Shardiya Navratri / Read the story of Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri

Shardiya Navratri: The third day of Navratri is dedicated to the Chandraghanta form of Maa Durga. This form of Maa Chandraghanta is considered to be very peaceful and beneficial. Her worshippers believe that by worshiping the mother, they get spiritual power, which helps in developing inner peace and virtues in life. Along with this, by the grace of Maa Chandraghanta, the seeker gets relief from all kinds of physical and mental diseases.

Form and symbol of Maa Chandraghanta

A bell-shaped crescent is adorned on the forehead of Maa Chandraghanta, hence she is called "Chandraghanta". Her body shines like gold, which is a symbol of divinity and purity. Maa rides on a lion and kills enemies and protects her devotees. Maa Chandraghanta has ten hands, which contain symbols of both weapons and blessings, which tells that on one hand she is the goddess of power and on the other hand she is also a kind and compassionate mother.

Auspicious time of worship

According to the Vedic calendar, the time of the third day of Navratri is especially important for the worship of Maa Chandraghanta. This year, the auspicious time of worship will be from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm. During this time, devotees worship the mother, offer special offerings to her and receive blessings.

Story of Maa Chandraghanta

According to religious beliefs, Maa Chandraghanta was incarnated when a fierce war broke out between the gods and demons. An asura named Mahishasura was fighting with the gods to gain control over heaven. Seeing this crisis, the gods prayed to the Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh for help. Hearing the prayers of the gods, the energy that appeared from the anger of the Trimurti led to the incarnation of a divine goddess. This goddess was given his trident by Lord Shiva, a chakra by Lord Vishnu, and a bell by Indra. Along with this, the Sun gave her his brightness and a sword, while the lion was made her vehicle.

Mother Chandraghanta killed Mahishasura, protected the gods and established peace in the world. This form of the mother is powerful and courageous, yet compassionate and gentle towards her devotees. She is the goddess who removes all sufferings and provides peace.

Importance of worshiping Mother Chandraghanta

Worshiping Mother Chandraghanta leads to spiritual advancement in the life of the devotee. Self-confidence increases with the blessings of the mother and a person develops a sense of patience, tolerance and balance. Also, the worshiper of Mother Chandraghanta gets relief from diseases and obstacles, and he is able to face all the struggles of life without fear. Worshiping Mother Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri is considered especially fruitful, because on this day peace, prosperity and success are attained by the grace of the mother.

Worshiping Mother Chandraghanta removes all the sufferings, diseases and obstacles in life and brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the life of a person.