Chaitra Navratri Day 2: Know Which Goddess Should be Worshipped?

Chaitra Navratri Day 2 Coincides with Another Festival. Find out which one is it and the Puja Vidhi of Navratri’s second day.

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On the second day of Navratri, there is a tradition of worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini. The same Goddess carries a garland on her one hand and Kamandal on the other. As per the Shastras, Goddess Durga incarnated in the form of the Mountain Lord’s(Parvat Raj) daughter which means that Goddess Parvati took birth in his house. As advised by Narad Muni, she went through some tedious austerity procedures to get married to Lord Shiva, because of which she also came to be known as Tapascharini.

It was only during the second day of Navratri when the tedious process of her austerity was going on. She had spent many years without consuming a single drop of water and any grain. Mahadev was pleased with the Goddess’ austerity. So, on the second day of Navratri, this incarnation of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Also, it is considered beneficial to recite the Mantra given below so as to receive more fruitful outcomes during the reverence. Mantra:

“dadhānā karapadmābhyām, akṣamālākamaṇḍalū। devī prasīdatu mayi, brahmacāriṇyanuttamā।।” 

“ दधाना करपद्माभ्याम्, अक्षमालाकमण्डलू। देवी प्रसीदतु मयि, ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा।।”

It means that the Goddess which carries the Akshmala in one hand and Kamandal in the other should please the one who is reciting this.

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How to Worship Goddess Brahmacharini 

• Wake up early in the morning on this day and take a bath and worship goddess Brahmacharini with a devoted heart and mind.
• Start by offering a bath to the goddess with milk, ghee, curd, sugar, perfume(Itra) and honey.
• After this, offer fruits, flowers, Akshat, Roli, Sandalwood, sugar candy, cloves, cardamom etc. to the Goddess.
• Milk and dairy products are quite dear to Goddess Brahmacharini, which is why such items should be definitely offered to the Goddess.

Which Colours Should be Worn while Worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini

Goddess Brahmacharini is supposedly another incarnation of Goddess Saraswati. Apart from this, it is also said about this day that when Mata Parvati went through some severe austerity so as to get married to Lord Shiva, she was wearing yellow coloured clothes. Keeping this in mind, you should also wear yellow coloured clothes while worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini.

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Benefits of Worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini 

• The name of the Goddess is made up of two words, Brahma and Charini. The word Brahma stands for austerity or meditation and “Charini” stands for conduct. Overall, it means that Brahamacharini is the one who conducts or goes through austerity.
• Worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini ensures prosperity and victory inflowing into one’s life.
• One’s willpower increases along with self-confidence if he/she worships Goddess Brahmacharini.
• Goddess Brahmacharini also helps her devotees to fight the necessary evils and opens the doors to success for them.

Astrological Facts Associated with Goddess Brahmacharini

As per the astrological considerations, Goddess Brahamacharini rules over the planet Mars. In such a situation, worshipping this Goddess also negates the malefic effects of the planet Mars.

Jhulelal Jayanti Celebrations Coincide with Navaratri Day Two 

Cheti Chand, also known as Jhulelal Jayanti happens to be one of the most primary festivals of the Sindhi community. Lord Jhulelal is worshipped as another incarnation of Lord Varun. The Sindhi community celebrates this festival with much pomp and show. This occasion of Cheti Chand also launches the Sindhi New Year.

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Lord Jhulelal was born on this day. It is said that Lord Jhulelal took the initiative of many brave and bold tasks on his part to protect the religion and culture. Apart from this, he also had spectacular views on Hindu-Muslim unity and emphasized the principle of one God and vouched for it. Needless to say, it is quite an important festival for the Sindhi community.

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