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Maa Chandraghanta Day 3

Bell-Necked Warrior Goddess

पिण्डजप्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता । प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता ॥

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Maa Chandraghanta - Third Form of Goddess Durga

Maa Chandraghanta

चन्द्रघण्टा · Bell-Necked Warrior

ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥

Maa Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Goddess Durga, worshipped on Navratri Day 3. She is a fierce warrior goddess with a half-moon (chandra) on her forehead and a bell (ghanta) around her neck, whose sound terrifies demons. She rides a lion/tiger and has ten arms holding weapons like sword, trident, bow, arrow, mace, lotus, conch, bell, and more. She presides over the Manipura Chakra and rules over Jupiter (Guru).

Ghanta (Bell)

Around neck

Chandra (Half-Moon)

On forehead

Manipura Chakra

Solar plexus energy

Sacred Mantras & Prayers

॥ मूल मंत्र ॥

ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः ॥

Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah

Chant 108 times daily

॥ प्रार्थना मंत्र ॥

पिण्डजप्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता ।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता ॥

Piṇḍajapravarārūḍhā caṇḍakopāstrakairyutā ।
Prasādaṃ tanute mahyaṃ candraghaṇṭeti viśrutā ॥

॥ ध्यान मंत्र ॥

चन्द्रघण्टा महादेवी सिंहस्थित महाबला ।
दशहस्ता शस्त्रधरा घण्टानाद भयङ्करी ॥

रक्ताम्बरधरा देवी चन्द्रमण्डलशोभिता ।
रक्तपुष्पप्रिया देवी रक्तगन्धानुलेपना ॥

Story & Spiritual Significance

Form & Symbolism: After marrying Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati adorned herself with the half-moon and a bell around her neck to please him. The bell's sound terrifies demons and evil forces, announcing her readiness to protect devotees.

Warrior Energy: She is the fierce protector who destroys negative energies with her weapons and the terrifying sound of her bell. Her worship removes fear and grants courage.

Manipura Chakra: She governs the solar plexus chakra, awakening inner power, confidence, willpower and leadership qualities.

Ruling Planet: Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati). Her worship improves Jupiter-related matters — wisdom, prosperity, protection from legal issues, and spiritual growth.

Sacred Offerings (Prasad)

Bell Sound

Red Flowers

Laddoo / Sweets

Sandalwood Paste

Ring bells/conch during aarti and offer red items