Navratri, the festival of 9 nights and 10 days, is a Hindu festival occasion that is very special to the devotees of Goddess Durga. They celebrate their victorious Devi Maa with worships, fasting, and cultural performances.
This Sneh Post shares information about the second day of Navratri which is dedicated to one of nine incarnations of Durga, Brahmacharini.
When Navratri Day 2 Comes?
It comes four times every year on the day of Shukla Dwitiya:
- On Ashwin Shukla Dwitiya during Sharadiya Navratri (Maha Navratri)
- On Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya during Vasant Navratri
- On Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya during Gayatri Navratri
- On Magha Shukla Dwitiya during Magha Navratri
Brahmacharini Puja on Dwitiya
About Durga Puja Day 2
As devotees offer worships to Brahmacharini Devi who is one of Durga’s incarnations, this day is also known as Durga Puja Day 2.
About Goddess Brahmacharini
The word Brahmacharini contains one Sanskrit word ‘Brahmachari’. Here Brahmachari means ‘the unmarried’ or ‘bachelor’. Thus the literal meaning of Brahmacharini is the bachelor lady.
Goddess Brahmacharini is considered to be another incarnation of Parvati who became Sati in this form. Brahmacharini is worshipped for moksha that is emancipation and for peace and prosper life.
Depiction of Brahmacharini
Brahmacharini goddess is depicted walking bare feet holding the Kamandal and Japamala in her hands. She symbolizes happiness and calmness.
