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Chaitra Navratri is a sacred nine-day festival that marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and symbolises inner transformation through devotion and discipline. Each day of Navratri represents a progressive step in spiritual evolution. After grounding the self on Day 1 and cultivating discipline on Day 2, Chaitra Navratri Day 3 introduces the energy of courage, awareness, and fearless devotion through the worship of Maa Chandraghanta.
The Day 3 Navratri goddess, Maa Chandraghanta, represents the powerful yet composed form of Goddess Durga. She embodies strength balanced with grace, teaching devotees how to face challenges with confidence while maintaining inner peace. Worshipping her on the third day of Chaitra Navratri helps awaken courage, remove fear, and bring mental clarity.
In 2026, Chaitra Navratri Day 3 falls on 21 March, and devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta to seek protection, bravery, and spiritual awareness.
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Day 3 Date and Time
Chaitra Navratri Day 3 is observed on Tritiya Tithi, which symbolises growth in strength, awareness, and decisiveness. This day marks the transition from inner discipline to active courage in the spiritual journey.Below are the important date and tithi details for Chaitra Navratri Day 3 (2026):
- Chaitra Navratri Day 3 Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026.
- Abhijit muhurat: 12:04 PM to 12:53 PM, March 21, 2026.
- Vijay Muhurat: 02: 30 PM to 03: 18 PM, 21 March 2026.
Who Is Maa Chandraghanta? (Day 3 Goddess of Navratri)
Maa Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Goddess Durga, who is the deity of Day 3 Navratri (worshipped specially on the day). Her name comes from the half-moon shaped like a bell (Chandra-Ghanta) adorning her forehead. The sound of this divine bell is believed to destroy negative energies and protect devotees from fear.She is the fierce yet calm form of Goddess Parvati that emerged after her marriage to Lord Shiva. While her appearance is warrior-like, her nature remains compassionate and protective. Maa Chandraghanta symbolises readiness to face evil while maintaining inner balance.
Significance of Chaitra Navratri Day 3
The third day of Chaitra Navratri signifies the awakening of inner courage and awareness. After stabilising the mind and practising discipline, the seeker is now prepared to face inner and outer challenges.
- Remove fear and hesitation
- Develop confidence and bravery
- Protect the mind from negativity
- Cultivate alertness and spiritual awareness
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Maa Chandraghanta Ki Katha (Story of the Goddess)
According to Hindu scriptures, Maa Chandraghanta represents the powerful and awakened form of Goddess Parvati. In her earlier form, Parvati was gentle and serene, deeply devoted to Lord Shiva. After her marriage, when she reached Mount Kailash, her appearance transformed to protect divine order and righteousness.At that time, many demons and negative forces were creating disturbances in the universe. Their fearsome presence disrupted peace, and even divine beings felt threatened. To confront these forces, Goddess Parvati assumed a fierce yet controlled form — this divine manifestation came to be known as Maa Chandraghanta.
In this form, the Goddess adorned herself with weapons and mounted a lion, symbolising courage and authority. A half-moon shaped like a bell appeared on her forehead, and its powerful sound echoed across the universe. This divine sound was so intense that it instilled fear in demons and destroyed negative energies instantly. Because of this crescent-bell (Chandra-Ghanta), she was named Maa Chandraghanta.
Unlike uncontrolled aggression, Maa Chandraghanta’s power was guided by wisdom and compassion. She did not seek destruction, but when righteousness was threatened, she stood firm to protect dharma. Demons who witnessed her radiant yet fearsome form realised that their end was near. With her divine strength, she destroyed evil forces and restored balance and peace in the universe.
After defeating negativity, Maa Chandraghanta returned to her calm and graceful nature, blessing devotees with courage, confidence, and mental clarity. Her katha teaches that true strength lies in awareness, fearlessness, and the ability to stand firm against injustice while maintaining inner peace.
Appearance and Symbolism of Maa Chandraghanta
Maa Chandraghanta is depicted riding a lion, symbolising bravery and authority. She holds weapons in her ten hands, representing protection from all directions. The crescent-bell on her forehead signifies the destruction of fear and ignorance.Her calm face reflects inner peace, while her warrior form signifies readiness to fight injustice. She teaches devotees to remain composed even while facing life’s toughest battles.
Chaitra Navratri Day 3 Colour and Its Meaning
The Chaitra Navratri Day 3 colour is grey, a shade that represents balance, neutrality, and calm strength. Grey symbolises emotional maturity and the ability to remain steady between extremes.Wearing grey on Day 3 Navratri is believed to help devotees maintain mental stability, clarity, and emotional balance while invoking Maa Chandraghanta’s protective energy.
Bhog for Chaitra Navratri Day 3
The bhog offered to Maa Chandraghanta should be sattvic and prepared with devotion. Traditionally, milk-based sweets are considered especially auspicious for her worship.Common bhog offerings on Chaitra Navratri Day 3 include:
- Milk and milk-based sweets
- Kheer prepared as per vrat rules
- Fresh fruits
- Simple homemade sweets
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Maa Chandraghanta Puja Vidhi (At Home)
On Chaitra Navratri Day 3, devotees perform Maa Chandraghanta puja with alertness, devotion, and purity of intention.Step-by-Step Maa Chandraghanta Puja Vidhi
Step 1: Morning Purification Begin the day with an early morning bath and wear clean clothes, preferably grey or light shades. Clean the puja space thoroughly.Step 2: Prepare the Worship Area Light a ghee diya and incense. Place the idol or image of Maa Chandraghanta near the Kalash established on Day 1.
Step 3: Sankalp Take a sankalp seeking courage, protection, mental clarity, and freedom from fear.
Step 4: Offerings Offer flowers, bhog, and fruits to the Goddess with devotion and gratitude.
Step 5: Mantra Japa and Prayer Chant Maa Chandraghanta mantras with focus and calmness.
Step 6: Meditation Sit quietly for a few moments, focusing on awareness and inner calm.
Step 7: Aarti and Conclusion Perform Maa Chandraghanta Aarti and conclude the puja with a heartfelt prayer.
Maa Chandraghanta Mantra and Its Importance
Chanting Maa Chandraghanta’s mantras on Day 3 helps remove fear, confusion, and negativity while strengthening mental alertness and courage.Maa Chandraghanta Mantra
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥ (Mula Mantra)
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah॥
This mantra invokes the fearless and protective energy of Maa Chandraghanta. Chanting it helps remove fear, negativity, and confusion while strengthening courage, awareness, and mental clarity.Shri Chandraghanta Prarthana
पिण्डज प्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta।
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥
Shri Chandraghanta Stuti
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ चन्द्रघण्टा रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Maa Chandraghanta Roopen Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Shri Chandraghanta Dhyanam
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
सिंहारूढा चन्द्रघण्टा यशस्विनीम्॥
मणिपुर स्थिताम् तृतीय दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
खङ्ग, गदा, त्रिशूल, चापशर, पद्म कमण्डलु माला वराभीतकराम्॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम्॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना बिबाधारा कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां क्षीणकटि नितम्बनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitlaabhaya Chandrardhakrit Shekharaam।
Simhaaroodha Chandraghanta Yashasvinim॥
Manipur Sthitaam Tritiya Durga Trinetramaam।
Khadga, Gada, Trishool, Chaapshar, Padma, Kamandalu, Mala, Vara-Abhitkaraam॥
Pataambar Paridhaanam Mriduhaasya Naanalankaar Bhooshitaam।
Manjeer, Haar, Keyur, Kinkini, Ratnakundal Manditaam॥
Praphulla Vandana Bibadhara Kaant Kapolaam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaneeyaam Laavanyaam Ksheenakati Nitambineem॥
Shri Chandraghanta Stotram
आपदुध्दारिणी त्वंहि आद्या शक्तिः शुभपराम्।
अणिमादि सिद्धिदात्री चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
चन्द्रमुखी इष्ट दात्री इष्टम् मन्त्र स्वरूपिणीम्।
धनदात्री, आनन्ददात्री चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
नानारूपधारिणी इच्छामयी ऐश्वर्यदायिनीम्।
सौभाग्यारोग्यदायिनी चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Aapaduddharini Twam Hi Aadya Shaktih Shubhaparaam।
Animadi Siddhidatri Chandraghante Pranamaamyaham॥
Chandramukhi Ishta Daatri Ishta Mantra Swaroopinim।
Dhandatri Ananddatri Chandraghante Pranamaamyaham॥
Nanarupadharini Ichchhamayi Aishwaryadayinim।
Saubhagyaarogyadayini Chandraghante Pranamaamyaham॥
Shri Chandraghanta Kavacham
रहस्यम् शृणु वक्ष्यामि शैवेशी कमलानने।
श्री चन्द्रघण्टास्य कवचम् सर्वसिद्धिदायकम्॥
बिना न्यासम् बिना विनियोगम् बिना शापोध्दा बिना होमम्।
स्नानम् शौचादि नास्ति श्रद्धामात्रेण सिद्धिदाम॥
कुशिष्याम् कुटिलाय वञ्चकाय निन्दकाय च।
न दातव्यम् न दातव्यम् न दातव्यम् कदाचितम्॥
Rahasyam Shrinu Vakshyami Shaiveshi Kamalanane।
Shri Chandraghantasya Kavacham Sarvasiddhidayakam॥
Bina Nyasam Bina Viniyogam Bina Shapoddha Bina Homam।
Snanam Shauchadi Naasti Shraddhamatren Siddhidam॥
Kushishyam Kutilaya Vanchakaya Nindakaya Cha।
Na Datavyam Na Datavyam Na Datavyam Kadachitam॥
Maa Chandraghanta Aarti
जय माँ चन्द्रघण्टा सुख धाम। पूर्ण कीजो मेरे काम॥
चन्द्र समाज तू शीतल दाती। चन्द्र तेज किरणों में समाती॥
मन की मालक मन भाती हो। चन्द्रघण्टा तुम वर दाती हो॥
सुन्दर भाव को लाने वाली। हर संकट में बचाने वाली॥
हर बुधवार को तुझे ध्याये। सन्मुख घी की ज्योत जलाये॥
श्रद्धा सहित तो विनय सुनाये। मूर्ति चन्द्र आकार बनाये॥
शीश झुका कहे मन की बाता। पूर्ण आस करो जगत दाता॥
काँचीपुर स्थान तुम्हारा। कर्नाटिका में मान तुम्हारा॥
नाम तेरा रटूँ महारानी। भक्त की रक्षा करो भवानी॥
Jai Maa Chandraghanta Sukh Dhaam,
Poorn Keejo Mere Kaam॥
Chandra Samaaj Tu Sheetal Daati,
Chandra Tej Kiranon Mein Samaati॥
Man Ki Maalak Man Bhaati Ho,
Chandraghanta Tum Var Daati Ho॥
Sundar Bhaav Ko Laane Waali,
Har Sankat Mein Bachaane Waali॥
Har Budhwaar Ko Tujhe Dhyaaye,
Sammukh Ghee Ki Jyot Jalaaye॥
Shraddha Sahit To Vinay Sunaaye,
Moorti Chandra Aakaar Banaaye॥
Sheesh Jhuka Kahe Man Ki Baata,
Poorn Aas Karo Jagat Daata॥
Kaancheepur Sthaan Tumhaara,
Karnataka Mein Maan Tumhaara॥
Naam Tera Ratoon Mahaaraani,
Bhakt Ki Raksha Karo Bhavaani॥
Chakra and Planetary Association of Maa Chandraghanta
Maa Chandraghanta is associated with the Ajna (Third Eye) Chakra, which governs awareness, intuition, and clarity of perception. Activation of this chakra helps devotees remain alert, focused, and spiritually aware.Planetarily, Maa Chandraghanta is associated with Venus (Shukra), representing balance, harmony, and controlled strength. Her worship helps refine emotions, promote harmony in relationships, and maintain mental composure.
Key Spiritual Benefits of Maa Chandraghanta Worship
Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta on Chaitra Navratri Day 3 helps devotees experience her blessings in the following ways:- Removes fear and negativity
- Strengthens courage and confidence
- Enhances mental alertness and clarity
- Promotes emotional balance and calmness
- Provides spiritual protection and inner strength
Conclusion
Chaitra Navratri Day 3 reminds devotees that courage guided by awareness leads to true protection. Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta helps awaken inner bravery while maintaining peace and clarity of mind. Through sincere devotion, mantra chanting, and disciplined worship, devotees receive her blessings of protection, confidence, and spiritual awareness.May Maa Chandraghanta bless you with fearlessness, balance, and divine protection during Chaitra Navratri 2026.
