Chaitra Navratri 2026 Fast Parana: The holy festival of Chaitra Navratri is now towards its end. Today is Durga Ashtami of Navratri. Tomorrow will be its Navami. Breaking the fast of Chaitra Navratri has special significance, because without breaking the fast, the full results of worship are not achieved. Therefore, devotees observing fast during Navratri break the fast on a fixed date and time. The end of the fast is called Parana.
Now as the fast of Navratri is nearing its end, the question arising in the minds of the devotees is that when and how will the nine-day fast be broken? In such a situation, let us know what is the auspicious date and time for breaking the fast of Navratri. Also let us know how the fast of Chaitra Navratri will be broken. What are the special rules related to this?
When to break the Navratri fast? (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Fast Parana Date)
It is said in the religious scriptures that the fast of Navratri is broken on Navami or Dashami Tithi. Many times it happens that Dashami Tithi falls on Navami day itself. In such a situation, the fast is broken on the same day. However, according to religious and mythological beliefs, Parana on Dashami Tithi is considered the most auspicious and best. In such a situation, those devotees who are observing the fast of Mata Rani for the entire nine days can break the Navratri fast on 28th March.
Auspicious time for breaking Navratri fast (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Vrat Parana Subh Muhurat)
According to Drik Panchang, Dashami Tithi on this day will last till 08:45 in the morning. After this Ekadashi Tithi will start. In such a situation, break the Navratri fast on this day while observing Dashami Tithi.
Special rules related to fasting during Navratri (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Vrat Parana Niyam)
- To break the Navratri fast, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take bath.
- After this, wear clean clothes and perform Aarti of Maa Durga.
- Pray to Goddess Durga for forgiveness for the mistake made during worship.
- After this consume Ganga water and basil.
- Then break the fast by consuming satvik food.
- On the day of Paran, do not break the fast without offering food to the Mother Goddess.
- Before breaking the fast of Navratri, do Kanya Puja on Navami or Ashtami Tithi.
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