Devotees worship Brahmacharini Devi on second day of Navratri

Kathmandu: On the second day of Navratri, which falls on Ashwin Shukla Dwitiya Tithi, devotees across the country are performing special worship of Brahmacharini Devi, the second of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

On the first day of Navratri, Monday, barley grains were sown in Dashain houses or worship rooms according to Vedic rituals. On the same day, Goddess Shailputri, the first among the Navadurgas, was invoked and worshipped at the site of Ghatasthapana. Today, Brahmacharini Devi is being worshipped at the same place of devotion.

During the nine days of Navratri, scriptures such as the Durga Saptashati (Chandi), Shrimad Devi Bhagavata, and other hymns dedicated to the Goddess are recited at the place of Ghatasthapana. Followers of Sanatan Dharma believe that worship during Navratri brings power, wealth, and knowledge. Offerings made during the nine days are shared as prasad from Vijayadashami to Kojagrat Purnima.

Brahmacharini Devi, the second form of Durga, symbolizes devotion and penance, guiding beings toward the realization of the eternal truth of Brahma. Iconographically, she is depicted holding a lotus, rosary (akshamala), and kamandalu.

Throughout Navratri, devotees have been flocking to Shaktipeeths across the country for worship and darshan. A special surge of devotees has been observed at these sacred sites since Monday.