Shardiya Navratri 2023: Stay Away From These Mistakes To Avoid Troubles

This year, the Shardiya Navratri festival will start on 15th October and will continue for nine days. The 9-days Navratri festival i dedicated to the special worship of nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. The festival of Navratri is celebrated four times every year according to the Hindu calendar. There are different significances for the four Navratris. 

The Shardiya Navratri is observed during the month of Ashwin in the Hindu calendar. The nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped with dedicated rituals for 9 days. According to Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi, there are some things you just keep in mind during Navratri which are prohibited to be done at the time. Read on to find the details of mistakes that you avoid during Navratri.

You Should Not Cut Hair And Nails During Navratri

According to the expert, you are advised to not cut your hair and nails during Navratri and if you feel the need, you must get them cut before the start of Navratri. Otherwise, you may have to face inauspicious effects as it is believed to make Maa Durga angry.

You Should Not Use Leather Items During Navratri

During Navratri, you should not buy or use leather items because of the usage of animal skins in the making of leather items.

You Should Stay Away From Tamasic Food During Navratri

Throughout the nine days of Navratri dedicated to Goddess Durga, devotees perform special worship of Matarani to pray for their salvation. You are suggested to follow the Sattvic diet and avoid eating static foods during these nine days. 

The static foods or Tamasic foods include but are not limited to meat, onion, egg, fish, scallion, garlic, hempalcohol, tobacco, stale food and more. It is believed that not following this can lead to adverse effects and hindrances in achieving success in work.

You Should Not Use Lemon During Navratri

The use of lemon is prohibited during the nine-day festival as it is considered very inauspicious. According to the scriptures, cutting a lemon is similar to making a sacrifice. You should also avoid eating pickles during this period.

Do Not Consume Grains And Salt If You’re Fasting During Navratri

Those fasting during the Navratri have to eat fruits during these nine days and avoid consuming grains and salt. 

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Excessive Sleeping Is Prohibited During Navratri 

The belief is that sleeping during the day can bring problems and inauspiciousness in your life, especially for those who are fasting during Navratri (Om Meaning And Significance).

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