Overview

• Day 3 of Shardiya Navratri falls on September 24 with devotees worshipping Maa Chandraghanta, the married form of Parvati associated with courage, serenity and protection.
• Guidance for the day highlights royal blue as the auspicious colour and details home puja rituals including diya lighting, offerings, recitation of Durga Saptashati and evening aarti.
• DrikPanchang timings carried by outlets list Day 3 muhurats such as Brahma Muhurta (04:35–05:23), Vijaya Muhurta (14:14–15:02) and Nishita Muhurta (23:49–00:37, Sept 25).
• At Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, long queues continued on the third day with the Shrine Board arranging crowd management and facilities following the recent resumption of the yatra.
• Festival activity expanded nationwide with Ghatasthapana and themed pandals in Mumbai, processions and community worship in Bhopal, leaders’ Day 2 greetings, and artisans crafting Durga idols for upcoming Puja.