Navratri 2025 Day 3: On the third day of Navratri, Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped as a divine blend of power and serenity. She is named ‘Chandraghanta’ because of the crescent moon shaped like a bell adorning her forehead. Her radiant golden aura grants devotees immense energy and courage. Seated on a lion, she wields weapons in her ten hands, inspiring fearlessness and righteousness. Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta brings peace, prosperity, and relief from obstacles. If you seek harmony and success in life, her devotion is essential. Let’s explore her worship rituals and fasting rules.
Worship Rituals Of Maa Chandraghanta
1. Begin The Day With Purity
- Bathe before sunrise and wear clean clothes.
- Purify the worship area with Gangajal and place Maa Chandraghanta’s idol or picture.
2. Take A Vow And Invite Maa Chandraghanta
- Take a vow to seek Maa's blessings and meditate on her.
- Hold rice or flowers in your hand and chant the mantra "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Viche" for blessings.
3. Perform The Abhishek Of Maa
- Bath Maa with Gangajal, milk, yogurt, honey, and ghee (known as Panchamrit).
- Afterward, bathe Maa with clean water.
4. Offer Adornments And Food Offerings
- Dress Maa in red or yellow clothes and offer sandalwood, flowers, and fragrant incense.
- Offer saffron-flavoured kheer, fruits, Panchamrit, and sugar in the bhog.
5. Light A Lamp And Chant The Mantras
- Light a ghee lamp in front of Maa and purify the surroundings with incense and the light of the lamp.
6. Perform The Aarti And Circumambulate
- Ring the bell of Maa Chandraghanta and perform the Aarti, as it drives away negative energies.
- Circumambulate Maa 3 or 9 times and offer flowers.
7. Accept The Prasad
- After the puja, accept the bhog as prasad and distribute it among family members.
Rules For Maa Chandraghanta Vrat
1. Follow A Sattvik Diet
- Avoid consuming onions, garlic, meat, and alcohol.
- Stick to a fruit-based diet and remain focused on Maa's meditation throughout the day.
2. Practice Self-Control And Morality
- Keep sweetness in your speech and avoid anger.
- Remain pure in mind, speech, and actions.
3. Follow Celibacy (Brahmacharya)
- Stay away from negative thoughts during the fast and maintain positive energy.
4. Help Those In Need
- Give charity, perform good deeds, and feed someone in need.
5. Practice Meditation And Spiritual Discipline
- Remember Maa's name throughout the day, meditate, and perform Maa Chandraghanta's Aarti.
With the blessings of Maa Chandraghanta, confidence increases, victory over enemies is achieved, and mental peace is attained. Her worship removes all obstacles and brings happiness and prosperity. This Navratri, worship Maa Chandraghanta to receive her divine blessings and fill your life with positive energy.
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