Chaitra Navratri: What is the auspicious time to observe fast? Pay special attention to these things
chaitra navratri 2024 paran : Chaitra Navratri has special significance among Hindus. This time Chaitra Navratri started on 9th April and will end on Ramnavami on 17th April. Devotees worship Goddess Durga ritually by fasting for nine days. Fast is observed on the ninth day of Navratri. However, some people break their fast by worshiping Kuldevi on the eighth day as per their belief.
There are some rules for breaking the Navratri fast which are necessary to be followed otherwise the fast is considered incomplete and does not yield results. Let us know the time, method and rules of breaking the fast on Navami of Chaitra Navratri.
Origin of Chaitra Navratri 2024 fast
People who fast for full 9 days during Chaitra Navratri can break their fast after Navami i.e. Noma day. According to the Panchang, Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month means it will start at 01.23 PM on 16th April 2024 and will end at 03.14 PM on 17th April 2024. So you can break your fast by breaking Navratri fast after 03:14 pm on Navami Tithi.
Navratri fast breaking ritual
Mother Mahagauri is worshiped on the ninth date of Chaitra Navratri. After worshiping the Mother Goddess, worship 9 girls, feed them and then perform Havan. Those who install Kalash in the house should float it in Jawara river on that day. Apart from this, you can also eat food after performing Havan and dissolving Jawara. By observing Navratri fast with this method, the fast becomes fruitful.
What to eat during Navratri fast?
- According to the scriptures, one should eat satvik food during Navratri fast.
- The food prepared for Mother’s Prasad. The fast should be broken only after consuming it.
- Halwa, puri and black gram curry are made on the name day of Navratri.
- First feed the girls and then the family members should take the food.
- According to this, observing the fast of Navratri gives its full results.
