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When is Navratri in 2024: Know Date, colors and Fasting rules

 Navratri Durga maa

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, Ghatashtapana puja is performed and on the Last day kanya puja is performed.

   

Navratri Day          Date   Day       Puja9 forms Name of maa Durga
Day 13rd oct,2024ThuGhatasthapana Maa Shaillputri
Day 24rth oct, 2024frychandra darshan Maa Brahmacharini
Day 35th oct,2024satsindoor  tritiyaMaa chandraghanta
Day 46th oct, 2024Sunvinayaka chathurtiMaa kushmanda
Day 57th oct, 2024MonUpang Lalita vrat skandmata
Day 68th oct, 2024TueShashtiMaa katyani
Day 79th oct, 2024WenSaraswati AvahanMaa kalratri
Day 810th oct, 2024ThuDurga AshtamiMaa Mahagauri
Day 911th oct, 2024FryAyudha NavamiMaa siddhidatri

 Fasting rules of Navratri :Shardiya Navratri fasting rule

There are many rules of 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 , 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 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 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, 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

Navratri  festival is celebrated for Nine days. The Nine different colors representing the 9 forms of Goddess Maa Durga are worshiped. 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.

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