DAY THREE
Mantra
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः।
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah.
Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Chandraghanta.
Day 3 of Navaratri:
Goddess Chandraghanta
Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day of Navaratri as the third form of Navadurga. She represents courage, protection, and readiness to fight against evil.
Who is Goddess Chandraghanta?
Goddess Parvati married Lord Shiva; she wore a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead. This form is known as Chandraghanta.
How is Goddess Chandraghanta depicted?
Chandraghanta is depicted with several arms, carrying divine weapons, and riding a tiger. Her appearance expresses her readiness to protect the world from evil while remaining compassionate towards her devotees.
Why Is Goddess Chandraghanta Worshipped on Day 3 of Navaratri?
Goddess Chandraghanta is the third form in the traditional Navadurga sequence. In this sequence, she follows Shailaputri, associated with the beginning of the spiritual journey, and Brahmacharini, associated with devotion and discipline.
Her worship is commonly understood as representing the courage to face difficulties and protect what is right.
May Goddess Chandraghanta bless us with courage, peace, and protection.
Om Sri Matre Namah.