Chandraghanta

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Chandraghanta is the third form of the Hindu goddess Durga, revered for her warrior aspect and symbolized by a crescent moon-shaped bell on her forehead.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu goddess
form of Durga
aspect warrior aspect
associatedDirection east
associatedPlanet Moon NERFINISHED
associatedWith peace after conflict
removal of obstacles
righteous warfare
sound of the divine bell
victory over evil
believedTo destroy demons with the sound of her bell
colorAssociation golden
devotionalBenefit granting of bravery
granting of serenity
protection from negative energies
removal of sins
festival Navratri NERFINISHED
foreheadMark crescent moon
formOf Durga NERFINISHED
iconographicFeature form ready for battle
golden complexion
half-moon shaped bell on forehead
ten arms
memberOf Navadurga NERFINISHED
mount lion
tiger
otherName Chandra-Ghanta NERFINISHED
Chandraghanta Devi NERFINISHED
parent Parvati NERFINISHED
positionInNavadurga third form
quality bravery
courage
fearlessness
protection of devotees
religion Hinduism
represents balance of bravery and tranquility
spouse Shiva NERFINISHED
symbol crescent moon-shaped bell
weapon bow and arrow
kamandalu
lotus
mace
sword
trident
worshippedOn third day of Navratri
worshipPractice lighting of lamps
offerings of flowers
recitation of mantras

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Navadurga day3Form Chandraghanta
Navadurga hasPart Chandraghanta