Do you know that apart from the usual rituals, following certain dos and don'ts during Navratri can help you attract health and wealth?Take a look...
Navratri is just around the corner and there is a festive whiff in the air. Navratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated through most of India and marks the arrival of the Goddess Durga, through different avataars in our homes. Durga, who is also known as Kali and Shakti represents female power and emancipation.
This year, the Sharadiya or Sharad Navratri would commence on October 10th and would last until October 18th, followed by Vijaydashami on October 19th. In the following 9 days of Navratri, the worshiping of the nine forms of Goddess Durga- Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandharghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidathri must be adhered as per the divine law mentioned in sacred scriptures.
Every day during Navratri, the dedicated manifestation of Goddess Durga is worshiped in a specific manner, which includes the color of the attire you wear. To know more click here.
Do you know that apart from the usual rituals, following certain dos and don'ts during Navratri can help you attract health and wealth?Take a look...
1. Don'ts-- Hair cut during Navratri
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Ideally, one should not get hair cut or do a shave during Navratri . It is said that this angers Goddess Durga and invites her wrath. If you have work commitments, then you can probably give yourself a shave a couple of times, but avoid getting your hair cut. Also. Organizing a mundan ceremony for your child in this period is a big NO.
2. Non veg food during Navratri
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Almost everyone knows that one should not eat garlic, ginger and even onions during this period, apart from completely abstaining from non veg food and alcohol. However, do you know that slicing a lemon too is considered inauspicious during Navratri? If you need to, you can use lemon juice brought from the market.
3. Sleeping Habit during Navratri
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You can't obviously give up sleeping for nine days, but one should avoid sleeping in the afternoon during this time. This is especially true for those who are fasting, since it is said that if you sleep during the daytime during Navratri (at a time when you should be up and about), then all the "good karma" attained from the fast goes null and void. Avoid.
4. Avoid wearing slipper in Puja room
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Do not wear slipper in the house if possible for all these 9 days or avoid getting into the puja room wearing one
5. Take small meals in Navratri Days
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If you are not observing fast, eat small meals throughout the day. Of course keep your portions small and do not eat like you would normally eat on a non-fasting day. However, do not wait for the sun to set to have that one large meal. Divide your meals into small bits and have them throughout the day.
6. Recite the mantras and slokas of Maa every available minute with you.
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Reciting slokas or chapters from Durga Saptashati will attrack peace, wealth and prosperity to you and your family. Earnestly pray to the Goddess Mother will cleanse your Past Karmaas and bring happiness and prosperity to your life.
7. Daily having a bath in the morning preferably at 9.00 AM.
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It is said that during Navratri early bathing followed by puja rituals can brighten your luck.
8. Akhand jyot
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If you are lighting an "akhand jyot" for the Goddess, then make sure to keep it in the South West direction. If you can't manage an akhand jyot, get one that will last through out the entire night.
