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News18•13-10-2026, 12:09
Navaratri: Chant This Mantra To Overcome All Fears With Goddess Chandraghanta's Grace
  • •The third day of Sharad Navaratri is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, the third avatar of Durga Devi.
  • •A crescent moon in the shape of a bell constantly shines on the goddess's forehead, earning her the name Chandraghanta.
  • •Worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta eliminates fear, insecurity, and inferiority complex while fostering immense courage and confidence.
  • •Devotees should wake up early, wear clean clothes, and offer white or yellow flowers along with milk-based sweets to the goddess.
  • •Chanting the mantra Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah during worship brings the complete grace and prosperity of the goddess.

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Worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta on the third day of Navaratri brings peace, success, and domestic harmony while eliminating fear, insecurity, and negativity. Her divine grace fosters immense courage, self-confidence, leadership qualities, and spiritual strength to overcome life's challenges.

Devotees should wear clean red, white, or yellow attire, and decorate the goddess with fresh white or yellow flowers. For the naivedya food offering, fresh milk, milk-based sweets, or payasam (kheer) should be offered with devotion.

During worship, devotees can use a rudraksha or crystal rosary to chant mantras like "Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah" 11, 21, or 108 times. Spiritually, her worship activates the awakened 'Manipura Chakra', driving away negative energies and dispelling physical and mental afflictions.