Goddess Chandraghanta: The Warrior Form of Goddess Parvati
Origin & Navratri Worship of चन्द्रघण्टा
Goddess Chandraghanta is the married form of Goddess Parvati. After getting married to Lord Shiva, Goddess Mahagauri adorned her forehead with a half-moon (Chandra). Due to this unique adornment, Goddess Parvati became known as Goddess Chandraghanta. This form of the goddess symbolizes bravery, grace, and a warrior spirit, ready to protect her devotees from all forms of harm and evil.
Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. Devotees offer prayers and perform rituals to seek her blessings for courage, peace, and protection. She is believed to remove obstacles and grant her devotees peace of mind and spiritual advancement.
It is believed that the planet Shukra (Venus) is governed by Goddess Chandraghanta. Worshipping her is said to remove the malefic effects of Shukra and bring prosperity and harmony into one’s life.
Goddess Chandraghanta mounts a fierce tigress, symbolizing her fearless and warrior nature. She wears a semi-circular moon (Chandra) on her forehead, which resembles a bell (Ghanta). Due to this, she is called Chandra-Ghanta. She is depicted with ten hands:
- In her four left hands, she carries a Trishul (Trident), Gada (Mace), Sword, and Kamandal (Water Pot), while her fifth left hand remains in the Varada Mudra (gesture of granting boons).
- In her four right hands, she holds a Lotus Flower, Arrow, Bow (Dhanush), and Japa Mala (Rosary), while her fifth right hand is in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness).
This form of Goddess Parvati is both peaceful and fierce, ensuring the welfare of her devotees. Though she radiates a calm and divine aura, she is always prepared for battle, wielding her weapons to protect righteousness. It is believed that the sound of the moon-bell on her forehead expels negative energies and evil spirits from her devotees’ lives.
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Mantras, Stotras, and Aartis
Shri Chandraghanta Mantra
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah॥
Shri Chandraghanta Prarthana
पिण्डज प्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यम् चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta। Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥
Shri Chandraghanta Stuti Mantra
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ चन्द्रघण्टा रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Chandraghanta Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Shri Chandraghanta Dhyana Mantra
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
सिंहारूढा चन्द्रघण्टा यशस्विनीम्॥
मणिपुर स्थिताम् तृतीय दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
खङ्ग, गदा, त्रिशूल, चापशर, पद्म कमण्डलु माला वराभीतकराम्॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना बिबाधारा कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां क्षीणकटि नितम्बनीम्॥
Shri Chandraghanta Stotram
आपदुध्दारिणी त्वंहि आद्या शक्तिः शुभपराम्।
अणिमादि सिद्धिदात्री चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
चन्द्रमुखी इष्ट दात्री इष्टम् मन्त्र स्वरूपिणीम्।
धनदात्री, आनन्ददात्री चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
नानारूपधारिणी इच्छामयी ऐश्वर्यदायिनीम्।
सौभाग्यारोग्यदायिनी चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Shri Chandraghanta Kavacham
रहस्यम् शृणु वक्ष्यामि शैवेशी कमलानने।
श्री चन्द्रघण्टास्य कवचम् सर्वसिद्धिदायकम्॥
बिना न्यासम् बिना विनियोगम् बिना शापोध्दा बिना होमम्।
स्नानम् शौचादि नास्ति श्रद्धामात्रेण सिद्धिदाम॥
कुशिष्याम् कुटिलाय वञ्चकाय निन्दकाय च।
न दातव्यम् न दातव्यम् न दातव्यम् कदाचितम्॥
Shri Chandraghanta Aarti
जय माँ चन्द्रघण्टा सुख धाम। पूर्ण कीजो मेरे काम॥
चन्द्र समाज तू शीतल दाती। चन्द्र तेज किरणों में समाती॥
मन की मालक मन भाती हो। चन्द्रघण्टा तुम वर दाती हो॥
सुन्दर भाव को लाने वाली। हर संकट में बचाने वाली॥
हर बुधवार को तुझे ध्याये। सन्मुख घी की ज्योत जलाये॥
श्रद्दा सहित तो विनय सुनाये। मूर्ति चन्द्र आकार बनाये॥
शीश झुका कहे मन की बाता। पूर्ण आस करो जगत दाता॥
काँचीपुर स्थान तुम्हारा। कर्नाटिका में मान तुम्हारा॥
नाम तेरा रटूँ महारानी। भक्त की रक्षा करो भवानी॥
Significance of Worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta
Worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta bestows devotees with:
- Courage, confidence, and fearlessness.
- Protection from evil forces and negative energies.
- A sense of peace, prosperity, and happiness.
- Relief from planetary doshas related to Shukra (Venus).
- Spiritual upliftment and the ability to face challenges bravely.
Conclusion
Goddess Chandraghanta embodies strength, grace, and protection. Her worship on the third day of Navratri is of immense significance for those seeking courage, mental peace, and spiritual well-being. By chanting her mantras, stotras, and aarti, devotees can invoke her blessings and lead a life of righteousness and fearlessness.
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