On the second day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini. Here are some offerings and recipes that can be offered to the goddess:
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Flowers: Devotees offer jasmine flowers to Maa Brahmacharini.
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Food: Maa Brahmacharini is a lover of simple food and offerings. Devotees can serve a Bhog of sugar and fruits to her. On the second day of Navratri, celebrate by offering the divine Bhog of Aloo Ki Sabji and Kuttu Puri to Goddess Brahmacharini.
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Puja Vidhi: To worship Goddess Brahmacharini on the second day of Navratri, first of all, wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath. After this, take a seat near the temple and meditate on Maa Brahmacharini. If you have a picture of Brahmacharini form of Mata, then offer her flowers, Akshat, Roli, sandalwood, etc. and offer Panchamrit first in the offering. While offering Panchamrit, chant Om Aem Namah should be done 108 times. Along with this, betel leaves, betel nut, and cloves are also offered to Maa Brahmacharini. After the puja, perform aarti of Maa Brahmacharini and distribute prasad to everyone.
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Mantra: Some mantras that can be chanted while worshipping Maa Brahmacharini are:
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Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Sanstha. Namasthasyai Namasthasyai Namasthasyai Namah.
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या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता. नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:.. दधाना कर पद्माभ्याम अक्षमाला कमण्डलू.देवी प्रसीदतु मई ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा..ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः॥ .
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