3rd Day Of Chaitra Navratri 2014: Homage To Devi Chandraghanta

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Devi Chandraghanta blesses her devotees on the third day of Chaitra Navratri. Peace and prosperity without any trouble or negativity defines the blessings of Devi Chandraghanta. Read on to know more about the significance and the Goddess of third day of Navratri.

Third Day of Navratri is dedicated to the divine power of Devi Chandraghanta. She wears Chandra (Half Moon) on her forehead in the shape of a bell, thus known as Chandraghanta. She acquires great strength and symbolizes bravery. She rides on a lion, her bright golden personality with ten hands and three eyes mesmerizes her devotees. She removes all the negativity and troubles of life and bless her devotees with peace and prosperity.

The rituals performed for worshiping Devi Chandraghanta are very simple which starts with the honor of all gods and goddesses, followed by worshiping of all planets and all the family members such as Laxmi, Jaya, Vijaya, etc. Devi Chandraghanta is worshiped after worshiping these gods and goddesses. Lord Shiva and Brahma are also worshiped at last.

Read more about Chaitra Navratri here - Chaitra Navratri 2014.

To know more in detail about the Pooja Vidhi (worshiping process) of Devi Chandraghanta and associated legend – Navratri 2014.