Sharad Navratri Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini Puja, Vidhi & Significance

The second day of Sharad Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Brahmacharini. Brahmacharini is the goddess of penance and meditation. Worshiping her bestows self-control, devotion, and spiritual power upon the devotee.

Form of Goddess Brahmacharini

• Maa Brahmacharini holds a rosary in her right hand and a kamandalu in her left. She is a symbol of penance and devotion.
• Her form gives seekers patience and courage in the face of difficulties.
• Her worship increases penance, knowledge, and detachment.

Method of worship

• After bathing in the morning, take a vow to fast.
• Purify the idol/picture of Goddess Brahmacharini with Ganga water and offer flowers.
• Offer incense, lamps, and naivedya.
• Chant the Brahmacharini Mantra:

  Om Devi Brahmacharini Namah

• Reciting the Navdurga Stotra and Durga Saptashati is considered auspicious.

Importance

• Brahmacharini Puja empowers the devotee with renunciation and self-control.
• This day leads the devotee towards knowledge.
• Happiness, peace, and good fortune increase in the family.