Chaitra Navratri 2026: Third Day Devi Chandraghanta Puja Details The third day of Chaitra Navratri 2026, observed on March 21, 2026, will be dedicated to the worship of Devi Chandraghanta. This form of the goddess is believed to alleviate all kinds of difficulties and fulfill the desires of devotees. The festival, which began on March 19, 2026, will continue until March 27, 2026. According to Hindu scriptures, Devi Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day of the Navratri celebration, which falls on March 21, 2026. Devotees are advised to perform the puja with specific rituals to invite prosperity, peace, and divine blessings into their homes. The auspicious timings for the puja on March 21, 2026, include the early morning period from 8:03 AM to 9:33 AM, followed by the afternoon slots from 12:10 PM to 12:58 PM (Abhijit Muhurta), 12:34 PM to 2:04 PM, and 3:34 PM to 5:04 PM. These timings are considered ideal for invoking the goddess’s blessings. To prepare for the puja, devotees should ensure the worship space is clean and arrange an image or idol of Devi Chandraghanta. The rituals include applying tilak with Kumkum, decorating the idol with flowers, lighting a ghee lamp, and offering items such as rice, incense, vermillion, henna, and sweets like kheer or mawa. After the offerings, an arati is performed, followed by the recitation of specific mantras 108 times. The mantras for Devi Chandraghanta include: "Pinḍaja pravaraḍhā canda-kopāṣṭrakaiṟyutā. Prasāda tanu te mahyam candra-ghaṇṭeṭi viśruṭā." Devotees may also chant the following bhajans in Hindi: "Jay Māṁ Chandraghanta Sukh Dhāma, Pūrṇa kījō Mere Kām. Chandra Samān Tū Shītala Dātī, Chandra Tej Kirṇōṁ Meṁ Samātī. Krodh Ko Śānt Banānē Vālī, Mīṭhē Bol Sikhānē Vālī. Man Kī Mālak Man Bhātī Hō, Chandrāghanta Tū Varaḍātī Hō.#chaitra_navratri_2026 #navratri_festival #devi_chandraghanta #hindu_scriptures #astrologers
The provided text discusses the start of the Navratri festival and related lunar calendar calculations, as well as weather updates. Here's a structured summary: Navratri Festival Dates and Tithi Calculations Start Date: Navratri begins on March 19 due to a lunar calendar phenomenon called tithi kshaya (lunar day deficiency). Both March 19 and 20 lack the required lunar day (pratipada), so the festival starts on March 19. Daily Rituals and Deities: March 19: Snan Dan (bathing and charity) on Amavasya (new moon), Shukla Yoga (lunar day), and worship of Shailaputri (Goddess Durga). March 20: Dwitiya (second lunar day), Revati Nakshatra, Brahma Yoga, and worship of Brahmacharini (Goddess Durga). March 21: Tritiya (third lunar day), Ashwini Nakshatra, Aindra Yoga, and worship of Chandraghanta (Goddess Durga). March 22: Chaturthi (fourth lunar day), Bharani Nakshatra, Ravi Yoga, and worship of Kushmanda (Goddess Durga). March 23: Panchami (fifth lunar day), Kritika Nakshatra, Ravi Yoga, and worship of Kalaratri (Goddess Durga). March 24: Shashthi (sixth lunar day), Rohini Nakshatra, Preeti Yoga, and worship of Katyayani (Goddess Durga). March 25: Saptami (seventh lunar day), Mrigashira Nakshatra, Ayushmaan Yoga, and worship of Durga. March 26: Ashtami (eighth lunar day), Anuradha Nakshatra, Shobhan Yoga, and worship of Mahagauri (Goddess Durga). March 27: Navami (ninth lunar day), Punarvasu Nakshatra, Sandhya Yoga, and worship of Siddhidatri (Goddess Durga). Weather Updates Agar: 50% increase in cold-related illnesses (cough, cold). Sikar: High temperature of 34.7°C. Ludhiana: MLA office protest by women's wing of Congress. Punjab: Temperature drop, winter return in March. Manali & Narkanda: Snowfall. Dhamtari-Garibanda: Lightning injuries, hailstorms. Kishanganj, Arrah: Hail with strong winds.#navratri_festival #lunar_calendar #agar_cold_illness #sikar_temperature #ludhiana_protest
