Chaitra Navratri 2024: What Not To Buy During The Nine-Day Festival
Chaitra Navratri 2024:?Navratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated four times a year. The first Navratri of the year is Chaitra Navratri, followed by Sharadiya Navratri, and then two Gupt Navratris.
This year, Chaitra Navratri begins on April 9 and concludes on April 17, spanning nine days. During Chaitra Navratri, devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine divine forms, with the festival culminating in the celebration of Ram Navami, marking the birth of Lord Ram.
During Navratri, it's important to adhere to certain rules prescribed by astrology. Failure to do so may lead to suffering, loss, and distress.
Things to Avoid Buying during Navratri 2024:
During Navratri, it's customary to refrain from buying certain items as part of the spiritual observance.
1. Non-vegetarian food
Navratri is a time of devotion and purity, so consumption and purchase of non-vegetarian food products are avoided. Devotees opt for a sattvic diet consisting of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and grains to purify the body and mind.
2. Iron
It's believed that purchasing iron during Navratri can attract harmful energies and disrupt spiritual peace. Instead, alternative materials like stainless steel or copper are preferred.
3. Electronics
Engaging excessively with electronic devices during Navratri can distract from spiritual practices and interfere with positive vibrations. It's advised to spend wisely and limit electronic usage during this time.
4. Black clothes
Wearing or buying black clothes during Navratri is discouraged as black is associated with negativity and mourning. Vibrant colours like red, pink, yellow, and green are preferred to promote festivity and joy.
5. Rice
Many families avoid buying and consuming rice during Navratri due to its starchy nature, which is believed to induce laziness and lethargy. Instead, they opt for grains like buckwheat, amaranth, or water chestnut flour.
6. Sharp objects
Sharp objects such as knives, scissors, and needles are considered inauspicious during Navratri as they may attract accidents or negative energies. It's best to avoid purchasing such items during this time.
| Chaitra Navratri 2024 Date | Day | Navratri Day | Goddess Name | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9 | Tuesday | Navratri Day 1 | Ghatasthapana Puja, Maa Shailputri | ? Red?? |
| April 10 | Wednesday | Navratri Day 2 | Maa Brahmacharini | ? Dark Blue?? |
| April 11 | Thursday | Navratri Day 3 | Maa Chandraghanta | ? Yellow?? |
| April 12 | Friday | Navratri Day 4 | Maa Kushmanda | Green |
| April 13 | Saturday | Navratri Day 5 | Skanda Mata | Grey |
| April 14 | Sunday | Navratri Day 6 | Maa Katyayani | ? Orange?? |
| April 15 | Monday | Navratri Day 7 | Maa Kaalratri | ? White?? |
| April 16 | Tuesday | Navratri Day 8 | Durga Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri Puja | ? Pink?? |
| April 17 | Wednesday | Navratri Day 9 | Rama Navami | ? Sky Blue?? |
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on general information.
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