Chaitra Navratri 2026: Navratri is considered very sacred and special. Navratri falls four times a year, in which Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri are considered very special. Chaitra Navratri starts on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Hindu New Year starts from this day. This year Chaitra Navratri will start from March 19. It will conclude with the festival of Ram Navami on March 27.
It is a mythological belief that on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, Goddess Durga had incarnated and killed the demon Mahishasura. It is believed that in this month Mother Goddess comes to earth and removes the sorrows of the devotees. During Navratri, Mother Goddess is worshiped with rituals. Along with this, fasting is also observed. Barley is sown during the puja in Navratri. Let us know why this is done and what is the connection of barley with Brahma Dev?
Why is barley sown?
There is a religious belief that sowing barley during Navratri is considered auspicious and auspicious. Barley is considered to be the form of Jayanti and ‘Annapurna Devi’. It is also called ‘Barley Jayanti’. It is said that if barley is not sown during Navratri, the puja is not completed. This is because germination of barley is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity and prosperity in the house.
What is its relation with Brahma ji?
According to mythological beliefs, barley is the first grain in the world. Barley is also considered to be the form of Lord Brahma. When Brahma created the universe, the first thing that came into existence was barley. This is the reason why it is called Purnasya i.e. complete crop. Barley has been considered a very favorite grain of sages. These are all the reasons why barley has been given a special place.
method of sowing barley
Ghat Sthapana is done on the first day of Navratri. With this the process of sowing barley starts. First of all, take a clean earthen pot, whose mouth is open. Put sacred soil in it and sow barley grains. Sprinkle water lightly and ensure that the soil remains moist. Keep this vessel near the idol of Maa Durga and give it a little water every day.
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