The nine-day unprecedented festival of Navratri is going to start on 3 October 2024, in which the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped with great pomp. This festival is celebrated with immense joy across India. The joy and enthusiasm of Shardiya Navratri is even more among the devotees because Dussehra is organized on the tenth day i.e. after the end of Shardiya Navratri. It is believed that Lord Shri Ram killed Ravana on the day of Dashami, and Maa Durga also killed Mahishasura after a nine-day war. In these nine days, the Devas worshiped all the forms of Maa Durga. During the auspicious occasion of Navratri, devotees of Maa Durga also worship her nine forms and celebrate the magnificence of her power. Paras Parivaar Charitable Trust is sending you wishes on these Beautiful nine Days.

Story of Goddess Chandraghanta :

The form of Goddess Chandraghanta is described as extremely beautiful and auspicious in the Puranas and according to the knowledge of Paras Bhai Ji. Worship of Goddess Chandraghanta increases the social and material happiness of the devotees. Shardiya Navratri is a delightful season for devotees of Maa Durga, who enthusiastically chant her name, "Jai Mata Di."

The story of Goddess Chandraghanta is very famous in the Puranas and Mahant Shri Paras Bhai Ji also said. In ancient times, when there was war and unrest between the Devas and demons, a demon named Mahishasura fought a fierce war with the Devas to capture heaven. The war ended with the victory of Mahishasura. After this, Mahishasura expelled the Devas from heaven and captured the throne of Devraj Indra. At this time, all the Devas were feeling helpless due to defeat. After which all the Devas went to Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.

The Devas told Tridev how this demon named Mahishasura was spreading violence and unrighteousness in the world. The Devas said that the terror of Mahishasur is not allowing us to go to the Swarglok and Prithvilok. Hearing all these things from the Devas, the Tridev became angry, due to which a shining light came out of their mouth. After this light was absorbed together, a girl was born. After this, out of the Tridev, Mahadev gave his Trident, Lord Vishnu gave his Chakra, and after this all the Devas gave their weapons to Maa Chandraghanta. Lord Indra also bestowed his thunderbolt upon the Goddess.

The Goddess's form was further enhanced after receiving weapons from all these Devas. Surya gifted Maa Chandraghanta his brilliance, a lion to ride, and a sword. Maa came to the battlefield after receiving her weapons from all the Devas. Mahishasur's confidence started to waver after seeing Maa Durga’s huge form, but even after this, he asked his sena to attack the Goddess. The four directions resonated with the twang of the bow, the roar of Maa's lion, and the loud sound of the Ghanta. This terrifying sound aided in the defeat of the demons, and Maa Chandraghanta earned the respect of the Devas by vanquishing them. After this, all the Devas regained their rights.

Other names of Maa Chandraghanta are Chandrakhanda, Ranachandi Chandrika, etc. Maa provides bravery and courage to all the devotees who worship her. All devotees who worship Maa with complete devotion receive her blessings. Maa Chandraghanta sits on a lion, poised and ready for battle. The Third Day worship in shardiya Navratri is always more important. It is believed that Maa Chandraghanta soon fulfill all the wishes of the devotees. According to beliefs, it is said that devotees who worship Maa Chandraghanta with full devotion start experiencing beautiful sounds and fragrances in a few days. Devotees can offer sweet things containing saffron to Maa Chandraghanta, which pleases the Maa.