The mega festive season is just around the corner. Therefore, it is essential to know about the dates and every other nitty-gritty well in advance. This blog is specially crafted for the same purpose. By the end, you would be abreast with everything about the forthcoming Navratri. Read on to check out all about this 9-day long Indian festival!
MAIN FORM IS SHAKTI PUJA
There are a lot of myths behind why we celebrate this auspicious festive season named Navratri. It is to revere the female goddesses. During these nine days, female kids are also made a part of rituals so as to regard them as symbols of the goddess. In West Bengal and surrounding areas, pujas are organized in large areas; this year it is a bit difficult owing to the present COVID situation in India. Gujaratis also celebrate it with full fanfare, dancing to the beats of Navratri Garba(their respective folk dance form) songs.
RAM NAVAMI IS SIGNIFICANT
The last day of this series of celebrations is also known as Ram Navmi. It is no custom to pray to Lord Ram on this day, while some parts of Northern India believe in the same. Mythology asserts that the goddesses were summoned by Lord Rama during the beginning of the war with Ravana. This was the reason for their support and power quotient being high at that time.
DO KALASH STHAPNA AT HOME
It might be tempting to indulge in festive celebrations but remember that health and wellbeing come first. Do not go to crowded places or invite a lot of people to your place. No one would like to be a career or super spreader. Simply arrange for temple-like Kalash and decorations at home and you can even stream the same with your family through the mode of video calls. Whatever be the festive spirit, safety comes first!
HOMEMADE FASTING IDEAS
As there are a lot of restrictions and the danger is also high this time, prepare your favorite food at home. In case you feel that online vendors are completely reliable, go for no-contact delivery. Fasting is essential in Navratri. While some people observe it for all nine days, others prefer to do so on the first and last day only. There is no such rule that only females or married women do this – males and even kids fast for a prosperous and healthy life.
“Navratri is the story about nine wonders, wonders of powerful wonder women and may this story shower the blessings in all nine forms”
DAY 1- GODDESS SHAILPUTRI
April 13, Tuesday
DAY 2- GODDESS BRAHMACHARINI
April 14, Wednesday
DAY 3- GODDESS CHANDRAGHANTA
April 15, Thursday
DAY 4- GODDESS KUSHMANDA
April 16, Friday
DAY 5- GODDESS SKANDMATA
April 17, Saturday
DAY 6- GODDESS KATYAYANI
April 19, Sunday
DAY 7- GODDESS KAALRATRI
April 20, Monday
DAY 8- GODDESS MAHAGAURI
April 21, Tuesday
DAY 9- GODDESS SIDHHATRI
April 22, Wednesday
Wish you and your family a happy and healthy Navratri!
