आज नवरात्रि के तीसरे दिन होगी मां चंद्रघंटा की पूजा आराधना, मां का यह रूप परम शांतिदायक और कल्याणकारी है। मां चंद्रघंटा का भक्त निडर और पराक्रमी होने के साथ, सौम्य और तेजवान भी हो जाता है।
पिण्डजप्रवरारूढ़ा चण्डकोपास्त्रकेर्युता। प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चंद्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of the nine powers of Maa Durga, is worshiped on the third day of Navratri. She is called Chandraghanta because of the crescent moon on the head of the mother. Mother's body is as bright as gold, she is mounted on a lion and holds different types of weapons in ten hands. Sinharud Maa Chandraghanta is ready for war and the raging sound emanating from her bell frightens the Asuras. The worship of Mata Chandraghanta provides spiritual and spiritual power to the seeker. On the third day of Navratri, the worshiper who recites Durga Saptashati by worshiping Mother Chandraghanta gets fame, fame, and respect in the world.
Mother's form is very gentle and full of peace. The communication of valor, fearlessness as well as gentleness, and humility in one who worships him develops the quality of Kanti in his face, eyes, and entire body. The tone becomes divine and there is a supernatural melody in it. With the arrival of his devotee, there is the communication of happiness and peace in the environment.
There is continuous irradiation of divinely luminous atoms from the body of the seeker of Maa Chandraghanta, which is not visible with ordinary eyes, but the worshipers and the people who come in contact with her experience it.
Chandraghanta is the third incarnation of Durga. Due to the hour-shaped crescent on the forehead of the goddess, she is called Chandraghanta. Mother is called by the name Chandraghanta because of wearing an hourglass-shaped crescent on her head. This form of mother riding on her vehicle lion is ready to fight and destroy the wicked. Chandraghanta is also called the goddess of voice.
This form of the third power of Maa Durga is extremely peaceful and benevolent. That is why it is said that we should continuously do spiritual practice keeping in mind his holy Deity.His meditation is beneficial and salvation for both our here and hereafter.