Chaitra Navratri 2026: Every year Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. It is known as Chaitra Navratri. It is a mythological belief that in this month, Mother Durga had incarnated and destroyed the demon Mahishasura. The days of Chaitra Navratri are the days of devotion and worship of Mother Goddess. During this period, devotees remain immersed in the devotion of the Mother Goddess for nine days. Also fast. This year Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19. It will end on March 27. The festival of Ram Navami will be celebrated on this day.
There is a tradition of worshiping nine different forms of Goddess Durga during the nine days of Chaitra Navratri. Also, different things are offered to the Mother Goddess. It is believed that during Navratri, Mata Rani comes to earth to remove the sorrows of her devotees. Navratri fast is very special and sacred. In the religious scriptures, the correct method of Navratri fast and the worship of Mata Rani from morning till evening has been explained. Let us know.
Navratri puja method (Chaitra Navratri Puja Method
On the first day of Navratri, sprinkle Ganga water in the temple or any holy place at an auspicious time in the morning and purify it. Then do the Ghatasthapana as per the rituals. Then install the idol of Goddess Durga near or on top of the Kalash. Light the eternal flame together. Keep in mind that this entire Navratri should not be extinguished. Offer chunari to the mother. Worship the Mother Goddess with Panchopachar method with flowers, camphor, incense sticks and flame. Recite Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati, Devi Kavach. Offer food to the mother and perform aarti. Similarly, worship the Mother Goddess in the evening also.
Rules of Navratri fasting (Chaitra Navratri fasting rules
Follow celibacy during Navratri fast. Keep feelings of forgiveness, kindness, generosity and enthusiasm in your mind. If you break the fast on Ashtami or Navami tithi, then definitely feed food to 9 unmarried girls. During this period, perform Havan during puja. Always speak the truth during Navratri. Take fruits only after worshiping Mata Rani as per the rituals. Stay away from anger and negative thoughts. Do not sleep on a wooden plank or bed during Navratri. Do not prepare tamasic food at home. Use only rock salt during fasting.
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