a statue of hindu goddess durga with her hands outstretched

The name of the third power of Maa Durga is Chandraghanta. The worship on the third day is of utmost importance in Navratri worship and on this day her idol is worshipped. On this day, the mind of the devotee enters the 'Manipur' Chakra. According to folklore, by the grace of Maa Chandraghanta, one can see supernatural things, experience divine fragrances and hear various kinds of divine sounds. These are the moments when the devotee has to be extremely careful. This form of the mother is extremely peaceful and beneficial. There is a half-moon in the shape of a bell on her forehead, which is why she is called Chandraghanta Devi. The color of her body is as bright as gold. She has ten hands. All her ten hands are adorned with weapons like swords and arrows. Her vehicle is a lion. Her posture is that of being ready for war. We should completely purify our mind, speech, deeds and body as per the prescribed rituals and surrender to Maa Chandraghanta and be ready to worship her. By worshipping her, we can be fre