Valor and Abundance – Maa Chandraghanta Puja
The third day of Sharadiya Navratri is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, the divine form of Goddess Maa Durga known for her grace, bravery, and protective energy. She symbolizes beauty blended with courage and removes all fears, sufferings, and obstacles from the lives of her devotees. Worshipping her brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual strength, making this day one of the most significant during the Navratri celebrations.
Date and Colour of the Day— Navratri Day 3 (Goddess Maa Chandraghanta)
- Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026 (Tritiya)
- Goddess Worshipped: Maa Chandraghanta— third form of Mata Durga, destroys struggles and bestows devotees with peace and courage.
- Colour of the Day 3: Red— symbolizing confidence, calmness, and divine energy.
- Mata Chandraghanta Puja: Third day stands for red color. Devotees are encouraged to wear red during Navratri celebrations. Red is considered the Goddess’ favorite hue for offering Chunri and is a symbol of passion, strength, and love. Embracing this vibrant color is believed to fill one’s life with energy, vitality, and determination.
Who Is Maa Chandraghanta?
Maa Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Goddess Durga, revered for her power to bless devotees with calmness and fearlessness. Her name comes from the crescent moon (Chandra) shaped like a bell (Ghanta) adorning her forehead.
She is depicted with a radiant golden complexion, riding a lion, and having ten hands that hold various weapons and divine objects. This form of the Goddess represents her dual role as both a compassionate mother and a ferocious warrior who protects her devotees from negativity and evil forces.
Significance of Day 3 of Navratri
The third day of Navratri holds deep spiritual meaning as it signifies the awakening of inner strength and self-confidence. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Chandraghanta on this day:
- Removes fear, negativity, and obstacles from life.
- Inspires courage, discipline, and focus in the devotee’s spiritual journey.
- Helps attain mental clarity and inner calmness amidst life’s struggles.
- Symbolizes the balance of serenity and strength—teaching us to remain humble while being fearless.
By honoring Maa Chandraghanta on Day 3, devotees strengthen their resolve and prepare themselves to face life’s challenges with faith and valor.
Rituals of Navratri Day 3 that Bring Peace and Calmness
- Begin the puja with Ghatasthapana and offer prayers with devotion.
- Light a diya with desi ghee and offer red flowers to the Goddess.
- Chant Durga Saptashati mantras and Maa Chandraghanta’s prayers for blessings.
- Offer fruits, milk, and sweets as bhog.
- Meditate upon her crescent-shaped tilak and invoke her grace.
Mantras of Navratri Day 3 That Resonate
1. Chandraghanta Dhyana Mantra
ध्यान मन्त्र:
पिण्डजप्रवरारूढ़ा चण्डकोपास्त्रकेर्युता।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Meaning:
Seated on a tiger, adorned with weapons and radiating divine energy, Maa Chandraghanta bestows her grace and removes fears from the hearts of her devotees.
2. Chandraghanta Mantra
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥
Meaning:
Salutations to Goddess Chandraghanta, the one who brings peace, courage, and spiritual strength.
3. Beej Mantra
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे॥
Meaning:
A powerful beej mantra invoking the combined energies of Goddess Durga for strength, protection, and blessings.
4. Prayer Mantra
सिंहवाहिनी खड्ग-गदा धनुष-बाण
चक्र वराभीतं करैः त्रिपुर सुन्दरीं
चन्द्रघण्टां प्रणम्याहं
चन्द्रार्क-वदना-शुभाम्॥
Meaning:
I bow to Maa Chandraghanta, the radiant Goddess with a moon-like face, riding a lion, holding divine weapons, and blessing her devotees with courage and prosperity.
✨ These mantras can be recited 11, 21, or 108 times with devotion on Day 3 of Navratri while offering flowers, incense, and red chunri to Maa Chandraghanta.
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Why Day 3 of Navratri is Important for You
Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta on Day 3 offers:
- Embodiment of courage, bravery, and protection.
- Removes fear, negativity, and obstacles from life.
- Helps maintain balance between calmness and strength.
- Inspires confidence, vitality, and determination.
Modern-Day Celebrations and Spiritual Teachings
- Modern-Day Celebrations
- Devotees observe fasts, perform special pujas, and visit Durga temples adorned with flowers and lights.
- Many women offer red chunri, sindoor, and bells (ghanta) to the Goddess as symbolic offerings.
- Communities organize cultural programs, devotional music (bhajans), and group prayers, strengthening social harmony.
- In urban settings, people celebrate at home with simple rituals, online satsangs, and virtual pujas, making devotion accessible for all.
- Spiritual Teachings
- Maa Chandraghanta teaches us to stay fearless yet compassionate in life.
- Her crescent bell represents the awakening of inner consciousness and vigilance against negativity.
- She reminds devotees that real strength lies in balancing calmness with courage.
- Worshipping her on Day 3 inspires one to cultivate self-confidence, discipline, and spiritual focus in modern life.
A Call for Peace and Courage
The worship of Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri inspires courage, positivity, and a fearless spirit. She is the embodiment of tranquility and valor, reminding devotees that inner strength combined with devotion can overcome any darkness. By surrendering to her with faith, one experiences peace, prosperity, and spiritual elevation.
Her blessings fill you with confidence, discipline, and determination, making it an ideal time to set positive intentions and move forward fearlessly. Spiritually, Day 3 is a turning point in Navratri where devotion deepens and the devotee begins to feel a stronger connection with the Divine Mother.