Chaitra Navratri is being held from April 9, 2024 to April 17, 2024. During this festival, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped

Chaitra Navratri is being held from April 9, 2024 to April 17, 2024. During this festival, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped

Here are 10 interesting facts about Maa Chandraghanta-

Here are 10 interesting facts about Maa Chandraghanta-

1. She is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who is worshipped during the third day of Navrati

1. She is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who is worshipped during the third day of Navrati

2. The name ‘Chandraghanta’ means one whose wears a half moon (Chandra) on Her forehead that is shaped like a bell (ghanta)

2. The name ‘Chandraghanta’ means one whose wears a half moon (Chandra) on Her forehead that is shaped like a bell (ghanta)

3. She is believed to the form taken by Goddess Parvati when She was about to get married to Lord Shiva as a bride

3. She is believed to the form taken by Goddess Parvati when She was about to get married to Lord Shiva as a bride

4. She is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Sati

4. She is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Sati

5. She is also known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Himavati

5. She is also known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Himavati

6. She is depicted as a ten-armed powerful Goddess whose beauty is also unmatchable due to Her golden complexioned look. Her red attire, jewellery along with the half-shaped moon on her forehead makes Her an epitome of beauty

6. She is depicted as a ten-armed powerful Goddess whose beauty is also unmatchable due to Her golden complexioned look. Her red attire, jewellery along with the half-shaped moon on her forehead makes Her an epitome of beauty

7. She is one of the powerful and beautiful forms of Goddess Durga riding a tiger and going out to fight demons independently when Her husband Lord Shiva was deep in meditation and devotees were seeking protection

7. She is one of the powerful and beautiful forms of Goddess Durga riding a tiger and going out to fight demons independently when Her husband Lord Shiva was deep in meditation and devotees were seeking protection

8. She is depicted as having Trishul, Gada, Sword and Kamandal in her four left hands and keeping the fifth left hand in Varada Mudra. Her right hands comprise of the lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush and Japa Mala and the fifth one is in Abhaya Mudra

8. She is depicted as having Trishul, Gada, Sword and Kamandal in her four left hands and keeping the fifth left hand in Varada Mudra. Her right hands comprise of the lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush and Japa Mala and the fifth one is in Abhaya Mudra

9. She is associated with the Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra which teaches us how to manage any circumstance effectively while remaining calm amidst chaos

9. She is associated with the Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra which teaches us how to manage any circumstance effectively while remaining calm amidst chaos

10. Many devotees pray to Maa Chandraghanta for attaining courage, hope and strength to get ready to overcome challenges in life

10. Many devotees pray to Maa Chandraghanta for attaining courage, hope and strength to get ready to overcome challenges in life

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