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Chandraghanta

चन्द्रघण्टा
Also known as: Candraghaṇṭā, Moon-bell

About

Third of the nine Navadurga forms. Adorned with a crescent moon shaped like a bell (ghanta). Represents peace, tranquility, and bravery. Her bell's sound scares away demons. Worshipped on the third day of Navaratri.

Attributes

PeaceTranquilityBraveryFear dispeller

Symbols

Crescent moon bellTrishulaSwordLotusBell sound
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion (or tiger)

Associated Mantras

Om Candraghaṇṭāyai Namaḥ
Om Śrī Candraghaṇṭāyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Navaratri (Day 3)

Scriptures

Devī MāhātmyaDevī Bhāgavata Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Ten-armed form riding a lion. Holds trishula, sword, bow, arrow, lotus, bell, and other weapons. Crescent moon-shaped bell adorns her forehead. Golden complexion, radiant expression.