Shardiya Navratri continues on Monday, October 12, with prayers dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second manifestation of Goddess Durga. Her worship highlights the importance of perseverance, spiritual discipline and unwavering faith.
Devotees mark the occasion with traditional offerings, mantra chanting and prayers at home and temples. Sugar or mishri is commonly offered as bhog, while white is the colour traditionally associated with the day.
Navratri Day 2 2026: Date and Key Details
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Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
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Day: Second day of Shardiya Navratri
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Goddess: Maa Brahmacharini
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Traditional bhog: Sugar or mishri
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Spiritual significance: Devotion, patience, penance and self-control
Puja timings may differ according to the local Panchang and regional customs.
Who Is Maa Brahmacharini? Significance of Navratri Day 2
Maa Brahmacharini represents the ascetic form of Goddess Parvati and embodies tapasya, or spiritual austerity. Hindu tradition describes how Parvati performed intense penance to demonstrate her devotion to Lord Shiva.
Her determination is central to the significance of the second day of Navratri. Worshippers seek blessings for mental strength, wisdom, concentration and the ability to remain committed to their goals.
The goddess is generally depicted in white attire, holding a japamala in one hand and a kamandalu in the other. These symbols reflect meditation, simplicity and spiritual discipline.
Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi: How to Worship at Home
Devotees can perform the day’s worship using customary household rituals. The main steps include:
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