In this terrifying form, Maa Chandrghanta approached Lord Shiva and convinced Him to take a noble form. Then Lord Shiva agreed and He transformed Himself into a handsome prince. Also, now He was bedecked with beautiful jewels and ornaments. Finally, Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati's marriage was completed by observing all the rituals and performing
prayers by different Gods. Their marriage was celebrated all over the world and is being observed today as the festival of 'Maha Shivratri'.
As per Hindu Mythology, Maa Chandrghanta's vehicle is a lion. This Avtaar(Incarnation) of Maa Durga denotes that She can have both forms- a Compassionate one towards Her devotees and, the other a Terrifying one towards Her enemies. She is known to bless Her devotees with divine grace and fearlessness. Maa Chandrghanta is also termed as one of the most powerful forms of the Goddess Durga and She offers relief from various sufferings and distress.
The vishesh mantra dedicated to Maa Chandrghanta is, "PINDAJPRAVARARUDHA CHANDKOPASTRAKAIURTA PRASADAM TANUTEY MAHAYAM CHANDRA GHANTETI VISHRUTA" which is chanted on this day. Another suksham(Smaller) mantra that can be recited to please Maa Chandrghanta is, "AUM CHAN CHAN CHAN CHANDRAGHANTAAYE HUN".
