Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 3: Today is the third day of Chaitra Navratri, which is dedicated to the worship of Maa Chandraghanta. This day is considered very auspicious for gaining courage, self-confidence and fearlessness. It is believed that worshiping the mother on this day destroys fear and negative energy. Along with this, a person gets strength and patience in life.
Form of Maa Chandraghanta
A half-moon sits on the forehead of Maa Chandraghanta, due to which she has got this name. She has weapons in her ten hands and the posture is like a warrior ready for war. It is said that by worshiping her, a person becomes powerful and self-reliant. In astrology, the mother is associated with Mars, so those people who have weak Mars in their horoscope, get special benefits by worshiping Maa Chandraghanta.
Maa Chandraghanta Worship method and offering
It is considered auspicious to offer milk and milk-based sweets to Maa Chandraghanta. Along with this, it is considered auspicious to wear red clothes during worship and offer red flowers, red sandalwood and red chunri to the mother. Chanting the ‘Ram’ seed mantra is beneficial to activate the Manipur Chakra on this day.
Freedom from Mangal Dosh
If there is Mangal Dosh in the horoscope of a person, then worshiping Maa Chandraghanta proves to be extremely beneficial. Offering red flowers, copper coin or copper object in worship gives special results. Along with this, chanting the mantra “Om Ang Angarakaya Namah” can get rid of Mangal Dosh and removes all your troubles. On this holy occasion of Navratri, worshiping Maa Chandraghanta makes a person feel fearless and powerful in life.
Maa Chandraghanta Katha
According to mythology, a demon named Mahishasura usurped the throne of Devraj Indra. Mahishasura wanted to rule the heaven. Knowing his desire, the gods became worried, after which they approached the Tridev i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Shankar for their problem. Hearing the tale of Mahishasura’s terror, the Tridev became angry. Due to this anger, energy was generated from the mouths of all three. Maa Chandraghanta was born from this energy. To end Mahishasura, Lord Shankar gave his trident to the mother and Lord Vishnu gave his chakra. After this, all the gods and goddesses also handed over their weapons to the mother. Indradev gave his bell to the mother. After this, Maa Chandraghanta killed Mahishasura and protected the gods.