Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. In 2014, the second form of Goddess Durga, Brahmacharini will be worshipped on 26th September. The appearance of goddess Brahmacharini is quiet and absorbed in meditation. This second form of the goddess gives gives infallible fruits. By worshiping her the virtues like penancing, renouncing, dispassion, ethical conduct and restraint in a person is increased. The blessings of the goddess helps in achieving success and wisdom.

It is believed that goddess Durga reside on earth during nine days of Navratri. Therefore, it is believed to be an auspicious time for penance and austerity. The person who observes the fasts and worship the goddess with full faith and dedication is blessed with peaceful and happy life. The devotees of goddess Brahmacharini gets a happy life and no suffering bothers him.

Meaning of Brahmacharini

Goddess Brahmacharini is the second power of the goddess. She is a unique blend of radiance. She can be seen performing rigorous austerity and deeply involved in meditation. The effect of rigorous austerity can be seen on her face which highlights all the three worlds. The goddess holds a rosary in her right hand and Kamandalu in her left and personifies love and loyalty.

Devotees who wish for spirituality and spiritual bliss get it all by worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini. The second form of goddess is considered the center of penance which connects with the worshipper and helps him to achieve control on his senses and attain salvation. On this day, the worshipper’s mind is established into Swadishthan cycle and receives the blessings from Goddess Brahmacharini.

Rituals To Worship Goddess Brahmacharini

Worship the goddess Brahmacharini along with all other gods and goddesses with flowers, rice, sandalwood in the kalash that you have established on the first day of the Navratra. Give her the bath of milk, curd and honey and offer her the Prasada that is being offered to the Durga Mata. After offering the Prasada encompass her with Paan Supari. Brahmacharini is worshipped after the Kalash dev, the lord of the villages, town and planets.

Take one flower in your hands while worshipping the goddess and chant, “Dadhana Kar padmabhyamakshamalakamandalu, Devi Praseedatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama”.

Now give her the bath of Panchamrit and offer flowers, rice and Kumkum to her. Take a garland made of red flower and lotus and put it over the idol of the goddess. Perform the Aarti with Diya filled with ghee along with Paan, Supari and Prasada. The perso

n who establishes Swadhisthan Chakra while worshipping the goddess gets all his desires fulfilled.

Brahmacharini Mantra

Ya Devi Sarvbhuteshu Srishti Roopen Samsthita |
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ||
Dadhana Kar padmabhyamakshamalakamandalu |
Devi Praseedatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama ||