Chaitra Navratri 2026: Every year the festival of Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. It is called Chaitra Navratri. This year this Navratri will start from 19th March. It will end on March 27. The holy festival of Chaitra Navratri is the time of devotion and worship of divine power. During this time devotees worship different forms of Goddess Durga. Also observe fast.
There is a religious belief that the Mother Goddess is pleased with those who fast and worship during Navratri and fulfills their every wish. The troubles of life go away. Purity and purity are followed during these nine days. According to religious beliefs, purchasing certain items is prohibited during Navratri. These things are symbols of inauspiciousness and negativity. Let us know about these things.
Do not buy these things during Navratri
Leather Products: During Chaitra Navratri, avoid buying leather products like belts, wallets, bags or shoes. Since leather and its products are made from animal skin, it is considered inauspicious to buy it during this holy festival.
Liquor: Consumption of alcohol is completely prohibited during Navratri. This festival is of spiritual purification and devotion. In such a situation, buying or consuming liquor during these nine days destroys the sanctity of the house.
Non-vegetarian: Avoid buying or eating meat, fish or eggs during Navratri. During this period, give priority to satvik food.
black clothes: Black colored clothes are not worn during Hindu rituals and festivals. Buying black clothes even during Navratri is considered inauspicious. During this time, give preference to bright and auspicious colors like red, yellow and white.
Sharp objects: Buying knives, scissors or other sharp objects is prohibited during Navratri. These things symbolize conflict or negativity.
Onion and Garlic: Eating or buying onion and garlic is avoided during Navratri, as they are considered tamasic food in Hindu tradition.
Intoxicating products and iron: During Navratri, do not buy tobacco products like cigarettes, gutkha or even tobacco. Along with this, do not buy iron items also.
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