Sat Oct 05 19:07:18 UTC 2024: ## Maa Chandraghanta’s Blessings on Shardiya Navratri’s Third Day

**New Delhi, October 4, 2024** – As Shardiya Navratri celebrations enter their third day, devotees are seeking blessings from Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga. This year, the auspicious day falls on October 5th, 2024.

Maa Chandraghanta is known for adorning a crescent moon on her forehead, a symbol of her marriage to Lord Shiva. Worshipping this form of Durga is believed to bring mental peace and eliminate fear and enemies.

Devotees are encouraged to wear grey-colored clothing today to seek Maa Durga’s grace.

**Traditional greetings and wishes are exchanged among loved ones on this special day:**

* “Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Maa Chandraghanta Roopena Sansthita. Namstasyai Namstasyai Namstasyai Namo Namah.” (Oh Goddess, who resides in all beings as Maa Chandraghanta, I bow to you.)
* “May Maa Chandraghanta eliminate all the hardships in your life and always protect you from evil forces.”
* “I have left the whole world and come under your shelter, Mother. I have found all the happiness of life at your feet.”
* “Ain Shrim Shaktayai Namah, may Maa Chandraghanta bless you. Happy third day of Navratri.”
* “You have given without counting, you have given without measuring. Whenever you gave, Mother, you gave with an open heart. Happy third day of Navratri.”
* “We offer our devotion to your feet, sometimes coconuts, sometimes flowers, we bring them with full sacks, from your door. You make my life better, Oh Sherawali Maiyya. Happy third day of Navratri.”
* “May Devi bestow upon you happiness, prosperity, and success.”
* “I am trapped in the cycle of sin and virtue, I have lost my senses. Mother, make my boat cross, save me.”

**Note:** This article is based on traditional beliefs and information. ABPLive.com does not endorse any specific belief or information. It is advisable to consult a relevant expert before acting upon any information or belief.

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