People worship Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Maa Durga, on the third day of Navratri. This version of her is a symbol of her unique and incredible power. Maa Chandraghanta possesses ten arms, each adorned with a different weapon. She has a garland of white flowers around her neck, and her posture always looks ready for war. This form is a symbol of power, courage, and protection.
Form and characteristics of Maa Chandraghanta
Maa Chandraghanta is considered the goddess of peace, health, and prosperity. She bears the name ‘Chandraghanta’ due to the bell-shaped half-moon adorning her forehead. Worshipping her brings mental peace and inner strength to life. On this day, devotees offer milk and sweets from it to the Mother to fulfil their wishes. It is believed that the Mother is very fond of Kesar Peda.
Method to please Maa Chandraghanta
To please Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri, devotees wake up and chant her Beej Mantra. You can also get the blessings of the Mother by chanting this mantra:
Bej Mantra: “Ai Shreem Shaktaye Namah”
Materials are required for Maa Chandraghanta worship.
Milk and milk-based sweets
White flowers
Red clothes
Recitation of Durga Chalisa
Incense, lamps, and Ganga water
Maa Chandraghanta has unique offerings.
Maa Chandraghanta loves milk and dishes made from it. If you want to please the Mother, then offer her Kesar Peda. It is believed that with the Mother’s grace, peace, health, and prosperity come into life.
Method of making Kesar Peda
To make Kesar Peda, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients Quantity
Mawa (Khoya) 500 grams
Sugar (200 grams)
Saffron strands (10-12)
Cardamom powder (1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup of milk
Method of making:
First, roast the mawa in a pan over a low flame.
Add sugar and milk and mix well when the male turns a light golden colour.
Dissolve the saffron strands in milk, then add them to the mixture.
Add cardamom powder and cook the mixture till it thickens.
Cool the mixture, form small balls, and shape them into pedals.
Offer Kesar Peda to Maa Chandraghanta.
Benefits of worshipping Maa Chandraghanta
Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta brings mental peace, courage, and inner strength. With her blessings, a person gets relief from diseases, and happiness and prosperity come into life. Worshipping her purifies the devotee’s mind, intellect, and soul, allowing him to progress spiritually.
Do these things in Chandraghanta Puja.
After bathing in the morning, light a lamp before the idol or picture of the Mother and worship.
Wear white clothes and worship the Mother with white flowers.
Recite Durga Chalisa and Saptashati.
Offer Kesar Peda to Maa Chandraghanta and distribute Prasad among the family members.
By worshipping Maa Chandraghanta, may all your wishes come true and happiness, peace, and prosperity fill your life!
