Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini puja, muhurat, colour, arati, mantra - All You Need to Know

Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 2: The auspicious nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri has begun on Wednesday, March 22. People all over the country are welcoming the festival with lots of fervour. It is believed that on the occasion of Navratri Goddess Durga comes down to Earth and showers her blessing on the devotees.

In India, usually, four types of Navratris are observed throughout the year. These are Shardiya Navratri, Chaitra Navratri, Magha Gupt Navratri and Ashadha Gupt Navratri. Out of these, two are widely celebrated - Shardiya Navratri and Chaitra Navratri. Shardiya Navratri falls in the months of September and October. While the Navratri that arrives in the month of March and April is called Chaitra Navratri.

This year, Chaitra Navratri began on Wednesday, March 22, and will end on Thursday, March 30 with Raam Navami.

Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 2: Date and Day

This year, the second day of Chaitra Navratri will be observed on Thursday, March 23.

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Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 2: Goddess

Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. She is depicted as walking bare feet carrying Jap Mala in the right hand and Kamandal in the left hand. It is believed that Lord Mangal, the provider of all fortunes, is governed by Goddess Brahmacharini.

Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 2: Colour

The second day of Chaitra Navratri is associated with the colour Yellow. It signifies positive feelings, cheerfulness, joy, and kindness. The colour also boosts confidence and curiosity.

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Shubh Muharat/Muhurat

According to Drik Panchang,
Pratipada Tithi Begins - 10:52 PM on Mar 21, 2023
Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:20 PM on Mar 22, 2023
Meena Lagna Begins - 06:23 AM on Mar 22, 2023
Meena Lagna Ends - 07:32 AM on Mar 22, 2023

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Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 2: Mantra

Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah॥ (ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः॥)

Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 2: Prarthana/Aarti

Dadhana Kara Padmabhyamakshamala Kamandalu।
Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama॥

(दधाना कर पद्माभ्यामक्षमाला कमण्डलू।
देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥)

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