Name mantra
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः ॥
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
oṃ devī candraghaṇṭāyai namaḥ
Om — salutations to Goddess Chandraghanta.
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Chandraghanta Mantra
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The mantras for Goddess Chandraghanta — “She Whose Bell Is the Moon” — the third of the nine forms of Durga, chanted on day 3 of Navaratri.
Traditional Navadurga mantras for the third day of Navaratri
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Chandraghanta Mantra
Son of Kali · Sacred Navaratri Chants
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Chandraghanta Mantra Lyrics with Meaning
Each line shows an easy way to say it, with its English meaning. Turn on the Sanskrit, the exact pronunciation or the word-by-word meaning whenever you want to go deeper.
Prayer (Prarthana)
पिण्डजप्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता ।
Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta
piṇḍajapravarārūḍhā caṇḍakopāstrakairyutā
Riding the finest of beasts, armed with weapons of fierce wrath,
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता ॥
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta
prasādaṃ tanute mahyaṃ candraghaṇṭeti viśrutā
may she who is famed as Chandraghanta extend her grace to me.
Praise (Stuti)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ चन्द्रघण्टा रूपेण संस्थिता ।
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Chandraghanta Rupena Samsthita
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu mā̃ candraghaṇṭā rūpeṇa saṃsthitā
To the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mother Chandraghanta —
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ
salutations to her, salutations to her, salutations to her, again and again.
About Chandraghanta Mantra
Chandraghanta is the third form of Durga, worshipped on the third day of Navaratri. A golden half-moon shaped like a temple bell shines on her forehead, giving her the name “she whose bell is the moon.”
She is the bride Parvati ready for battle: ten-armed, riding a tiger, every hand holding a weapon, yet calm and radiant. The sound of her bell is said to drive away negative forces and fear.
She is worshipped for courage, protection and a peaceful mind that stays steady in conflict.
The Stories Inside the Hymn
The bride who became a warrior
When Shiva arrived for his wedding with Parvati, his procession of ghosts and goblins terrified her family. Parvati took the dazzling form of Chandraghanta, calming everyone and persuading Shiva to appear in a gentler, princely form.
She shows that real strength can protect the peace rather than break it.
How to Chant Chandraghanta Mantra
When to chant
- ✦Day 3 of Navaratri (Tritiya), in both the autumn (Sharad) and spring (Chaitra) Navaratri
- ✦Morning and evening puja during Navaratri
- ✦Any time you wish to connect with Chandraghanta
How many times
The name mantra 108 times on a mala; the prayer and praise once or three times.
- 1
Light a lamp before an image of Durga or Chandraghanta, and offer a flower.
- 2
Chant the prayer first, picturing her form as it describes.
- 3
Repeat “Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah” on a mala.
- 4
Close with the Ya Devi praise and a bow.
Pronunciation Guide
The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.
candraghaṇṭāyai
chun-dra-ghun-taa-yai.
piṇḍaja
pin-da-ja.
mā̃
maa with a nasal ending (Hindi “Maa,” Mother).
The music
Sacred Navaratri Chants – Navadurga Mantras – Devi Stotras
by Son of Kali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which day of Navaratri is Chandraghanta worshipped?
Chandraghanta is the third of the Navadurga, worshipped on day 3 (Tritiya) of Navaratri.
What is the mantra of Chandraghanta?
The name mantra is “Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah” — “Om, salutations to Goddess Chandraghanta.” It is usually chanted with her prayer (prarthana) and the Ya Devi praise, all given on this page.
What does the name Chandraghanta mean?
“She Whose Bell Is the Moon.” The About section above explains the meaning and her story.
What are the nine forms of Durga?
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri — one for each night of Navaratri. The Navadurga Stotram names all nine.