Goddess Chandraghanta worshiped on third day

The auspicious nine-day long Navratri festival began on Saturday, 1st October and third manifestation of Devi Durga, Goddess Chandraghanta, is worshiped today. This form of Goddess Durga is addressed as Chandraghanta as she has a Chandra or half moon, in the shape of a Ghanta (bell), on her forehead. Maa Chandraghanta has three eyes and ten hands holding ten types of swords, weapons and arrows. She establishes justice and gives Her devotees the courage and strength to fight challenges. Navratri is celebrated to worship nine different forms of Goddess Durga - Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri. Brahmacharini is the goddess who performed ‘Tapa’ (penance) (Brahma – Tapa , Charini - Performer ). Mata personifies love and loyalty. Composed by Anubha Dhillan