Chaitra Navratri Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta story, puja vidhi, and significance

This year's Chaitra Navratri began on March 22. The nine-day festival is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur throughout the country. During the festival's nine days, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Maa Chandraghanta is honoured on the third day of Chaitra Navratri.

Story of Maa Chandraghanta

Devi Chandraghanta is the one who brings justice and discipline to the world. Maa Chandraghanta was named after the half-Chandra adorning her brow. Maa Parvati's married form is Maa Chandraghanta.


Goddess Durga began dressing in the half Chandra after marrying Lord Shiva. Maa Chandraghanta's four left hands hold Trishul, Gada, Sword, and Kamdal, while her four right hands hold the lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush, and Japa Mala. She is holding her fifth hand in the Abhaya mudra with her fifth hand in the Varada mudra with her fifth hand.

Chaitra Navratri 2023 day 3: Time and date

Tritiya Tithi begins on March 23, 2023, at 06:23 PM and ends on
March 24, 2023, at 05:02 PM

Chaitra Navratri day 3: Maa Chandraghanta: Significance

Maa Chandraghanta serves as the ruler of the Sun. The Goddess Parvati in her Chandraghanta form is peaceful, and worshipers who pray to her with honest intentions get joy, wealth, and wellness from Maa. The sound of the moon bell on her forehead is said to remove negativity and cleanse the aura. She is the Goddess of the Manipura Chakra, which is located on the navel, so Navratri days are ideal for those interested in spirituality and yoga.

According to astrology, people who lack confidence or are not on good terms with their father or a fatherly figure should fast on this auspicious date and worship Maa Chandraghanta to get over this problem.

Chaitra Navratri day 3: Maa Chandraghanta: Puja rituals

1. Devotees get up in the early hours and dress nicely.
2. Light the diya with desi ghee and present flowers or a garland.
3. Provide vermillion or kumkum, as well as shringaar things and homemade sweets.
4. Recite the Durga Saptashati Paath as well as the Durga Chalisa.
5. In the evening, offer bhog prasad and then chant Maa Durga Aarti.
6. Eat satvik food to break the fast.
7. Avoid eating onion, garlic, and other tamsik foods.

FAQs

Q1. When did Chaitra Navratri start this year?
22 March 2023

Q2. Which Goddess is devoted on Day 3?
Maa Chandraghanta.