Day 2 Colour: Green
Navratri Day 2 — Brahmacharini
ब्रह्मचारिणी
"One Who Practices Devout Austerity" • Planet: Mars
Day 2 Mantra
ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः
Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
Chant 108 times for full benefit
Brahmacharini Prayer (Prarthana)
दधाना करपद्माभ्यामक्षमालाकमण्डलू। देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥
About Brahmacharini — ब्रह्मचारिणी
Goddess Brahmacharini is the second form of Navdurga. She represents the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati who performed severe tapas (penance) for thousands of years to win Lord Shiva as her husband. She walks barefoot carrying a Japa Mala (rosary) and Kamandalu (water pot). She bestows wisdom, knowledge, and the power of determination upon her devotees.
Offerings & Bhog for Day 2
Offer sugar or mishri (rock sugar) to Goddess Brahmacharini. The prasad for Day 2 is sugar-based sweets. Offer pink or red flowers.
Mantras to Chant on Day 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Which colour to wear on Navratri Day 2?▼
Green is the colour for Navratri Day 2 (Brahmacharini). Green symbolizes growth, nature, and new beginnings.
What is Brahmacharini mantra?▼
The Brahmacharini mantra is "Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah" (ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः). Chant it 108 times for knowledge and wisdom.