April 4th marks the third day of Chaitra Navratri 2022. Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on this day. Maa Chandraghanta is known as the Goddess who fights Demons and hence she is described as holding Trishula(trident), Gada(mace), bow-arrow, khadak(sword), Kamala(lotus flower), Ghanta(bell) and kamandal(waterpot) in her hands. One of Maa Chandraghanta’s hands is in abhaya mudra(Fear dispelling).
Her name Chandraghanta is believed to have come to existence when Lord Shiva bestowed her with a half Chandra (moon) in her head which is also depicted in her form. She carries a bell in her hand which adds to her the name Ghanta.
If Maa Brahmacharini represents peace and purity, Maa Chandraghanta represents aggression and bravery. According to Shiv purana, Maa Chandraghanta signifies ‘Shakti’, and hence also signifies Shiva’s Ardhnarishwara form. Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped by devotees as they believe that she will bless them with strength, wealth, energy and power.
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The Shubh Muhurat for Maa Chandraghanta Puja is from 04:36 AM to 05:22 AM (Brahma Muhurta) and 11:59 AM to 12:49 PM (Abhijit).
The Mantra to be chanted for Maa Chandraghanta Puja is as follows:
Dhayan mantra for Chandraghanta Puja:
Pindaj Pravara Rudha Chand Kopastra Keyurta |
Prasadam Tanute Maham Chandra Ghanteti Vishruta
The aarti to be sung for Maa Chandraghanta Puja is as follows:
Jai Maa Chandraghanta Sukh Dham
Purna Keejo Mero Kaam
Chandra Saman Tu Sheetal Daati
Chandra Tej Kiranon Mein Samati
Krodh Ko Shant Banane Wali
Meethe Bol Sikhane Wali
Mann Ki Maalik Mann Bhati Ho
Chandraghanta Tum Var Dati Ho
Sundar Bhav Ko Lane Wali
Har Sankat Se Bachane Wali
Har Budhwar Jo Tujhe Dhyaye
Shraddha Sahit Jo Vinay Sunaye
Moorti Chandra Aakar Banaye
Sanmukh Ghee Ki Jyot Jalaye
Sheesh Jhuka Kahe Mann Ki Baata
Purna Aas kero Jagdaata
Kanchipur Sthaan Tumhara
Karnatika Mein Maan Tumhara
Naam Tera Ratu Maharani
Bhakt Ki Raksha zaro Bhawani
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