Chaitra Navratri 2026 Day 2: Chaitra Navratri kicked off on March 19 and will continue until March 27, culminating in Ram Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Ram. During these nine days, devotees worship Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms, Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri. The festival concludes with prayers for Lord Ram. Here’s everything you need to know about Day 2 of Navratri )
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Day 2: Who is Maa Brahmacharini
According to Drik Panchang, Maa Brahmacharini, worshipped on the second day of Chaitra Navratri 2025, is associated with Mangal and is considered the bestower of all fortunes. Devotees seek her blessings to attain virtues like penance, self-discipline, detachment, and restraint.
Maa Brahmacharini is revered in her unmarried form. After being born as the daughter of Daksha Prajapati, she undertook intense penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband. Hindu mythology says she meditated for 1,000 years, surviving on fruits and flowers, followed by 100 years on leafy greens while sleeping on the floor.
She eventually fasted for 3,000 years, consuming only Bilva leaves, before undertaking complete fasting without food or water. She is depicted walking barefoot, holding a jap mala (prayer beads) in her right hand and a kamandal (holy pot) in her left.
Colour of the day
Each day of Navratri has a corresponding colour. For day 2, the auspicious colour is green, symbolising nature, growth, fertility, peace, and serenity. Wearing green is believed to bring tranquillity and blessings from Maa Brahmacharini, while also representing new beginnings.
Puja vidhi, samagri, and bhog
On this day, devotees sprinkle Gangajal at the place of worship and on Maa Brahmacharini’s idol. Offerings include jasmine flowers, rice, and sandalwood, placed in a kalash. The deity is also given an abhishek with milk, curd, and honey, and a special bhog of sugar is prepared in her honour.
Mantra, prayers, and stuti
- Shri Brahmacharini Mantra:
ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
- Shri Brahmacharini Prarthana:
दधाना कर पद्माभ्यामक्षमाला कमण्डलू।
देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥
Dadhana Kara Padmabhyamakshamala Kamandalu। Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama
- Shri Brahmacharini Stuti:
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
