chandraghanta
Chandraghanta Kavach (Chandraghanta Mata Kavacham) is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta Mata, 3rd among Navadurga Goddesses (Nine aspects of Goddess Durga).
Chandraghanta Puja is observed on third day of Navratri – in Vasant Navratri & Ashwin Navratri (Sharad Navratri).
Third day of Navratri is also observed as Sindhur Tritiya, Sowbhagya Teej, Gauri Teej, etc.
Here are the lyrics of Chandraghanta Kavach
Chandraghanta Kawach:
Rahsayam Shrunu Vakshayami Shaiveshi Kamalanne |
Shri Chandraghantasya Kawach
Sarvsiddhidayakam ||
Bina Nyasam Bina Viniyogam Bina Shapoddhar Bina Homam |
Snanam Shauchadianastit Shraddhamatren Siddhidham ||
Kushishyam Kutilayam Vanchkaya Nindakayacha |
Na Datavyam Na Datvyam padatavyam kadacitam||
During Navratri 2023, Chandraghanta Puja is observed on October 17 (Sindhur Tritiya / Sindhara Teej).