Navratri 3rd Day: Maa Chandraghanta, Know the Worship Method and Mantra

Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi:  9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Navratri. The third incarnation among these is that of Goddess Chandraghanta. There is a tradition of worshipping maa Chandraghanta  on the third day. This year, in Chaitra Navratri 2024, the worship of Mata Chandraghanta (Maa Chandraghanta Puja) will take place on April 11, 2024.

So let us know in this blog of Vama – How to worship Mata Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri?

Who is Maa Chandraghanta?

Mata Chandraghanta is also known as Chandrakhand, Chandika and Ranchandi. There is an hour-shaped crescent moon on the mother’s forehead, that is why she is called Chandraghanta. It is believed that the Mother is holding a trident, sword and mace in her hands to remove the sorrows of her devotees.

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Now let us know here, what is the worship method and mantra of Maa Chandraghanta?

Maa Chandraghanta Puja Vidhi

• On Tritiya Tithi, April 11, 2024, after taking bath in the morning, meditate and take the name of Mata Chandraghanta.

• After cleaning the place where you have established Ghatasthapana, place the idol of Mata Chandraghanta on a red or yellow cloth.

• Now apply kumkum and Akshat tilak to Maa Chandraghanta.

• Worship the Maa Goddess properly by placing incense near her picture.

• Mata Chandraghanta loves yellow colour, hence, offers yellow flowers and offerings to her.

• Before concluding the puja, recite the worship mantras of Goddess Chandraghanta.

• After that you should recite Durga Saptashati and Chandraghanta Mata Aarti.

• By reciting these mantras all the wishes will fulfil.

Maa Chandraghanta Bhog (Maa Chandraghanta Prasad)

Maa Chandraghanta is very fond of sweets and kheer made from milk. Therefore, on this day, offer things made from milk and donate it to Brahmins. This brings happiness and prosperity in the house.

It is believed that offering milk pleases Maa Chandraghanta and bestows her blessings of prosperity.

Maa Chandraghanta Mantra

Pindaja Pravara Rudha Chandakopastrakairyuta।

Prasadam Tanute Mayhem Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Chandraghanta Rupena Samsthita।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Maa Chandraghanta Aarti

After completing the puja, one must perform the aarti of Mata Chandraghanta.

Jai Maa Chandraghanta Sukh Dhaam,

Poorn Ki Jo Mere Sabhi Kaam.

Chandra Samaan Tum Sheetal Daati,

Chandra Tej Kirano Mein Samaati.

Krodh Ko Shaant Karne Waali,

Meethe Bol Sikhane Wali.

Man Ki Maalik Man Bhaati Ho,

Chandraghanta Tum Vardhaati Ho.

Sundar Bhav Ko Laane Waali,

Har Sankat Mein Bachaane Waali.

Har Budhwar Jo Tujhe Dhyaaye,

Shraddha Sahit Jo Vinay Sunaaye.

Moorti Chandr Aakaar Banaaye,

Sanmukh Ghee Ki Jyot Jalaye.

Sheesh Jhuka Kahe Man Ki Baat,

Poorn Aas Karo Jagdaata.

Kaanchi Pur Sthan Tumhaara,

Karnaatika Mein Maan Tumhaara.

Naam Tera Ratoo Maharani,

Bhakt Ki Raksha Karo Bhawani.”

Maa Chandraghanta Story

According to the hindu religion, Mata Durga took the form of Mata Chandraghanta when the terror of demons started increasing in heaven. Mahishasura was fighting a fierce and fierce battle with the gods. Because Mahishasura wanted to get the throne of Devraj Indra and establish his dominance over the heavenly world. When the gods came to know about this, they all became worried and approached Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

The Trinity listened to the gods and expressed anger. It is said that due to this anger, an energy came out from the Trinity and from the same energy a goddess was incarnated, whose name is Mata Chandraghanta. Lord Shankar gave his trident, Vishnu his chakra, Indra his bell, Surya his glory, sword and lion to that goddess. After this, Mata Chandraghanta killed Mahishasura and protected the gods and heaven.

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