, she asked how she could marry Bhagwan Shiva again. He told her she needed to perform severe penance.
Determined to marry Shiva, Devi Parvati undertook intense penance for thousands of years. For the first thousand years, she ate only fruits and flowers; for the next thousand, only vegetables; and for three thousand years, only dried leaves. Eventually, she stopped eating altogether, focusing solely on her penance, which made her very weak.
When her mother visited her and saw her condition, she cried out, “Oh! Ma!” Because of this, Devi Parvati is also called Uma. After she stopped eating leaves, she earned the name Aparna, meaning one who lives without leaves.
Seeing her dedication, Bhagwan Brahma blessed her, saying that Bhagwan Shiva was pleased with her penance and that they would marry in this life.
How to Perform Maa Brahmacharini Puja on Day 2 of Navratri?
Follow these steps to perform Maa Brahmacharini Puja on the 2nd day of Navratri.
- A Kalasha, betel nuts, coins, raw rice mixed with turmeric, and Durva grass, is placed at the centre.
- A Swastik is drawn on the pot with red Kumkum and five mango tree leaves are arranged around its neck.
- The pot is covered with a coconut wrapped in red cloth and tied with a sacred thread.
- A Akhand Jyoti is lit and kept burning for nine days. This installation is a symbol of prosperity and auspiciousness.
- Devotees vow to fast for nine days and seek the blessings of Devi Brahmacharini.
- Offerings include white flowers, lotus, sweets like Pista Barfi, red Chunri, bangles, Kumkum, incense, camphor, and Naivedyam.
- The day is filled with chanting Maa Brahmacharini’s mantras, reciting Durga Saptasati, and performing Aarti. For a detailed explanation related to Puja Vidhi, you can speak to our expert pundits and astrologers at NamoAstro any time.
Maa Brahmacharini Aarti
The aarti for Maa Brahmacharini is as follows:
जय अम्बे ब्रह्मचारिणी माता।जय चतुरानन प्रिय सुख दाता॥
ब्रह्मा जी के मन भाती हो।ज्ञान सभी को सिखलाती हो॥
ब्रह्म मन्त्र है जाप तुम्हारा।जिसको जपे सरल संसारा॥
जय गायत्री वेद की माता।जो जन जिस दिन तुम्हें ध्याता॥
कमी कोई रहने ना पाए।कोई भी दुख सहने न पाए॥
उसकी विरति रहे ठिकाने।जो तेरी महिमा को जाने॥
रद्रक्षा की माला ले कर।जपे जो मन्त्र श्रद्धा दे कर॥
आलस छोड़ करे गुणगाना।माँ तुम उसको सुख पहुँचाना॥
ब्रह्मचारिणी तेरो नाम।पूर्ण करो सब मेरे काम॥
भक्त तेरे चरणों का पुजारी।रखना लाज मेरी महतारी॥
You can read about more Durga mantras and their meanings here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is special on 2nd day of Navratri?
A: The 2nd day of Navratri is dedicated to the Maa Brahmacharini.
Q: Who is the Goddess of Navratri day 2?
A: Maa Brahmacharini is the goddess of the 2nd day of Navratri.
Q: What is the colour of day 2 of Navratri?
A: Devotees wear white on the 2nd day of Navratri.
