Navaratri – or the nine auspicious nights are dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Each night of the Navaratri is associated with one of the forms of Durga that have distinct significance. The second day is devoted to Goddess Brahmacharini.


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Dressed in white, Maa Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of Sati, King Daksha’s daughter, who was later married to Lord Shiva. She is depicted holding a Japa Mala in the right hand and a Kamandala in the left hand.


Since she is governed by Mangal, the controller of all fortunes, her devotees worship her on the second day of Navaratri to seek her blessings for peace and virtue and prosperity.


You can chant this Mantra to pay ode to Goddess Brahmacharini:


दधाना करपद्माभ्यामक्षमालाकमण्डलू।


देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥


Dadhana Karpadma abhyamaksh Mala kamandalu


Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinya Nuttama