Shubh Navratri Day 3 Mata Chandraghanta

Chaitra Navratri – 2020 Maa Chandraghanta, Devotional Tourism, Varanasi

One of the vibrant festivals of the country, Chaitra Navratri is celebrated to worship nine avatars of Goddess Durga. On Day 3, Devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta -- the married form of Goddess Parvati. It is believed that worshipping Maa Chandraghanta removes sorrows from our lives and gives birth to warriors within ourselves.The word Chandraghanta is derived from moon and bell. It means one who has supreme knowledge and bliss and showers peace and serenity. Those who worship this form of Goddess Durga get rewarded with grace, bravery and courage.

            Maa Chandraghanta is someone who brings justice and discipline in the world. She is depicted as someone who possesses ten hands. Her eight hands are filled with armoury: Gada, sword, dhanush, Kamandal, trishul, arrow, jap mala. One has lotus flower in her hands while two are in mudras-- Varada and Abhaya for stopping harm and boon giving. The goddess looks as if she is ready for a war against all the demons. The moon on her forehead symbolises removal of evil spirits and negativity.

Ramesh Verma , CMD , the Second Online Travel , Devotional  Tourism,  Varanasi