Chaitra Navratri Day 3: Worshipping Rituals And Special Offerings On The Third Day Of Navratri | Check Here

Chaitra Navratri Day 3

Goddess Chandraghanta is the third form of Goddess Durga, and she is worshipped on the third day of Chaitra Navratri. This form of the Goddess is regarded as both peace-bestowing and benevolent. Worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta has special significance on the third day of Navratri. In this article, we will tell you the auspicious muhurat for worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta, the special offerings to be presented, and the worshipping rituals. Click here to read in Hindi.

Auspicious Muhurat to Worship Goddess Chandraghanta

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:49 AM to 05:36 AM
• Pratah Sandhya: 05:13 AM to 06:24 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:04 PM to 12:52 PM
• Vijaya Muhurat: 02:29 PM to 03:18 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 06:31 PM to 06:55 PM
• Sayahna Sandhya: 06:32 PM to 07:43 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 05:58 PM to 07:27 PM
• Nishita Muhurat: 12:04 AM (March 22) to 12:51 AM (March 22)
• Ravi Yoga: 12:37 AM (March 22) to 06:23 AM (March 22)
  

Worshipping Rituals

On the third day of Navaratri, wake up before sunrise, take a bath and wear red or yellow attire.

After that, sprinkle Gangajal at the place of worship and install an image or idol of the Goddess there.

Light incense sticks and a ghee diya, and offer vermilion (sindoor) and akshat to the Goddess.

Offering jasmine flowers to Goddess Chandraghanta is considered extremely auspicious. If jasmine flowers are not available, you can offer any yellow flower.

As an offering (Bhog), you can offer Kheer, honey, or sweets made from milk to the Goddess.

During the worship of the Goddess, chanting the mantra 'Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah' will prove to be extremely beneficial for you.

Reciting Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati is considered auspicious.

At the end, perform the Aarti of the Goddess and express your wishes before her, and ask for forgiveness for your mistakes.