Chandraghanta

Who is Chandraghanta?

Chandraghanta is the third Navdurga form of Goddess Mahadevi, who is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. His name Chandra-ghanta means "he who has a bell-shaped half moon". His third eye is always open, indicating his constant readiness to fight against evil. They are also known as “Chandrakhanda”, “Vrikshavahini” or “Chandrika”. According to Shiva Purana and Devi Mahatmya, Chandraghanta is the "Shakti" of Lord Shiva in the form of Chandrasekhar. Each aspect of Shiva is accompanied by Shakti, so is “Ardhanariswara”.

Who Killed Tarakasura and Jatukasura

According to Shiv Puran, after doing penance for many years, Parvati married Lord Shiva. After marriage, a new life begins for every woman. When Parvati met Shiva at his house. He was welcomed wholeheartedly. As soon as she entered the cave where Shiva lives, the cave was littered with garbage and everything in disarray. Spider webs were of major concern. Parvati took a broom in her wedding dress and cleaned the entire cave. Days passed and Parvati started living with new people in her new house.

While all this was happening, a new demon “Tarakasura” took root in the universe. Tarakasura's evil eye is on Shiva's family. He was keeping an evil eye on Parvati to unravel the real cause of her death. He had a boon that he would be killed only by the biological son of Shiva and Parvati. He appointed a demon named “Jatukasura” to create havoc in the lives of Parvati and Shiva. Jatukasura is an evil bat-demon. He and his army came to attack Parvati. Unaware of all this, Parvati was busy with her daily chores. While Shiva was doing severe penance, Parvati was handling daily chores on Mount Kailas. Taking the opportunity of this situation, Jatukasura called for war and marched towards Mount Kailas. Shardiya Navratri Ghatasthapana Vidhi. 

Parvati's fear blossomed. After facing continuous defeat, “Shiva Gana” or Shiv Soldier came to Parvati and pleaded for his protection. Parvati wept and went to where Shiva was doing his penance, but she was helpless. Shiva was unable to give up his penance. He reminded Parvati about her inner strength and said that she herself is Shakti Swaroopa. He reminded her that she herself is the mother of nature, the creation of the universe, and that she herself is sufficient to fight and control this situation. Thus, Goddess Parvati decided to fight with Jatakasura.

Why Moon Placed in Chandraghanta Head?

Parvati went out in the darkness and could barely see. To overcome this, he needed moonlight. Parvati sought support from “Chandra Dev” and he joined Parvati by illuminating the battlefield. During the war, Parvati wore Chandradev on her head in the form of a crescent Moon. Parvati needed an army capable of fighting bats in low light.

Who is Jatakasura?

Then a large pack of wolves came to Parvati's aid. The wolves attacked the bats and Parvati fought with Jatakasura. After a long battle, Parvati came to know that Saitan is active by bats in the sky. So Parvati brought an hour to the battlefield and played it loudly, which made the bats fly. One of the wolves jumped on Jatukasura, growling when he fell to the ground. Then Parvati hit him on the head for hours, cut off his wings with a worm-like sword and finally put it in his chest to kill him.

This horrific form of Parvati with a knife in one hand and ghanta in the other; Brahma Dev named the mother sitting on the moon and wolf on the head as Chandraghanta. Later Shiva told Parvati that this war would provide courage to overcome any war and fear of obstacles.

The Form of Chandraghanta

Chandraghanta has ten hands, out of which two hands have trident, mace, bow-arrow, khadak, lotus flower, ghanta and Kamandalu, while one hand is left. Ashirwad Mudra or “Abhaya Mudra” which is always ready to remove the fears of her devotees. She rides on the wolf as her vehicle, which represents bravery and courage, she wears a half moon depicting a bell on her forehead and a third eye in the middle of her forehead. Their color is golden. Shiva sees the form of Chandraghanta as a great example of beauty, charm and grace. Ashwini Navratri.

Chandraghanta Remove Obstacles, Negativity, Destroyed Enemies and Sins

It is believed that she rewards people with her grace, bravery, and courage. By his grace, all the sins, sufferings, physical sufferings, mental afflictions, and phantom obstacles of the devotees are destroyed.

Chandraghanta and Manipur Chakra

The abode of Chandraghanta is in Manipur Chakra. The Third Chakra, also called the Manipura, or Navel Chakra, serves as the body's energy powerhouse. When rotated properly, the chakra allows energy to flow, but if it becomes blocked or blocked, you may feel powerless, stagnant, or quickly angry. Only one who is a seeker of kundalini power can know about this chakra.