Navaratri Devi 3 - Chandraghanta Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
Navaratri Devi 3 - Chandraghanta
Chandraghanta- A charming Goddess
Adorned with half-moon on her forehead,
Shaped like a bell, so enchanting!
She is hailed as ‘Chandraghanta'
‘Chandra' meaning a moon
‘Ghanta' means a bell.
She is bright and beautiful like the moon
An epitome of peace and tranquillity.
Chandraghanta is cool, calm and composed
To her ardent ‘bhaktas' or devotees
But she can be fierce and frightening with
Her ten hands and three eyes,
Holding swords and other weapons,
Ever ready to vanquish her deadly enemies.
O Mother Goddess Chandraghanta!
Please come! Riding on a lion!
Protect me from the deadly enemies,
And hold me in your arms, safe and secure.
They are; Shailaputri, Brahmachaarini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda,
Skandamata, Kartyayini, Kaalaratri, Mahaagauri and Siddhidhatri.
An Extract from my book ‘Devi Mahatmyam - Mystic power of the radiant Goddess"
In India, special prayers are offered during the annual festival of Navaratri in the months of September - October. ‘Navaratri' means nine days.
Out of the nine days of its observance, the first three days are reserved for Goddess Durga, the next three days for Goddess Lakshmi and the last three days for the Goddess Sarasvati.
Devi showers her blessings to those who chant her name with devotion.
Bright and beautiful like the moon! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
The poem explains in simple words the greatness of Goddess 'Chandraghanta' who is worshipped on the third day of Navaratri (Nine Days/Nights) as per Hindu traditions. Navaratri days are considered among the most auspicious ones. Thank you Geeta ji. This has been a magnificent work by all means.
Thank you for the poem It was very educational to me. Living in the west in the state's. Again my thanks most humble friend Have I made.
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7/27/2025 8:35:06 AM # 1.0.0
Chandraghanta an epitome of peace and tranquility very beautiful goddess shining like the moon. An excellent poem. Thanks for your poem.