Sharad Navratri 2021 has begun, and on 9 October devotees will observe the third day of this navratri festival, which is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta. She is the married form of Goddess Parvati, as, after marrying Lord Mahadev, the Goddess started adorning her forehead with a half moon and since then she is also known as Chandraghanta. According to Hindu belief, the planet Venus is ruled by Goddess Chandraghanta and those who worship her on Tritiya Tithi of Navratri get rid of all obstacles, worries, pain etc. The goddess comes upon her Savari, who is a tigress and holds important objects. She adorns the third eye on her forehead and is a symbol of bravery.
Navratri 2021 Day 3: Date and Auspicious Date
Date: October 9, Saturday
Shubh date start: 10:48 am, October 8
Lucky date ends: 07:48 AM, October 9
Navratri 2021 Day 3: Significance
According to Hindu belief, this day is associated with the color gray as it signifies zeal and determination to destroy evil. Also, the sound of the moon-bell on his forehead drives away all kinds of negative spirits from his devotees.
Navratri 2021 Day 3: Worship Method
Wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
Collect all the materials used in the worship of Goddess Chandraghanta like jasmine flowers, bhog etc.
Bath the Goddess and put her on new clothes.
Offer them flowers, incense sticks and do tilak.
Chant the mantra and recite the goddess.
End the worship by performing aarti.
Navratri 2021 Day 3: Mantras and Stotras
Pindaj Pravarrudha Chandakopastrakariyuta |
Prasadam Tanute Mahayam Chandraghanteti Vishrut ||
Apadudharini Tvamhi Aadi Shakti: Shubhparam.
Animadi Siddhidatri Chandraghanta Pranammayam ||
Chandramukhi Ishta Datri Ishtam Mantra Swarupinim |
Dhandatri, Anandadatri Chandraghanta Pranamyam ||
Nanarupadharini Ichhamayi Aishwaryadayinim |
Saubhagyarogyadayini Chandraghanta Pranamyam ||
