Maa Chandraghanta is the holy incarnation of Nav Durga, worshipped on the third day of Navratri. Her name is derived from two words: Chandra (moon) and ghanta (bell), which means the one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell on her forehead. She rides a tiger, symbolising bravery and fearlessness. Maa Chandraghanta has a golden complexion and ten hands holding weapons such as sword, gada, lotus, and a jap mala). Her abode is in the Manipur Chakra. Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta grants its devotees spiritual and marital blessings. 

Navratri Day 3 2026

Ritual 

Details 

Festival

Navratri

Day

3rd Day

Date 

13th October 2026

Goddess 

Maa Chandraghanta

Puja 

Morning worship, offer red flowers, kumkum, akshat, 

Bhog

Offer milk, kheer, or milk-based sweets

Colour 

Red

Significance 

Maa Chandraghanta grants compassion with fierce strength, and help devotees build courage


Maa Chandraghanta Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Rituals 

  • Purification: Wake up early during the brahma muhurat, wear clean ethnic red clothes. 
  • SetUp: Light a pure ghee lamp, first worship Lord Ganesha, and then invoke Maa Chandraghanta. 
  • Offering: Maa Chandraghanta is offered red and white flowers, sandalwood paste, and shringar items to Maa Durga. 
  • Bhog Offering: Offer Maa Chandraghanta milk, kheer and other milk-based sweets
  • Aarti: Chant mantras dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta and recite Durga Chalisa

Maa Chandraghanta Mantras 

Chant these mantras to invoke Maa Chandraghanta and end your prayer with Durga Chalisa.

Mantra: Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
Prathana Mantra:

Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta |

Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥ 

Navratri Day 3 Colour 2026? What To Wear

The designated colour for Day 3 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026) is Red. Wearing red on this day symbolises courage, strength, passion and fearlessness. On the 3rd day of Navratri, you can wear a red anarkali suit, or you can pair a red kurti with pants. While you are praying to Maa Chandraghanta, make sure you are wearing ethnic. 

Significance of Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta

Devi Chandraghanta signifies the moon which is connected to the mind. Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta represents that your life will welcome charms and a captivating mind. She is the embodiment of beauty, wherever anything appears beautiful to you, it is because of the Mother Divine’s energy there. 

Conclusion

Celebrating Navratri 2026 day 3 with sincere dedication to Goddess Chandraghanta ensures peace of mind and mental toughness. Wearing red clothes, offering sweets made of sugar and milk, and chanting her mantras give people the inner strength to face their problems bravely. 

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