Maa Chandraghanta Mantra Lyrics in English

Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. She is depicted riding a lion, carrying weapons in her ten hands, with a crescent moon shaped like a bell (ghanta) on her forehead. This form of the Goddess radiates bravery, grace and protection. When you chant Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah, it is like opening your heart to her divine energy: worries and negativity slowly fade, and a sense of courage and calm takes their place.

In Navratri 2026, Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on Tuesday, 13 October (Tritiya). For the full schedule and muhurat, see our Navratri 2026: Dates, Timings & Significance guide.

Word-by-Word Meaning

• ऊँ (Om): The eternal sound, representing the universe.
• देवी (Devi): Goddess, the supreme feminine energy.
• चन्द्रघण्टायै (Chandraghantayai): To Goddess Chandraghanta, the one adorned with a crescent-shaped bell (Chandra + Ghanta).
• नमः (Namah): Salutation, bowing down with reverence.

Complete meaning: “I bow down to Goddess Chandraghanta with devotion and reverence.”

Significance of Maa Chandraghanta

• Represents courage with calmness: fierce against evil, gentle with devotees.
• Symbolises fearlessness, blessing her followers with the strength to overcome challenges.
• Associated with the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus chakra), which governs willpower, confidence and inner power.
• Guides devotees past difficulties and harmful influences, filling their lives with harmony and serenity.

Benefits of Chanting “Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah”

Devotees believe that chanting this mantra and worshipping on this day brings:

• Inner strength and confidence: helps in overcoming fear, doubt and low self-esteem.
• Protection from negativity: shields from negative energies and obstacles.
• Peace and harmony: promotes mental calm and emotional balance.
• Spiritual growth: deepens meditation and strengthens faith.
• Success and prosperity: invites positive energy for personal and professional growth.
• Vitality: believed to energise the body and increase resilience.

Navratri 2026 – Day 3 Colour and Date

• Date: 13 October 2026 (Tuesday)
• Day: Navratri Day 3 (Tritiya), dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta
• Colour of the Day: Red

Why Red?
Red symbolises power, passion and fearlessness, qualities that reflect the warrior nature of Maa Chandraghanta. Wearing red while offering prayers is believed to invite courage, energy and her blessings.

Navratri colours are a regional custom that follows the weekday and changes every year, so traditions vary. Some devotees wear royal blue on this day, which represents stability and calm. You are free to follow your family or community tradition. To see all nine colours, read Navratri 2026: The 9 Colours of Navratri & Their Significance.

Devotee’s Guide: How to Worship Maa Chandraghanta

• Begin the day with a bath and wear red attire.
• Light a ghee lamp and offer flowers, incense and sweets, preferably kheer or other milk-based sweets.
• Chant Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah 108 times, letting each repetition deepen your connection with the Goddess.
• Offer a bell (ghanta) as a symbol of her name and seek her blessings.
• Meditate on her lion-riding form for courage and protection.