Chaitra Navratri 2025: 6 Important Dos and Don'ts to Follow for a Blessed Festival
Chaitra Navratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Maa Durga. Devotees observe rituals, fasts, and prayers for nine days to seek blessings. However, there are certain dos and don’ts to follow to make the most of this auspicious time. Here’s a guide to help you follow the right traditions and avoid common mistakes.
11:33 AM Apr 02, 2025 IST
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Aakash Khuman
1. Chant and Pray Daily
Navratri is a time of devotion, and daily prayers and chanting are essential. Each day is dedicated to a different form of Maa Durga. Performing puja and reciting simple chants like "Jai Mata Di" can bring positive energy and peace into your home.
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2. Avoid Tamsic Foods
Navratri is about purity, and consuming sattvic food is a key rule. Stick to a simple diet of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and grains like Kuttu ka atta and Sabudana. Avoid non-vegetarian food, alcohol, onions, and garlic as they are considered tamsic.
3. Observe Fasting as Per Your Capacity
Fasting during Navratri is a way to detoxify the body and purify the soul. Some devotees opt for a complete fast, while others eat fruits and specific grains. If fasting is difficult, ensure your meals remain sattvic. Breaking the fast after Kanya Pujan is considered auspicious.
4. Do Not Wear Black
Wearing black during Navratri is avoided as it is linked to negative energy. Instead, wear bright and sacred colors like red, yellow, orange, green, and blue, which are considered auspicious and bring positive vibrations.
5. Avoid Using Sharp Objects
Hindus believe that using or borrowing sharp objects like knives, scissors, or needles during Navratri can bring bad luck and conflict. It is also advised not to lend sharp objects to others during this period.
6. Perform Kanya Pujan
Navratri ends with Kanya Pujan, where young girls are worshipped as a representation of Maa Durga. Devotees invite them home, offer prasad like Poori, Halwa, and Chane, and seek their blessings. If unable to perform the puja at home, donating food to a temple is a good alternative.
By following these simple guidelines, you can celebrate Chaitra Navratri with devotion and purity, inviting positive energy and blessings into your life.
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