Chaitri Navratri is starting from today, these five things should not be done even by mistake for nine days
Chaitra Navratri: Chaitra Navratri has started from today i.e. Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Hindu New Year has also started from today. Goddess Durga is worshiped with rituals for 9 days of this Chaitri Navratri. By the grace of Mother Durga, happiness and prosperity reside in the house and wishes are fulfilled. It is considered very important to follow some rules during Chaitra Navratri. By following these rules, one gets full results of the puja and the blessings of the mother remain intact. Let us know about these rules.
Do not consume these things
-One should not eat Tamasic and non-vegetarian food even by mistake during the 9 days of Navratri. Apart from this, any kind of intoxication should be avoided. In these 9 days you can consume satvik diet. You can consume buckwheat flour, milk, soap, fruits.
-Avoid cutting hair and nails during Navratri
-Cutting hair and nails should be avoided during Navratri. It is considered inauspicious to do so. -After Navratri is over, you can cut your hair, beard and nails. During Chaitra Navratri, keep in mind not to wear or use black clothes for 9 days. It is considered inauspicious. You can use red cloth. Apart from this, use of items made of leather should also be avoided.