third navratra

Worship Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri

Maa Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Devi Durga and is worshipped on the 3rd of Navratri. Since she has a Chandra or half moon, in the shape of a Ghanta (bell), on her forehead, she is addressed as Chandraghanta. A symbol of peace, serenity and prosperity, Maa Chandraghanta has three eyes and ten hands holding ten types of swords, weapons and arrows. She establishes justice and gives Her devotees the courage and strength to fight challenges.

Her appearance may be of a source of power which is always busy killing and suppressing the bad and wicked. However, for her devotees, Maa is serene, gentle and peaceful. By worshipping Maa Chrandraghanta, you will open the doors to great respect, fame and glory. Maa also helps you attain spiritual enlightenment. Her idol, which symbolises both beauty and bravery, gives you the strength the keep the negative energy away and repels all the troubles from your life.

You need to follow simple rituals to worship Goddess Chandraghanta. You should first worship all the Gods, Goddesses and Planets in the Kalash and then offer prayer to Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya and Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vijaya, Jaya - the family members of Goddess Durga. The pooja should be concluded by worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta followed by a heartfelt prayer to Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma.

Chant this mantra to worship Maa \tChandraghanta...

The Appearance Of Goddess Chandraghanta

Goddess Chandraghanta is bright and charming. She is as bright as gold. Her appearance is extremely pleasant and blissful. She rides a tiger. Goddess Chandraghanta is embodied with ten hands and three eyes. Five of her hands have weapons. Two of her hands remain in the posture of giving blessings. Her other hands hold kamandal (A water vessel), lotus and rudraksha beads. Her roaring voice is enough for terrifying demons.

One distinct feature of her appearance is that well groomed with weapons, she always looks ready to go in the battlefield still her face is calm and poised like cool breeze.

The legend Of Chandraghanta

Goddess Chandraghanta is believed to be the married form of the Goddess Parvati. After getting married to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, just like her husband, started adorning her forehead with half moon. This is the reason that Goddess Parvati is known as Goddess Chandraghanta.

The Blessings Of Chandraghanta

She protects her devotees and fills bravery, courage and fearlessness along with patience, calmness and humbleness to them. Her soothing looks take away all sorrows and pain of her devotees.

Worshiping Goddess Chandraghanta on third day of Navratri, devotees feel strong, brave and courageous which helps eliminating their sorrow, obstacles and hazards in their paths.

Originally posted by: meenji22

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Originally posted by: rima4ever

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Originally posted by: meenji22

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Thanks for this beautiful post, Meenji. :)