Navratri Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini Puja, Muhurat & Remedies

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 2: The second day of the nine-day Shardiya Navratri festival is dedicated to worshipping Maa Brahmacharini, who is the second form of Maa Durga. According to the panchang, Navratri is celebrated from Pratipada Tithi to Navami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Ashwin month. This year, Shardiya Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and ends on Monday, October 19, 2026. Come, let’s learn how to perform puja of Maa Brahmacharini on the second day of Navratri, the shubh muhurat for the puja, the katha of her divine form, and the yog’s form on this day.

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When Is the Second Day of Shardiya Navratri?

According to the Panchang, the second day of Shardiya Navratri is on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Ashwin month. This year, October 12, 2026, will be the second day of Shardiya Navratri, and Maa Brahmacharini will be worshipped on this day. Worshipping this divine form of Maa Durga helps in increasing a person’s dedication, detachment, sacrifice, good conduct, and self-control.

Puja Muhurat

Brahma Muhurat: 4:39 AM to 5:29 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM
Vijay Muhurat: 2:04 PM to 2:50 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 5:56 PM to 6:21 PM

Second Day of Navratri: Mercury’s Nakshatra Transit, Venus Combustion & Yog’s

Venus Combustion: On the second day of Shardiya Navratri, retrograde Venus will become combust in the west direction. The combustion of retrograde Venus indicates that you should be cautious. If you want to know how planetary and nakshatra transits may affect your zodiac sign, you can chat with an astrologer for free.

Mercury’s Nakshatra Transit: On this day, Mercury, which is the planet associated with intelligence and business, will move from Swati Nakshatra to Vishakha Nakshatra. This transit of Mercury will take place on Monday at 6:48 PM. Mercury’s nakshatra change will be auspicious for zodiac signs such as Aries, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, and Aquarius, and during this period, these zodiac signs may see financial growth, investment gains, and new opportunities at work.

Auspicious Yog: On the second day of Shardiya Navratri, Vishkumbh Yog and Preeti Yog will be formed.

Second Day of Navratri: Maa Brahmacharini’s Puja Vidhi

After worshipping Maa Shailputri, Navratri’s second day is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. The Devi has a radiant and magnificent form. On this day, after taking a bath, wear white clothes. According to some beliefs, on this Tithi, wearing red and green clothes is also considered auspicious. Offer kumkum, flowers, and fruits to Maa and light a diya. Then offer Sugar, Mishri, and Panchamrit as bhog and chant mantras. In the end, perform the aarti and distribute the prasad to everyone.

Maa Brahmacharini’s Katha

In her previous birth, Maa Brahmacharini was born as the daughter of the Himalayas. Following the advice of Sage Narad, she performed penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband. This is the reason why she came to be known as Brahmacharini. She lived in the forest and ate only fruits and flowers for a hundred years. For a thousand years, she ate only dried bel leaves and fasted for many days. Due to her intense penance, Devi’s body became weak. Her penance created panic in all three worlds. Pleased with her unwavering devotion and intense penance, Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife. In this way, Maa Brahmacharini’s penance was completed.

Second Day of Navratri: Remedies

For a long life and good health, distribute the bhog offered to Maa Brahmacharini as prasad.
If in your birth chart Mars is weak or you have Mangal Dosha, then on the second day of Navratri offer red flowers to Maa Brahmacharini and offer sugar as bhog during the puja.
To improve concentration in studies, to make career progress, or to find relief from ongoing problems in life, offer milk to Maa and distribute it among young girls.