Brahmacharini Navdurga – Apperance and Dhyana Mantra

Brahmacharini Mata is the second among Navadurga Goddess, nine Mother deities worshipped during Durga Navratri. Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on second day during Navaratri. In 2009, the date of Brahmacharini Maa Pooja is September 20.

Appearance and Iconography of Brahmacharini:

Brahmacharini mata, the second manifestation of Navdurga (Nine Goddesses worshipped during Navratri), appears in a simple form. Brahmacharini wears a white and baby pink saree and looks very calm in nature. Mata Bramhacharini holds a Kamandal (pitcher) in her left hand and a Japamala (rosary) in her left hand.

Dyana Mantra of Brahmacharini:

Brahmacharini Dhyana mantra is recited on the second day of Durga Navratri.

Dadhanakara Padmabhyam akshamala kamandalam

Devi prasidathu mayi brahmacharinya nuththama

Navadurga or 9 Forms of Durga – Nine Goddesses of Durga Navratri

Navadurga or the 9 forms or manifestations of Durga are the nine Goddesses worshipped on nine festive nights during Durga Navratri. Though, the nine manifestations or avatars of Durga that are worshipped during Navaratri may differ from place to place, the standard or primary Navadurga Goddesses remain same for every region.

Goddess Durga is a form of Shakti, the Mother Goddess. Three main forms of Shakti – Mahakali, Maha Saraswati and Mahalaxmi are evolved from the Trimurtis – Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu respectively. Each of these three main Goddesses gave rise to 3 more manifestations, who are referred as Nav-Durga. On each day of Durga Navratri, one of the Navdurga Goddesses is worshipped.

  1. Shailputri Mata
  2. Brahmacharini Maa
  3. Mata Chandraghanta
  4. Mata Kushmanda
  5. Skandamata
  6. Katyayani Mata
  7. Kalaratri Maa
  8. MahaGouri Mata
  9. Siddhidatri Mata
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