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Navratri Day 3 Chandraghanta Mantras, Aarti: Here we have looked into the puja vidhis, mantras and aarti lyrics for worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta.
Goddess Chandraghanta wears a half-chandra bindi on her forehead. (AI generated image)
Navratri Day 3 Puja Vidhi And Aarti: Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day of the nine-day festival. This year, on September 24, Wednesday, Devi Maa will be offered prayers that signify the feminine power of the Divine, encouraging self-discipline and emotional growth.
The colour of the day is Royal Blue, which symbolises trustworthiness, confidence, and a sense of calm. On this day, Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped, who represents the married form of the Goddess Parvati. Below, we have discussed the mantras, puja vidhi and aarti lyrics which should be followed today.
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Goddess Chandraghanta Is Worshipped On The Third Day Of Navratri
According to the Shaiva Sampradaya and the list of Navratri Goddesses, which is mostly followed in North India, Goddess Mahagauri begins adorning her forehead with half a Chandra after marrying Lord Shiva. Additionally, the planet Shukra is governed by the Goddess Chandraghanta, due to which this day is celebrated for this particular form of Devi Maa.
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Goddess Chandraghanta sits on the tigress and conveys the message of peace. But in this form, Maa Parvati is also ready for a war for the welfare of her devotees with all her weapons – Trishul, Gada, Sword and Kamandal in her four left hands and lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush and Japa Mala in her four right hands. Meanwhile, the fifth left hand is in Varada Mudra and the fifth right hand in Abhaya Mudra.
Goddess Chandraghanta’s Puja Vidhi
On the third day of Navratri, devotees must perform the following puja vidhis to seek the blessings of Goddess Chandraghanta:
- First, take a bath right in the morning and wear clean and washed clothes.
- Then, cleanse the puja area and decorate the place with jasmine flowers, which are the favourite ones of the goddess.
- Light a ghee lamp, a camphor and place an image or idol of this form of Goddess Parvati on a raised and clean platform.
- She should be adorned with beautiful clothes and the half-chandra bindi on her forehead, which is believed to expel all types of spirits away from her devotees.
- Offer flowers, fruits and sweets to the goddess and invoke her with the chanting of mantras.
- Then recite the mantras and chants, and also perform the aarti, and seek blessings.
Here are the mantras and aarti lyrics which should be followed while worshipping Goddess Parvati in this form:
Goddess Chandraghanta Mantra
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah॥
Goddess Chandraghanta Prarthana
Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta।
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥
Goddess Chandraghanta Stuti Mantra
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Chandraghanta Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Goddess Chandraghanta Dhyana Mantra
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Simharudha Chandraghanta Yashasvinim॥
Manipura Sthitam Tritiya Durga Trinetram।
Khanga, Gada, Trishula, Chapashara, Padma Kamandalu Mala Varabhitakaram॥
Patambara Paridhanam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala Manditam॥
Praphulla Vandana Bibadhara Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Kshinakati Nitambanim॥
Goddess Chandraghanta Stotram
Apaduddharini Tvamhi Adya Shaktih Shubhparam।
Animadi Siddhidatri Chandraghante Pranamamyaham॥
Chandramukhi Ishta Datri Ishtam Mantra Swarupinim।
Dhanadatri, Anandadatri Chandraghante Pranamamyaham॥
Nanarupadharini Ichchhamayi Aishwaryadayinim।
Saubhagyarogyadayini Chandraghante Pranamamyaham॥
Goddess Chandraghanta Kavacham
Rahasyam Shrinu Vakshyami Shaiveshi Kamalanane।
Shri Chandraghantasya Kavacham Sarvasiddhidayakam॥
Bina Nyasam Bina Viniyogam Bina Shapoddha Bina Homam।
Snanam Shauchadi Nasti Shraddhamatrena Siddhidam॥
Kushishyam Kutilaya Vanchakaya Nindakaya Cha।
Na Datavyam Na Datavyam Na Datavyam Kadachitam॥
Goddess Chandraghanta Aarti Lyrics
Jay Maa Chandraghanta Sukh Dham। Purn Kijo Mere Kaam॥
Chandra Samaj Tu Sheetal Daati। Chandra Tej Kirno Mein Samati॥
Mann Ki Maalak Mann Bhati Ho। Chandraghanta Tum Bar Dati Ho॥
Sundar Bhav Ko Lane Waali। Harr Sankat Mein Bachane Waali॥
Har Budhbar Ko Tujhe Dhayay। Sanmukh Ghee Ki Jyot Jalaye॥
Shraddha Saheet Toh Vinay Sunaye। Murti Chandra Aakar Banaye॥
Sheesh Jhuka Kahe Mann Ki Baata। Purn Aas Karo Jagat Daata॥
Kaanchipur Sthan Tumhara। Karnatika Mein Mann Tumhara॥
Naam Tera Ratun Maharani। Bhakto Ki Raksha Karo Bhavani॥
By observing the rituals and worshipping the goddess with these soulful lyrics, devotees can attain calmness of the mind and inner strength.
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Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with nearly three decades of experience, known for his in-depth coverage of events and festivals, as well as his expertise in SEO-driven content at News18.com. A tech-savv… Read More
September 24, 2025, 11:41 IST
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