The second day of Navratri for Maa Brahmacharini in the year 2024 has arrived. Learn about the date, time, significance, puja vidhi, mantra, and other important details about this festival.
The second day, Dwitiya tithi, falls on October 8th and is dedicated to Goddess Durga in her Devi Brahmacharini form. She is revered all over the world as the goddess of repentance and devotion. Continue reading to learn more.
Shardiya Navratri, the Hindu festival of beginnings, began on October 7th. Every day of the festival, a different manifestation of Goddess Durga is worshipped. The second day of Navratri is dedicated to the goddess Brahmacharini, who represents chastity and wears white to represent innocence.
This year, Goddess Durga’s Devi Brahmcharini form will be celebrated on the 8th of October, the second day of the festival (Dwitiya tithi). She is revered all over the world as the goddess of repentance and devotion.
Date and Time
- The Dwitiya Tithi has a sunrise of 6:17 am and sunset at 5:59 pm
Significance of Maa Brahmacharini
Brahmacharini is a woman who possesses sacred religious knowledge, according to Vedic texts. She spends the entire time wearing only a white dress and bare feet. She holds a Japa mala in her right hand and a Kamandalu in her left. Lord Shiva’s maiden Parvati was married through the rite of Tapsya for thousands of years. She was a yogini and tapas connoisseur who lived in the mountains. Lord Shiva proposed to her as soon as she finished her penance.
She resides in the Svadhishthana Chakra. Lord Mangal is said to be ruled by Goddess Brahmcharini.
Mantra of Maa Brahmacharini
- Dev Brahmacriya Nama O Dev Brahmacriyai Nama O Dev Brahmacriyai Nama
- Dadhanakara Padmabhyam akshamala kamandalam
Vedic rituals for honouring Maa Brahmcharini
- In the morning, devotees must bathe and dress properly.
- A Goddess Idol can be found near Kailasha.
- Give the Goddess Pan and Supari in your place to honour this occasion.
- The ladies of the house are provided with flower arrangements, preferably Jasmine.
- A ghee deepak is used to light the idol.
- reads the Shri Durga Saptshati Path aloud.Maa Brahmacharini’s mantras are chanted.
- Aarti is performed in the morning and evening, and Bhog is served.
