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New Delhi: On the third day of Shardiya Navratri i.e. today, 13 October 2026, Tuesday, Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Maa Durga, is being worshipped. There is a religious belief that worshipping Maa Chandraghanta removes fear, negativity and obstacles in life. This form of the goddess is considered a symbol of courage, peace and power. An hour-shaped crescent moon is adorned on the forehead of Maa Chandraghanta, due to which she is called Chandraghanta. The goddess is riding on a lion and has various weapons in her ten arms. It is believed that worshiping her gives the devotees fearlessness and self-confidence.
On the third day, wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta, take bath and wear clean clothes. Purify the place of worship with Ganga water. Install the statue or photo of Maa Chandraghanta at the post. First of all, light the lamp and take a pledge to fast and worship. Offer red and yellow flowers, kumkum, akshat, vermillion, incense and lamp to the mother. After this, offer fruits, sweets and Panchamrit. Burn camphor and worship and chant the mantras of Maa Chandraghanta. Reciting Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati is considered auspicious. In the end, perform Maa Aarti with the family and pray for happiness and prosperity.
According to religious beliefs, Maa Chandraghanta is very fond of milk and milk products. Offering Kheer to Maa Goddess on the third day of Navratri is considered most auspicious. Apart from this, sweets made of saffron, cardamom and dry fruits can also be offered. While preparing Bhog, complete care should be taken of cleanliness and purity. After the puja, the prasad should be distributed among the family and the girls. It is believed that when offered with a true heart, Mother Goddess removes all sorrows.
According to the mythology, a demon named Mahishasura had troubled the gods with his powers. He tried to take over heaven. Then all the gods sought help from Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Hearing the call of the gods, a divine goddess appeared from the splendour of the three gods. All the gods gave her weapons. Lord Shiva gave the trident, Vishnu gave the chakra and Indradev gave the bell. Armed with weapons, the Goddess challenged Mahishasura to a fight and after a fierce battle, she killed him. This event is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
Chant these mantras during worship.
Meditation Mantra:
Pindjapravararudha chandakopastrakaryuta.
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥
Beej Mantra:
Aem Shreem Shaktaayi Namah.
It is believed that chanting the mantra with devotion brings peace to the mind and happiness and prosperity in the house.
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