2nd form of Navadurga, one who walks the path of Brahma(Absolute Reality).

Tithi: Shukla Dwitiya (2nd)
Planet: Mars
Chakra: Swadhishthana (Sacral)
Bhog: Mishri (Sugar Candy)
Flower: Jasmine (चमेली)

Goddess Brahmacharini, the second form of Durga Mata, is a divine manifestation of Parvati, daughter of the King Himavan. After her rebirth, she embraced a life of tapasya (severe penance), renunciation, and devotion to attain Lord Shiva as her consort. In this ascetic form—walking barefoot, holding a japamala and kamandalu—she embodies devotion, sacrifice, purity, and spiritual strength. Worshipping Brahmacharini Devi blesses devotees with patience, perseverance, and inner peace, guiding them on the path of truth and liberation.

On the second day of Navratri (Dwitiya), devotees worship Brahmacharini Mata, the ascetic form of Durga Devi who embodies tapasya (penance), bhakti (devotion), and spiritual discipline. Her worship inspires patience, courage, perseverance, and self-control. By bowing to her, seekers of wisdom gain strength to face hardships, overcome inner obstacles, and walk the path of devotion with unshakable faith and purity.

Brahmacharini Mata is depicted in white attire, walking barefoot, radiating purity and peace. She carries a japamala in one hand—symbol of meditation, prayer, and focus—and a kamandalu in the other, representing simplicity, renunciation, and divine discipline. Her humble yet powerful form inspires devotion and inner strength.

Worshipping Brahmacharini Devi, blesses devotees with peace, clarity, and spiritual growth. She grants patience, perseverance, and success in studies. Her grace helps dissolve Manglik Dosha, heals hardships, and gives the strength to walk the path of discipline, just as she performed her great tapasya for Lord Shiva.

In Vedic astrology, Brahmacharini Mata governs Mangal (Mars), the planet of energy and willpower. Her worship calms aggression, conflict, and Manglik Dosha, restoring balance and harmony. Devotees with afflicted Mars find courage, discipline, and divine blessings by remembering her during Navratri Day 2.

ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः ॥

दधाना कर पद्माभ्यामक्षमाला कमण्डलू ।
देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा ॥

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम् ।
जपमाला कमण्डलु धरा ब्रह्मचारिणी शुभाम् ॥
गौरवर्णा स्वाधिष्ठानस्थिता द्वितीय दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम् ।
धवल परिधाना ब्रह्मरूपा पुष्पालङ्कार भूषिताम् ॥
परम वन्दना पल्लवाधरां कान्त कपोला पीन ।
पयोधराम् कमनीया लावणयं स्मेरमुखी निम्ननाभि नितम्बनीम् ॥

तपश्चारिणी त्वंहि तापत्रय निवारणीम् ।
ब्रह्मरूपधरा ब्रह्मचारिणी प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥
शङ्करप्रिया त्वंहि भुक्ति-मुक्ति दायिनी ।
शान्तिदा ज्ञानदा ब्रह्मचारिणी प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥

त्रिपुरा में हृदयम् पातु ललाटे पातु शङ्करभामिनी।
अर्पण सदापातु नेत्रो, अर्धरी च कपोलो ॥
पञ्चदशी कण्ठे पातु मध्यदेशे पातु महेश्वरी ॥
षोडशी सदापातु नाभो गृहो च पादयो ।
अङ्ग प्रत्यङ्ग सतत पातु ब्रह्मचारिणी ।

जय अम्बे ब्रह्मचारिणी माता ।
जय चतुरानन प्रिय सुख दाता ॥
ब्रह्मा जी के मन भाती हो ।
ज्ञान सभी को सिखलाती हो ॥
ब्रह्म मन्त्र है जाप तुम्हारा ।
जिसको जपे सरल संसारा ॥
जय गायत्री वेद की माता ।
जो जन जिस दिन तुम्हें ध्याता ॥
कमी कोई रहने ना पाये ।
कोई भी दुःख सहने न पाये ॥
उसकी विरति रहे ठिकाने ।
जो तेरी महिमा को जाने ॥
रद्रक्षा की माला ले कर ।
जपे जो मन्त्र श्रद्धा दे कर ॥
आलस छोड़ करे गुणगाना ।
माँ तुम उसको सुख पहुँचाना ॥
ब्रह्मचारिणी तेरो नाम ।
पूर्ण करो सब मेरे काम ॥
भक्त तेरे चरणों का पुजारी ।
रखना लाज मेरी महतारी ॥