With the onset of the festive season with Ganesh Chaturthi, one can feel the change in the air. Next to it is the joyous and colourful festival of
. The 9-day festival is all about prayers, sattvik food, and devotion towards Maa Durga and her 9 avataars. This year, Shardiya Navratri 2024 will be observed from October 3, 2024, to October 11, 2022 and October 12 will be celebrated as Vijayadashmi.
Tired of too many ads?According to Drik Panchang, the Ghatasthapana Muhurat marks the beginning of Navratri puja. Also known as Nav Durga, these nine days are dedicated to nine avatars of Maa Durga which are Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri. The festival is also said to foster a sense of community and cultural identity. It is celebrated with dance, music, and various local traditions, showcasing the rich diversity of Indian culture.
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Navratri 2024: Essential bhog for all 9 avatars of Goddess Durga to make your pooja fruitful
Take a look at the puja muhurat and timingShardiya Navratri 2024: Ghatsthapana Muhurat
Pratipada Tithi Begins -October 03, 2024 - 12:18 AM
Pratipada Tithi Begins -October 04, 2024 - 02:58 AM
Ghatasthapana Muhurta - October 3, 2024 - From 05:38 AM To 06:40 AM
Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurta -October 3, 2024 - From 11:12 AM To 11:59 AM
Kanya Lagna Begins - October 03, 2024 - 05:38 AM
Virgo Lagna Ends - October 03, 2024 - 06:40 AM
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Navratri 2024: Fasting rules to follow and what to eat and avoid during the 9-day festivalFood rules to follow during the 9 daysDuring these 9 days, devotees begin the day with cleaning the house and mandir and then taken bath, after which they prepare the bhog for the Maa Durga's manifestation and later offer the same, chant mantras and perform arti and at last eat the bhog offered to the devi. As per historians, these nine days are meant to prepare the body for the winter season and hence it is suggested to eat healthy and light. The main food rules to follow during these 9 days are:
-No onion and garlic.
-No grains and pulses like wheat, rice, lentils, beans.
- No alcohol and tobacco consumption
-No meat, egg, or any sort of seafood.
- Consume sattvik foods like fruits and vegetables like potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, bottle gourd, raw banana, and more.
- Drink water, fruit juices, milk, buttermilk, lassi, shakes, and smoothies.
-Avoid white salt, chaat masala, and black salt, and consume sendha namak and black pepper.
And for those, who are fasting for the 9 days, there is a list of do's and don'ts to follow. Take a look