Navratri 2023 Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta puja! All you need to know about the Muhurat, rituals, and offerings

Navratri 2023 Day 3: Throughout the nation, Shardiya Navratri is being observed with utmost ardour and passion. On October 15, the first day of Shardiya Navratri 2023, devotees offered prayers to Maa Shailputri and Maa Brahmacharini. On the third day of the celebration, Maa Chandraghanta will be worshipped by Hindu worshippers. Goddess Chandraghanta, the wedded form of Durga, is admired for her grace, bravery, and fearlessness.

The goddess of courage and new beginnings

The goddess Chandraghanta got her name from the half-chandra on her brow. When Goddess Durga married Lord Shiva, she began to wear the half-chandra. Maa Chandraghanta is another representation of Durga's wedded form. Maa Chandraghanta is depicted holding the Trishul, Gada, Sword, and Kamandal in her four left hands, and the lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush, and Japa Mala in her four right hands. She is holding her fifth hand in the Abhaya mudra with her fifth right hand and the Varada mudra with her fifth left hand.

Navratri Shubh Muhurat

Red is used as a symbol for Navratri's third day. On this day, worshippers honour the goddess Chandraghanta, a symbol of fresh starts, bravery, growth, and fertility. Here are the shubh Muhurat.

• Shardiya Navratri 2023 Day 3 Date - 17th October 2023 (Tuesday)
• Shardiya Navratri 2023 Day 3 Amrit Kaal Muhurat - 11:23 AM to 01:02 PM
• Shardiya Navratri 2023 Day 3 Abhijit Muhurat - 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM

Navratri Pooja Vidhi

• After taking a bath, light a ghee diya in front of Goddess Chandraghanta and present her with red flowers. Pray and light incense sticks as well.
• To appease the goddess, be careful to chant the mantra and stuti of Mata Chandraghanta.
• As the puja comes to an end, present the goddess with Makhana kheer bhog and do aarti.

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