Navratri 2025 Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta puja vidhi, significance, mantra, colour, more

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The third day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 will be dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship her to seek courage, peace, and prosperity. Maa Chandraghanta is symbolised by a crescent-shaped moon (chandra) on her forehead, resembling a bell (ghanta), which signifies bravery and serenity.

General Significance of Maa Chandraghanta

Maa Chandraghanta represents the married form of Goddess Parvati, after she weds Lord Shiva. She is known as the goddess of courage and fearlessness who destroys evil forces and blesses her devotees with inner strength, harmony, and spiritual growth. Worshipping her is believed to remove obstacles, negativity, and fears, while bestowing peace and marital happiness.

General Appearance of Maa Chandraghanta

The goddess is depicted riding a tiger, with ten hands carrying various weapons, including a trident, mace, sword, and bow. Her golden complexion radiates divine energy, while the crescent moon on her forehead adds to her divine aura.

General Puja vidhi

• Morning Rituals: Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes in the colour of the day.
• Altar Preparation: Place Maa Chandraghanta’s idol or picture on a clean altar decorated with flowers.
• Offerings: Light a diya (lamp), incense sticks, and offer red flowers, sweets (especially kheer or milk-based prasad), fruits, and betel leaves.
• Mantra Chanting: Recite Maa Chandraghanta’s mantra and Durga Saptashati verses.
• Aarti and Prayer: Perform aarti with devotion and pray for peace, health, and prosperity.
• Charity: Offering food, clothes, or donations to the needy is considered auspicious.

General Mantra of Maa Chandraghanta

The powerful mantra to invoke Maa Chandraghanta is: 

‘Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah’

Chanting this mantra is believed to remove suffering and bring positivity into one’s life.

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General Colour of the day

On Navratri Day 3 (September 24, 2025), the auspicious colour is Blue. It represents balance, calmness, and the strength to overcome challenges. Devotees are encouraged to wear blue attire while performing the puja.

General Benefits of worship

• Removes fear, stress, and negative energies.
• Brings peace and prosperity in life.
• Strengthens marital relationships and family harmony.
• Grants courage to face challenges with confidence.

Day 3 of Navratri reflects the dual qualities of strength and serenity. While Maa Chandraghanta symbolises protection and fearlessness, the day’s chosen colour highlights peace, depth, and stability.

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