Shardiya Navratri 2024 Day 2: Significance, Puja Vidhi, Colour — All About Worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini

Know the auspicious timings, puja rituals, offerings, mantras, colours, and all about worshipping Maa Brahmacharini on the second day of Navratri.

Shardiya Navratri 2024

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Shardiya Navratri 2024 2nd Day: October 4 is the second day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Maa Durga. 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.' She is the goddess of yoga, meditation, penance, and self-discipline.

Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini teaches an individual to achieve their goals. According to beliefs, Mars, the provider of all fortune, is controlled by the worship of Goddess Brahmacharini.

Let’s take a look at the puja rituals and auspicious timings for this day.

Shardiya Navratri 4 October 2024 Muhurat:

• Char (Normal): 6:16 AM - 7:44 AM
• Labh (Progress): 7:44 AM - 9:13 AM
• Amrit (Most Auspicious): 9:13 AM - 10:41 AM

Maa Brahmacharini’s Preferences

• Auspicious Color: Green
• Favorite Flower: Jasmine
• Offerings (Bhog): Panchamrit (a mixture of five sacred items) and sugar
• Puja Rituals: Wear green clothes while worshipping and offer her favorite items while chanting the mantra 'Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah.'

Maa Brahmacharini's Form

Maa Brahmacharini is depicted as walking barefoot. She has two hands; in her right hand, she holds a rosary, and in her left hand, she carries a water pot (kamandalu).

Benefits Of Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini

Maa Brahmacharini conveys the message that success is impossible without penance or hard work. Achieving success without effort goes against divine management. Worshipping her helps us focus on our goals and strengthens our determination to achieve them.

Stotra of Maa Brahmacharini (Maa Brahmacharini Stotra)

Tapashcharini Tvam Hi Taapatraya Nivaaranim,
Brahma-Rupadharaa Brahmacharini Pranamamyaham.

Shankara Priya Tvam Hi Bhukti-Mukti Daayini,
Shantida Gyaanada Brahmacharini Pranamamyaham.

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