Chandraghanta is the third form of the ten Mahavidyas, the fierce forms of the Hindu goddess Shakti. She is depicted as a beautiful woman with ten arms, holding a bell, a lotus, a trident, a sword, a shield, a bow and arrow, a rosary, a water pot, and a noose. She wears a crescent moon on her forehead, and her hair is tied in a bun.
Chandraghanta is a powerful goddess who is associated with protection, wisdom, and success. She is said to be able to remove obstacles, grant wishes, and protect her devotees from harm.
There are many mantras and stotras dedicated to Chandraghanta. Here are some of the most popular:
Om Hrim Kiim Shrim Chandraghantayai Namah
This mantra is chanted 108 times daily to invoke the blessings of Chandraghanta Devi. It is believed to bestow the following benefits:
Protection from evil spirits and negative energies
Success in all endeavors
Abundance and prosperity
Good health and well-being
Inner peace and spiritual enlightenment
Chandraghanta Devi Stotras
There are many stotras dedicated to Chandraghanta Devi. One of the most popular is:
Chandraghanta Stotra
|| Apaduddharini Tvamhi Adya Shaktih Shubhparam
Animadi Siddhidatri Chandraghante Pranamamyaham
Chandramukhi Ishta Datri Ishtam Mantra Swarupinim
Dhanadatri, Anandadatri Chandraghante Pranamamyaham
Nanarupadharini Ichchhamayi Aishwaryadayinim
Saubhagyarogyadayini Chandraghante Pranamamyaham ||
This stotra is a beautiful praise of Chandraghanta Devi. It describes her as the remover of obstacles, the giver of all good things, and the embodiment of auspiciousness. The stotra is chanted to seek the blessings of Chandraghanta Devi for all round well-being.
