Happy Navratri 2020 Day 2: Worship Goddess Brahmacharini; Know Significance, Puja Vidhi, Mantra and Aarti

It's the second day of the auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri 2020 and the deities today will worship Maa Brahmacharini. Considered the second avatar of goddess Durga, Brahmacharini, clad in white clothes holding japa mala (rosary) in her right hand and Kamandal, a water utensil in her left hand governs the planet of Mangal. It is believed that after Rishi Narada's persuassion, Goddess Durga accepted Lord Shiva as her husband and indulged in hard austerity. She started being called by the name of Brahmacharini or Tapashcharini after thousands of years of penance. Her morals teaches that one must stay focused and work hard for their goals even in times of difficulties. Goddess Brahmacharini's worship will bring you wealth, prosperity and happiness.

Navratri 2020 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini Significance

The second avatar of Maa Durga which signified Maa Brahmacharini speaks about signifies love, loyalty, wisdom and knowledge. The ancient talks suggest that she was born in Himalayas and it was Devrishi Narada who influenced her thoughts. It was her tapa or penances with determination for several years that she got married to Lord Shiva.

Navratri 2020 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi

Things you will need: Flowers, roli, akshat, sandalwood, milk, curd, sugar, honey paan and supari. For worshipping goddess Brahmacharini, start by enchanting the mantra 'ऊं ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नम:।'

Bathe the goddess with Panchamrit - a mixture of honey, sugar, milk, yogurt, and ghee. Offer roli, akshat and flowers. Goddess Brahmacharini is said to be fond of hibiscus and lotus flowers, offering a garland made by these flowers would be great.

Now while holding a flower in your right hand, enchant the mantras given below: