On Day 3 of Navratri, we invoke Maa Chandraghanta, the fierce yet compassionate form of Goddess Durga who wears a half-moon shaped like a bell (Ghanta) on her forehead. Riding a tiger and wielding ten weapons across her ten arms, she represents readiness for spiritual battle, fearless action, and swift justice. Worshipping her activates the Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra, neutralizes evil eye (Nazar), and mitigates planetary afflictions linked to Mars.
Key Takeaways
- Associated Devi: Maa Chandraghanta (3rd Manifestation of Navdurga)
- Governing Chakra: Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra
- Ruling Planet: Mars (Mangal)
- Auspicious Color: Red / Reddish Brown
- Core Energy: Bravery, protection, destruction of fear, and dynamic action
Day 3 Astronomical & Panchang Alignment
- Date: October 13, 2026
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi
- Abhijit Muhurat Window: 11:44 AM to 12:30 PM
- Auspicious Yog: Vishkambha Yog & Vishakha Nakshatra transit
- Planetary Ruler: Mars (Mangal) — Bestows physical energy, courage, ambition, and victory over opposition.
Step-by-Step Puja Rituals & Yantra Activation
- Puja Setup: Ring a brass bell continuously during Aarti to generate sound vibrations that dispel negative energies from your living space.
- Color Usage: Wear Red to align with the fiery strength of Mars and the fierce grace of Chandraghanta Devi.
- Offerings: Offer milk, milk-based sweets, or red apples to the Devi.
- Yantra Activation: Activate a Mangal Yantra or Durga Beesa Yantra to resolve land disputes, blood-related health concerns, and anger management issues.
Sacred Mantras for Day 3
- Maa Chandraghanta Invocation Mantra:
पिण्डजप्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता। प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघंटेति विश्रुता॥ - Martial Protection Mantra:
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः॥(Chant 108 times)
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