Chandraghanta – High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter WeltevredeChandraghanta is named after the half moon shaped like a bell on her forehead. Navratri Worship She is worshipped on the third day of Navratri as an aspect of Goddess Durga. Connection to Shiva She assumed this form to pacify Shivas fearsome appearance before their wedding and reassure her parents. Destroyer of Demons The sound of her bell is believed to terrify and destroy evil forces in battle. Depiction She is portrayed as an eight armed goddess