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Second Day of Navratri 2026: Worship of Maa Brahmacharini, Methods of Worship, Mantras, and Legend
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Second Day of Navratri 2026: Worship of Maa Brahmacharini, Methods of Worship, Mantras, and Legend

On the second day of Navratri 2026, worship will be performed to the form of Maa Durga—Brahmacharini. According to religious beliefs, Maa Brahmacharini symbolizes asceticism, self-sacrifice, self-control, and firm resolve. She is called Brahmacharini due to her rigorous practices and state of meditation (Brahma).

Worshipping this goddess brings spiritual strength and patience to her followers. It is believed that honoring Devi is especially auspicious for students and individuals engaged in spiritual practices. It is also recommended that those whose Moon sign is weak perform worship to Maa Brahmacharini.

On the second day of Navratri, after taking a bath, one should wear yellow or white clothing and perform worship to Maa Brahmacharini. First, one must light a ghee lamp before the Devi. Then, offerings of turmeric, sandalwood, roli, akshat, turmeric, and fragrant perfume are made to the Mother. White flowers, honey, or Panchamrit can be offered to the Goddess. After this, the mantra 'Om Aim Namah' can be chanted. To strengthen the Moon, white flowers and white objects should be offered, and the mantra 'Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah' should be recited at least three times.

To alleviate financial difficulties, it is recommended to take a coconut with water and hold it on one's lap. Subsequently, the mantra Om Dum Durgay Namah must be repeated 108 times. Following this, there is a ritual of throwing this coconut into running water. It is believed that this method helps rid poverty and promotes improvement in financial circumstances.

According to mythological history, Maa Brahmacharini was born in the home of Parvatraj of the Himalayas and the goddess Maina. Since she was the daughter of Parvatraj, she was named Parvati. In childhood, listening to stories of Lord Shiva from Rishi Narada, she decided to attain Shiva as her spouse. Mata Parvati undertook severe ascetic practices to appease Shiva. Initially, she restricted her diet, then relied on fruits and leaves, and later gave up both food and water. Recognizing her austere practice and unwavering devotion, Lord Shiva appeared to her and accepted her as his wife. It is because of this ascetic appearance that she is called Maa Brahmacharini.

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How to make Kuttu Atta at home for the Navratri fast: a simple recipe
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How to make Kuttu Atta at home for the Navratri fast: a simple recipe

During the Navratri fast, various dishes are made from Kuttu flour. If you prefer to make fresh Kuttu flour at home instead of buying it in the store, you can easily prepare it from whole grains. This article presents a simple way to make Kuttu flour at home.

During the Navratri fast, people enjoy consuming bread, puri, paratha, and pakora made from Kuttu flour along with vegetarian food. Most people buy Kuttu flour from stores. However, sometimes the quality of the flour is low, or there is suspicion of impurities. In such cases, you can make fresh flour using whole Kuttu grains at home. Dishes made from it turn out tastier, and this process does not require many ingredients. Below is a simple method for making Kuttu flour for the Navratri fast.

What is needed to make Kuttu flour?

To make Kuttu flour, you will need 1 cup of whole Kuttu grains (bulgur), or you can increase the amount as needed. First, you must thoroughly clean the whole Kuttu grains of any stones or other impurities. If the grains need washing, wash them in a small amount of water, and then dry them completely. It is important that no moisture remains in the grains, otherwise, it can cause problems during grinding and storage of the flour.

Next, place them on a dry pan and heat the Kuttu grains lightly over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly so they do not burn. Over-roasting can negatively affect the taste of the flour. If you want to make flour from unroasted Kuttu grains, you can skip this step. The main thing is that the grains are completely dry.

After this, let the grains cool down. Then, grind them in a blender or meat grinder until they reach a fine powder consistency. The finished powder must be sifted through a fine sieve. If large particles remain in the sieve, they should be ground and sifted again. Thus, your fresh Kuttu flour will be ready.

Kuttu flour should be stored in a clean, completely dry, airtight container in a cool and dry place. When preparing Kuttu flour, several points should be considered:

  • Before grinding the grains, they must be thoroughly cleaned and completely dried.
  • Do not put too many grains into the grinder at once.
  • When roasting the grains, maintain medium heat and do not overheat them.
  • The flour should only be used after thorough sifting.
  • The flour should be protected from moisture and its freshness checked before long-term storage.

Thanks to this method, you can easily make Kuttu flour for the Navratri fast, using it to prepare bread, puri, paratha, and pakora to your liking.

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