Navratri 2025: Day 2 Dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini

By Amit Kumar

The second day of Navratri, celebrated on September 23 this year, is dedicated to worshiping Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga. She symbolizes devotion, penance, and spiritual strength.Maa Brahmacharini represents immense patience, self-discipline, and steadfastness.

Maa Brahmacharini is depicted as a serene figure dressed in a white saree, holding a rosary (Japamala) in her right hand and a water pot (Kamandal) in her left. According to Hindu mythology, she is the form Goddess Parvati took when performing rigorous penance to win Lord Shiva as her consort. Her penance symbolizes unwavering faith and determination despite numerous hardships.

Devotees observe fasts and perform rituals in her honor. The day’s worship includes offering flowers, fruits, jaggery, and milk-based sweets, which signify purity and sweetness. Chanting the mantra “Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah” is an integral part of the prayers. Many fast without food or water until the evening aarti to enhance spiritual focus.

The color associated with this day is white, symbolizing peace and purity. Devotees often wear white clothes and decorate their homes with white flowers as part of the observance. The rituals are aimed at seeking blessings for patience, spiritual wisdom, courage, and strength to face challenges.

Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrating different aspects of Goddess Durga. The second day’s focus on penance and devotion through Maa Brahmacharini inspires followers towards discipline, self-control, and spiritual growth.