Shardiya Navratri 2025: At this time the whole country is busy preparing for the arrival of Mata Rani. Shakti’s Mahaparva starts on September 22, which will conclude on 2 October with Dussehra. During the 9 days of Navratri, 9 forms of Goddess are worshiped and they are offered different things. During Navratri, a lot of work is said to be forbidden, while it is considered auspicious to do some works in Navratri. As soon as Navratri starts, there are many types of questions in the minds of the people that you can get a haircut in Navratri, should eat garlic and onion in Navratri, should be a beard made in Navratri and can you stitch in Navratri or not. You will find the answer to every question related to Navratri in this article.
Should hair be washed in Navratri or not?
Whether or not hair should be washed in Navratri depends entirely on personal recognition. Some people consider it religiously taboo and do not wash hair for spiritual practice. You can wash your hair before sunrise on the early day of Navratri.
Whether or not should be a beard in Navratri?
Beard should not be shared in Navratri, as it is considered inauspicious. During Navratri, not making a beard is part of the tradition of maintaining physical and internal purity during Goddess Puja.
Should there be a haircut in Navratri or not?
Hair should not be cut in Navratri. In religious texts, it is advisable to avoid cutting hair, beard and nails during Navratri as it is not considered auspicious and this may make Maa Durga angry.
Should nail be cut or not in Navratri?
Nails should not be cut during Navratri. According to religious beliefs, hair, beard and nails should be avoided during Navratri days, because it is not considered auspicious and this can make Maa Durga unhappy.
Why should you not cut lemon in Navratri?
Cutting lemon is considered taboo during Navratri. Those who observe the fast of Navratri are strictly prohibited to cut lemon. It is believed that in Navratri, cutting lemon is equivalent to sacrifice and this can affect the tamasic powers in the house.
Should one sleep on bed in Navratri?
During Navratri, the fast should avoid sleeping on the bed for a full 9 days. Those who keep fast, should not sleep on bed at night, but should sleep on the ground.
What should not be donated in Navratri?
In Navratri, the pointed things (knives, scissors), old and torn clothes, black things, oil, salt, broom and broken things should be avoided. Donating these things in Navratri can bring poverty, negativity and home tribulation in the house. Instead, you can donate new clothes, grains, money and other sattvic things in Navratri.
Should one sew in Navratri or not?
In Navratri, some people avoid sewing and embroidery, so that the practice does not obstruct and keeps the sanctity of the house and business. Whereas some people do not consider sewing in Navratri. In Navratri, you can also sew to make mother’s dress, it depends entirely on your wish.
Can garlic onion eat in Navratri?
Garlic and onion should not be eaten during Navratri. Garlic and onion are considered ‘tamasic’ food, which produce negativity and lethargy in the mind. In such a situation, garlic and onion should not be consumed in Navratri to maintain spiritual balance and devotion.
What to eat in Navratri fast?
In the fast of Navratri, you can consume kuttu or water chestnut flour, sago, sago and makhane. Fruits (apple, banana, pomegranate), dairy products (milk, curd, cheese), nuts (almonds, walnuts), and sattvic vegetables (potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, gourd) can also be eaten during Navratri fast.
Should you eat salt in Navratri or not?
Plain salt should not be eaten during Navratri fast. In Navratri, Vrati should not use simple salt in his food, this can break your fast in the middle. Rock salt should be used instead of ordinary salt in Navratri.
What to buy in Navratri?
In Navratri, it is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, new clothes, new vehicles, houses, land, items of presiding deity, auspicious plant (Tulsi, banana), and red flag. Apart from this, it is also auspicious to buy worship materials like camphor, flowers, fruits, coconut, incense etc. in Navratri.
What not to buy in Navratri?
Buying rice during Navratri is considered inauspicious. Buying electronic goods in Navratri is also not considered auspicious, as it has inauspicious effects of the planets. In Navratri, grains or spices, purses or cupboards and sharp things should not be purchased.
Can threading be made in Navratri?
It is not considered auspicious to make threading during Navratri. During Navratri, hair, beard and nail bites are avoided, as it is considered a symbol of hindrance or hindrance in spiritual practice. In such a situation, threading should also be avoided in Navratri.
Can you get waxing done in Navratri?
During Navratri, the hair of the body should be avoided, whether it is waxing, shaving or cutting hair. The time of Navratri is considered a symbol of devotion and internal purification towards Goddess Durga, in such a period, waxing should not be done during this period.
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