Navratri 2025 Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta Puja Significance, Rituals, Timings, and Auspicious Colour
Navratri 2025 Day 3 is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, symbol of peace and courage. Know puja timings, rituals, significance, and the auspicious colour of the day.
Devotees worship Maa Chandraghanta on Day 3 of Navratri 2025, seeking peace, strength, and prosperity.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, will be the third day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, the third manifestation of Goddess Durga. She symbolizes,-peace, happiness, and relief-from all kinds of suffering-who gives strength to her devotees in solace, especially in trouble.
Who is Worshiped on the Third Day of Navratri?
The third day of Sharad Navratri is meant for the worship of Maa Chandraghanta, the married form of Goddess Parvati. She is described as holding ten hands carrying divine weapons, Trishul (trident), Gada (mace), Sword, Kamandal (water pot), Lotus, Arrow, Bow, and Japa Mala (prayer beads), and with two hands blesses her devotees (varada mudra) and assures them of freedom from fear (abhaya mudra).
Why Is She Called Maa Chandraghanta?
After her marriage with Lord Siva, it is said that Goddess Parvati began marking her forehead with the crescent moon (Chandra) mixed with the shape of a bell (Ghanta); hence she was named Chandraghanta.
Navratri 2025 Day 3 Puja Timings (As per DrikPanchang)
- Brahma Muhurtha: 04:35 am – 05:23 am
- Pratah Sandhya: From 04:59 am to 06:10 am
- Vijaya Muhurtha: From 02:14 pm to 03:02 pm
- Godhuli Muhurtha: From 06:15 pm to 06:39 pm
- Sayahna Sandhya: From 06:15 pm to 07:27 pm
- Amrit Kalam: 09:11 am to 10:57 am
- Nishita Muhurtha: 11:49 pm (Sept 24) to 12:37 am (Sept 25)
- Ravi Yoga: 04:16 pm (Sept 24) to 06:11 am (Sept 25)
Significance of Day 3 Worship
The worship of Maa Chandraghanta is for negating forces of evil and a manifestation of inner peace. The worship helps the devotee to overcome fear, heal illnesses, and conquer anguish, thereby instilling courage and harmony.
Rituals to be done on the 3rd Day
- Kalash Aatpana: A sacred metal or earthen pot is placed symbolizing divine energy.
- Invocation: Do three repetitions of the mantra: "Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah."
- Offerings: Give jasmine flowers, fruits, milk, sweets, and kheer.
- Aarti: Perform a traditional aarti with light from diya and camphor.
- Fasting and Charity: Many also fast and donate food or clothes to those in need.
Color on the 3rd Day of Navratri 2025
On day 3, the royal blue colour acts as luck for the day, symbolising depth, tranquillity, and the power that is really serene in nature with respect to the Goddess. This colour is ideally donned by pious people when they pay their respects.
✅ Key Learnings: The 3rd day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, who blesses her devotees with courage, prosperity, and serenity. If the devotees sincerely perform the rituals, they are believed to worship away all their troubles and make their lives peaceful.
