Oct 05, 2024
Navratri 2024: Maa Chandraghanta (Day 3) All You Need To Know
Navratri is devoted to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, which has already commenced on October 3, 2024, and is set to conclude on October 12, with Dusshera falling on the same day
Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day of Shardiya Navratri, and she is associated with the planet Venus in Hindu belief
According to Drik Panchang, after marrying Lord Shiva, Maa Mahagauri began wearing a half-moon on her forehead, leading to her being called Maa Chandraghanta
Maa Chandraghanta is depicted with ten arms and rides a tigress. She wears a half-moon on her head resembling a bell, which is why she is named Chandraghanta
She holds a trident, mace, sword, and Kamandalu in her four left hands, with her fifth left hand in the Var Mudra. In her four right hands, she holds a lotus flower, arrow, bow, and Jaap Mala, while her fifth right hand is in the Abhaya Mudra
Wearing grey is a lovely way to pay tribute to Maa Chandraghanta as this color balanced emotions, and keeping the person down-to-earth
For Goddess Chandraghanta, it is believed offering kheer is considered significant
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