The Third Day – Mother Chandraghanta

On the third day of Navaratri, the third manifestation of Mother Durga—Maa Chandraghanta—is worshipped. A crescent moon, shaped like a bell, adorns her forehead, symbolising valour, peace, and courage. She rides a lion (Simha) and holds various weapons in her ten hands. Worshipping her dispels fear, boosts self-confidence, and provides protection against negative energies.

A bell-shaped crescent moon rests on the Mother’s forehead; for this reason, she is known as 'Chandraghanta.' With a golden radiance, the Mother rides a lion and has ten arms, through which she destroys evil.

After taking a bath in the morning, offer sindoor (vermilion), akshat (whole rice grains), gandha (fragrant substances), and red or yellow flowers (especially marigolds or jasmine) to the Mother.

Sweets made from milk, kheer (rice pudding), or honey are offered to the Mother as bhog.

Chant this mantra during worship:

"Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah."

By the grace of Mother Chandraghanta, worldly troubles are resolved, mental peace is attained, and the devotee experiences a flow of energy in the Manipura Chakra (the navel chakra).

Worshipping her bestows fearlessness, along with happiness and prosperity.