Chaitra Navratri 2023, Day 2: Date, Puja vidhi, Shubh Muhurat and other important details

Chaitra Navratri started on March 22, and will see its second day on March 23 (Thursday). Goddess Bramhacharini is worshipped on this day. The colour yellow is associated with the festivities.

The nine-day festival is considered to be an auspicious event. It is believed that Goddess Durga arrives on Earth to shower blessings on her devotees. In a year, Navratri comes four times. Only two of them are widely celebrated: Shardiya (arrives in the months of September and October) and Chaitra Navratri (arrives in the months of March and April). The Chaitra Navratri will culminate in Ram Navami on March 30.

Here are some other important details about the second day of Chaitra Navratri:

Goddess:

Maa Brahmacharini is the goddess who is worshipped on the second day of Chaitra Navratri. Maa Brahmacharini’s depiction shows her walking on bare feet, carrying a japamala in her right hand and a kamandal in the left one.

Colour:

The colour yellow is associated with the second day of Chaitra Navratri. Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It represents positivity, and boosts confidence and curiosity. Wearing this warm colour will keep a person warm and cheerful on this day.

Puja Vidhi:

A devotee, who is willing to participate in the festivities, must follow some rules. Waking up early and taking a bath is imperative for a devotee. The clothes one is wearing must be clean and fresh. Maa Brahmacharini’s idol must be dipped in honey and milk. A teeka must be applied on its forehead. Flowers, sandalwood, curd, milk and rice must be offered to the Goddess during puja. Hibiscus and white lotus can be used on this day.

Bhog:

Besides worshiping Maa Brahmacharini with immense devotion, food items must be offered to the Goddess as bhog. Various items such as jaggery, pumpkin, apple, halwa and others can be offered as bhog.

FAQs:

Q1- When is the second day of Chaitra Navratri?
March 23.

Q2- Which Navaratri is celebrated in September and October?
Shardiya Navratri.