Navratri 2026 Day 3 Colour: Maa Chandraghanta, puja vidhi, bhog, fasting foods, mantra and wishes to share on WhatsApp

Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. The festival is observed with prayers, rituals and fasting across the country, with devotees worshipping each day.

The Shardiya Navratri celebrations began on October 11. Navratri 2026 Day 3 will be observed on Tuesday, October 13, when devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga.

Navratri 2026 Day 3: Date and colour

The third day of Sharad Navratri falls on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta on this day and seek her blessings for courage, peace and prosperity.


The colour associated with the third day of Navratri in 2026 is red. According to Drik Panchang, red symbolises passion and love and is traditionally considered a preferred colour for the chunri offered to the Goddess.

Devotees can mark the occasion by wearing red outfits, including sarees, salwar suits and kurtas. Those who prefer a more understated look can add red accessories or a dupatta to their attire.

Navratri Day 3 puja vidhi

Devotees can follow these steps while performing Maa Chandraghanta's puja on the third day of Navratri:

• Wake up early, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
• Clean the place of worship and meditate
• Begin the puja by lighting a lamp and taking a resolution to perform the rituals with devotion.
• Offer red or yellow flowers to the Goddess.
• Perform the puja using kumkum, Akshat, incense and a lamp.
• Offer fruits, sweets and other food items according to your faith and family traditions.
• Chant Maa Chandraghanta's mantras and recite the Durga Chalisa
• Conclude the rituals by performing the Goddess's aarti and praying for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the family.

Navratri Day 3 bhog: What to offer Maa Chandraghanta?

According to religious traditions, milk and milk-based preparations are commonly offered to Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri. Kheer, a traditional rice pudding, is one of the popular offerings made to the Goddess.

Kheer prepared with saffron, cardamom and nuts can be offered as prasad. Devotees may also prepare milk-based sweets and offer seasonal fruits, depending on their family customs and preferences.

It is important to maintain cleanliness while preparing the bhog. After the offering, the prasad can be distributed among family members and other devotees.

Maa Chandraghanta's mantra?

The main mantra is “Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah."

Navratri Day 3 fasting foods

Devotees observing a Navratri fast can choose foods permitted under their family's or regional fasting traditions. Commonly consumed options include:

• Fruits
• Milk and curd
• Makhana
• Sabudana
• Kuttu flour
• Singhara flour
• Samak rice
• Potatoes and permitted vegetables
• Nuts
• Sendha namak

Fasting practices and dietary restrictions can vary across households and communities. Devotees should follow the customs they observe during Navratri.

Navratri Day 3 Wishes: Messages to share on WhatsApp

1. May Maa Chandraghanta bless you with courage, peace and prosperity. Wishing you and your family a blessed third day of Navratri.

2. May the divine blessings of Maa Chandraghanta remove all obstacles from your life and fill your days with happiness, strength and positivity.

3. On the third day of Navratri, may Maa Durga guide you towards success and protect you from negativity. Happy Navratri!

4. May Maa Chandraghanta bring peace to your heart, courage to your soul and prosperity to your home. Have a blessed Navratri Day 3.

5. May the divine grace of Maa Chandraghanta fill your life with hope, wisdom and good fortune. Wishing you a joyful third day of Navratri.

6. May this auspicious day bring new beginnings, inner strength and countless reasons to smile. May Maa Chandraghanta always protect you and your loved ones.

7. On Navratri Day 3, may your faith grow stronger and your worries become lighter with the blessings of Maa Chandraghanta.

8. May Maa Chandraghanta bless your family with good health, harmony and happiness. Wishing you a peaceful and prosperous Navratri.

9. May the divine energy of Maa Chandraghanta inspire you to overcome challenges and move forward with confidence. Happy third day of Sharad Navratri 2026!

10. May the blessings of the Goddess bring positivity into your life and fill every moment with love, peace and prosperity.