Navratri , will start from 3rd Oct and will end on 11th Oct. Navratri is 9 days of Hindu festival and 9 forms of Goddess maa Durga worship During Navratri. On the first day of Navratri, Gatashtapana puja is performed and on the Last day of Navratri kanya puja is performed.
| Navratri Day | Date | Day | Puja | 9 forms Name of maa Durga |
| Day 1 | 3rd oct,2024 | Thu | Ghatasthapana | Maa Shaillputri |
| Day 2 | 4rth oct, 2024 | fry | chandra darshan | Maa Brahmacharini |
| Day 3 | 5th oct,2024 | sat | sindoor tritiya | Maa chandraghanta |
| Day 4 | 6th oct, 2024 | Sun | vinayaka chathurti | Maa kushmanda |
| Day 5 | 7th oct, 2024 | Mon | Upang Lalita vrat | skandmata |
| Day 6 | 8th oct, 2024 | Tue | Shashti | Maa katyani |
| Day 7 | 9th oct, 2024 | Wen | Saraswati Avahan | Maa kalratri |
| Day 8 | 10th oct, 2024 | Thu | Durga Ashtami | Maa Mahagauri |
| Day 9 | 11th oct, 2024 | Fry | Ayudha Navami | Maa siddhidatri |
Fasting rules of Navratri :Shardiya Navratri fasting rule
There are many rules of Navratri fast which are very important to follow. During Navratri if you break the rules then you will not get the results of Navratri fast.Many devotees keep fast on the first day and last day of Navratri , and also some devotees keep fast for the 9 Days . Both ways of observing this fast are correct. If you are fasting for nine days of Navratri or Observing 1st day and last day of Navratri you will remember to follow the same rules.
What to eat during Fast: We observe fast to please Mata rani, we worship and chant mantra. If you observe fast then eat fruits and drink water at 12 o’clock and then 4 pm after that eat nothing all day. Fast means eating fruits two times and chanting Mantra all day . Remaining hungry for 1 day is good for your health. It’s scientifically Proven. Observing fast doesn’t mean eating kattu’s pakora, sago kheer, or water chestnut pudding and drinking water again and again. This is not fast.
How to break Navratri Fast : If you have kept the fast for nine days, break the Navratri fast on the day of Ashtami or Navami Tithi. On the day of Navami Tithi you must do Udyapan (Hawan and puja ) of the fast and offer special food to 9 kanya such as Halwa puri, chana ,sweet and kheer, and give them Dakshina. There is a question in the minds of many devotees that whether the fast can be observed even without setting up the Kalash, then your answer is Yes, Navratri fast can be observed even without establishing the Kalash.
What not to do during Fast : Keep in mind that the person observing Navratri fast must follow celibacy and should not lie at all during these nine days. And stay away from anger, do not insult any woman or girl in any way during these nine days. During fast by eating fruits only twice. Remember, do not observe this fast without water or without fruits. You must consume fruits for nine days.During the nine days of Navratri, a fasting person should not consume Gutka, Paan, spicy food, meat, temples etc. Avoid drinking water again and again during the fast. Do not break the Navratri fast at all.
Navratri colors 2024 October : Sharad Navratri colors 2024
Navratri festival is celebrated for Nine days. The Nine different colors representing the 9 forms of Goddess Maa Durga are worshiped. during Navratri Devotees observe Navratri fast for nine days and wear Nine different color clothes.
1st Day Yellow color : yellow color is symbol of wealth, brightness and happiness.
2nd Day Green color: green color is symbol of Freshness ,Renew, Regeneration, and religion.
3rd Day Grey : Grey color is a symbol of compromise ,control and trust.
4th Day Orange color : orange color is symbol of Energy, Excitement , enthusiasm and construction.
5th Day White color : white is a symbol of Purify, cleanliness, innocence and New beginning.
6th Day Red color : Red color is symbol of Love, passion ,Power, aggression and danger.
7th Day Royal blue: Royal color is symbol of luxury, Royalty, calmness and trust
8th Day pink color: pink color is a symbol of love, compassion and nurture.
9th Day Purple color : Purple color is symbol of Affection, ambition and creativity.
