Chaitra Navratri 2023 Fast And Rituals

Chaitra Navratri 2023

India is famous as a country of festivals. Navratri is one of the most beautiful festivals of the year and is celebrated with enthusiasm throughout the country. Maa Durga is believed at this time that She remains on earth for 9 days and brings wisdom and wealth to his devotees. 

Chaitra Navratri 2023
Chaitra Navratri 2023

The festival celebrates the slaying of the demon Mahishasura by the avatar of Maa Durga, the feminine power, and thus emphasizes the victory of dharma over adharma, justice over evil, and good over evil. It is also the day when Rama won the battle against the demon Ravana and saved his wife. According to the Vedic calendar, the four types of Navratri are Chaitra, Sharad, Maga Gupta, and Ashada Gupta Navratri. 

Nine Goddess 

However, their two acquaintances of him are Chaitra and Sharad Navratri. In both festivals, the nine forms of Madurga, including Goddess Shailputri, Goddess Brahmacharini, Goddess Chandraganta, Goddess Kushmanda, Goddess Skanda Mata, Goddess Katyanai, Goddess Kalaratri, Goddess Mahagauri, and Goddess Siddhi Datri, are shown with great devotion and vivacity.

Worshiped with All these forms reveals the nature of God’s feminine power and reinforces its importance as the absolute spiritual power manifested by all and everyone.

Chaitra Navratri is held in March and April and Sharad Navratri is held in September and October.  

Tradition of Navratri

Chaitra Navratri is held annually during the time of Chaitra Shukra Paksha and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across India. This festival marks the Hindu New Year with several religious rituals and rituals.   Even Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka are celebrated as Ugadi by devotees. This nine-day festival of his is also known as Rama Navratri.

Chaitra Navratri 2023
Chaitra Navratri 2023

It is also the turning point of the seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. A devout believer fasts for nine days before entering the New Year in order to receive the blessings of Mother God. It is also believed that if you ask for the blessings of a female god during this time, you will have a bright year.

  • Navratri festival is a very important Hindu festival.
  • This festival is celebrated on a grand scale all over India. Navratri festival is celebrated to worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
  • This festival is celebrated for 9 nights and 10 days.

  In Ashtami and Navami, nine girls are worshiped as Goddess Durga. The festival also hosts a program of traditional dances and songs. Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura on the 10th day. This day is also known as  Vijaydashmi 

Why is Chaitra Navratri Celebrated?

Chaitra is the first month of the Hindu calendar, so people celebrate New Year’s Day on the first day of worship.  

Navratri is celebrated twice a year by Hindus. The first celebrates the arrival of summer, the second celebrates the arrival of winter. The customs and rituals observed in this festival are almost identical to Navratri, which is celebrated at the beginning of winter. fast

In some parts of the country people fast during Navratri. People believe that fasting purifies the body, mind, spirit, and soul. There is a special fast that people follow during these nine days.

Chaitra Navratri 2023
Chaitra Navratri 2023

Here are some reasons why people fast:

1) People believe that they can pay their respects to Goddess Durga by fasting and abandoning personal interests. This allows one to obtain the blessings of Goddess Durga. 2) Observing Navratri during the changing seasons. The change of seasons can affect the body in many ways, both physically and mentally. Fasting during this period will help balance your energies and allow you to seek blessings from Goddess Durga.

3) Fasting keeps your mind and body in control and discipline.

Fasting rules:

Very young women, very old women, or pregnant women should not fast as it can seriously affect their health. Non-vegetarian food, onions, garlic, salt, and spices are not allowed during the fast.

  • Do not drink alcohol or smoke during the fast.
  • Drink plenty of water while fasting.
  • A fasting person must get up early, take a bath and change clothes.
  • people are supposed to hold pujas in the morning and evening after sunset. Both men and women are allowed to fast.
  • a fasting person must follow a Sattvic diet.
  • For spiritual cleansing, one must devote himself to philanthropic activities during this time.
  • Eat plenty of fruit and drink fruit juices during the fasting period.

Meaning of Chaitra Navratri

During his ten days, devotees worship and seek blessings from Goddess Durga. It is believed that anyone who worships unselfishly during this particular time can obtain salvation.

Chaitra Navratri is observed during seasons when Mother Nature experiences major climate changes. Fasting during this time is believed to help prepare for the summer season. 

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