Navratri 2023: Do’s And Don’ts To Follow During The Nine-Day Fasting Period | Navratri Fasting Rules

Navratri 2023: Shardiya Navratri, a nine-day festival, has arrived, and worshippers of Maa Durga are busy preparing for fasting, whether it be by purchasing kalash for Ghatastapana, vrat-friendly grains and snacks, or other puja samagri. In varied ways, Navratri is observed throughout the nation with full fervour and enthusiasm. Following the Kalash Sthapana on Navratri Day 1, worshippers maintain a nine-day fast or a first and last fast in accordance with their family's customs. Navratri fasting is particularly prevalent in North India. On the day of Navami, Navratri Parana is performed together with Kanya Pujan, during which young ladies are invited for a feast of halwa puri and worshipped as kanjaks. It is quite important to abide by some Navratri fasting rules to ensure that the fast culminates properly. Here are some do’s and don’ts to follow during the auspicious Navratri fasting. 

It is advised to consume sattvic food during the Navratri festivities. (Image Source: Canva)

Navratri 2023: Do’s And Don’ts Of Navratri Fasting 

1. Stay Away From Onion And Garlic - It is advised to take Sattvic ahaar throughout the festival since it detoxifies your body and fills you with devotion. Hence, it is strictly forbidden to consume onion, garlic, shallots, leeks and mushrooms during Navratri fasting. 

2. Do Not Consume Meat And Alcohol - Alcohol and non-vegetarian food fall into the category of tamasic foods, which are also strictly prohibited during Navratri.

3. Do Not Cut Nails Or Hair - During the auspicious festival of Navratri, it is forbidden to shave and cut nails or hair since it is thought that doing so will bring bad luck.

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4. Consume Sattvik Food Only - Observers of the Navratri fast may eat sama ke chawal, or banyard millet, kuttu ka aata orbuckwheat flour, sabudana, or sago, Rajgira, or singhare ka aata or water chestnut flour. 

5. Keep Purity In Thoughts - During Navratri, the purity of ideas is just as important as purity of food and environment. It is best to avoid gossiping and talking negatively about other people.

(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)