Sharadiya Navratri is starting from October 3 this year. During the holy days of Navratri, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga and pray for happiness and prosperity. Many devotees keep a fast for nine days during this period, while some devotees keep a fast on the first and last day. Those who worship Goddess Durga during Navratri also have to take care of some things. During this time, there are some such tasks, and if done, Goddess Durga can get angry with you, today we are going to give you information about this.
Don’t do these things during Navratri.
- If you are going to light the Akhand Jyoti for the nine days of Navratri, then you should not leave the rice at home even by mistake. There should always be someone present in the house where the Akhand Jyoti is lit.
- A devotee who observes a nine-day fast should wear clean clothes after taking a bath every day. If you are not clean during Navratri, the Goddess may get angry with you.
- Those who observe fast during Navratri should also avoid eating lemon. Also avoid consuming meat and alcohol, if you consume meat and alcohol then the mother will be angry with you.
- Many people observe fast during Navratri and sleep during the day. According to the scriptures, you should not sleep during the day even by mistake during Navratri. You can chant the mantras of the Mother Goddess during the day.
- Do not allow lustful thoughts to enter your mind during the nine days of Navratri. Stop your mind from getting distracted and for this, read spiritual books. You should also avoid having physical relations during this period.
- Devotees who observe fast should not use things made of leather. If belts, shoes, and slippers are made of leather, then do not use them during this period.
- Rules have also been given regarding food during Navratri. During this time, you should avoid eating non-vegetarian food items like garlic and onion.
- Cutting nails, beard, hair, and nails is also prohibited for nine days.
- Those who observe fast can eat fruits, but you should eat fruits at the same place every day.
- During this period, do not get up in the middle of the worship of the Goddess even by mistake. If you make this mistake, the Goddess may get angry.
If you take care of the things mentioned above during Navratri, you will receive the blessings of the Goddess. The more devotion you show during the nine days of Navratri, the more auspicious results you will receive.