Navratri Fasting Rules: If you keep fast on Chaitri Navratri, then know the important rules

Chaitra Navratri 2024 fasting rules: The festival of Navratri is very special in Hindu religion. The festival of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga. During this time, nine forms of Goddess Durga Bhavani are worshiped with special rituals.

It is believed that if the worshiper observes this fast with complete rituals then the blessings of Maa Durga always remain upon him. Along with this one attains happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

Navratri is considered most important in Sanatan Dharma. This goddess is very special for the worshipper. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil. This festival is celebrated with great pomp throughout the country.

In this holy festival, people observe fast as per rituals for the blessings of Goddess Durga. They worship him in nine different forms. This year the festival of Navratri has started from Tuesday 9th April. Let us know the rules related to this festival.

• During Navratri, worshipers should wake up before sunrise and take bath in Brahma Muhurta.
• People should not consume alcohol or any kind of intoxicant during the nine days.
• -Shaving, cutting hair and cutting nails should be avoided during Navratri, as it is considered very inauspicious.
• During this time worshipers can consume gram flour, gram flour, milk, soap, potatoes and fruits etc.
• One should avoid consuming mustard oil and sesame oil during Mata Navratri. However, ghee or sesame oil can be used in this situation.
• The worshiper should avoid sleeping during the day.
• The practitioner should always wear clean clothes and avoid leather items. Avoid wearing black clothes with it.
• Children, pregnant women, people suffering from serious illness and the elderly should not fast.
• During these nine days of Navratri, nine different forms of Goddess Durga Bhavani should be worshiped with special rituals.