Navratra Day 3 - Tritiya Tithi - Devi Chandraghanta

Maa Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Devi Durga and is worshipped on the 3rd day of Navratri.
She is the married avatar of Maa Parvati and after marrying Lord Shiva, she started adorning Chandra, or half moon, in the shape of a Ghanta (bell) on her forehead, hence the name Chandraghanta.
A symbol of peace, serenity, and prosperity, Maa Chandraghanta has ten hands holding a trident (Trishul), a mace (gada), a sword (talwar), a pitcher (kamandal) on the left and a lotus, a bow, an arrow, and Japa mala on her right. Her fifth right hand is raised in Abhaya Mudra (the sign of reassurance), while her fifth left hand is posed in the Varada Mudra. In addition, Maa Chandraghanta has a third eye that opens only during times of war.
She establishes justice and gives Her devotees the courage and strength to overcome challenges.

Her appearance is a source of power that is always busy killing and suppressing the bad and wicked. However, for her devotees, Maa is serene, gentle, and peaceful. By worshipping Maa Chrandraghanta, you will open the doors to great respect, fame, and glory. Maa also helps you attain spiritual enlightenment. Her idol, which symbolizes both beauty and bravery, gives you the strength the keep the negative energy away and repels all the troubles from your life.

Maa Chandrghanta governs the Manipuraka Chakra and embodies the change from simplicity to complexity.

Planetary Deity: Venus (Shukra)
Attributes: Love, Beauty, and Creativity
Worship: Embrace the artistic and loving qualities associated with Venus.

Bhog: Offer Milk/ Kheer to Maa.

Color for the day: Yellow

Shri Durga Saptashati Patha to be recited: Adhyay - 5, 6

Chant this mantra to worship Maa Chandraghanta…
पिण्डज प्रवरारुढ़ा चण्डकोपास्त्र कैर्युता |
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चंद्र घंष्टेति विश्रुता ||
Piṇḍaja pravarāruṛhā caṇḍakōpāstra kairyutā |
prasādaṁ tanutē mahyaṁ candra ghanṣṭēti viśrutā ||