About Chandharaganta
The third form of Goddess Durga is known as Chandraghanta — a name she received for wearing a half-moon shaped like a bell (ghanta) upon her forehead. Her complexion has the radiance of gold. Goddess Chandraghanta is depicted with ten arms, holding a trident, mace, sword, kamandalu, bow, arrow and lotus flower, along with a garland, while also displaying the gestures of blessing (varada) and fearlessness (abhaya). Her vehicle is the tiger, and she is adorned with various ornaments studded with precious gems, always poised and ready for battle.
The sound of Chandraghanta's bell is said to make evil spirits and tyrannical demons tremble with fear. Though ever vigilant against evildoers, her countenance remains gentle and serene. She is renowned both for her valour in battle and for her calm, gracious nature — and her devotees, in turn, are said to grow both courageous and gentle through her worship, gaining bravery, humility and radiance. She is worshipped on the third day of Navratri.
By the grace of Chandraghanta, all the sins and obstacles of her devotees are dispelled, and their sufferings swiftly removed. Her devotees are said to experience visions of the supernatural and to perceive divine fragrances and sounds, filled with the peace and joy that flow from her divine presence.