Importance and significance of Chaitra Navratri 2018

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Chaitra Navratri worships Goddess Durga and her various forms which are the epitomes of power and have the ability to bring in anything desired. Not to forget it were these 9 Goddesses who were able to conquer the most dangerous demon who could not be defeated by any of the other superpowers. Hence, you could have understood the importance of these 9 days which are the most powerful of all.

The entire Navratri festival is all about praying, fasting as well as savoring delicacies, dancing and enjoying for the nine days. People of different states celebrate it in different ways and with a lot of devotion. Chaitra Navratri symbolizes the beginning of the Hindu New Year which marks the beginning of the spring season. Devotees worship the three main manifestations of Goddess Shakti i.e Durga, Saraswati and Lakshmi to seek their divine blessing.

The scientific reason behind the celebration of Chaitra Navratri


Those who think that the rituals, vidhis and sanskaram’s are all waste of time and money, then I must say that you are wrong! It’s just that with time, the real value and procedures of these very precious practices are lost. Some of them have been completely transformed according to the comfort level of people and some have been manipulated. Now, see what the plus points of fasting are.


  1. This procedure brings in the positive attitude of controlling your 9 desires.
  2. Fasting was a major part of many great people who have done years of severe penance and attained miracles. It has the ability to invoke eternal happiness and bliss.
  3. It is advised that you should involve in certain meditation during fasting. It will enable detoxing whilst also the working on the mental and spiritual levels.
  4. The current food habits create hypertension and cardiovascular problems. Fasting helps the body desalt and dilute the body.
  5. This procedure of staying without or with light food also eliminates gas, lightens the body, improves mental clarity, provides a clean tongue and fresh breath, and preserves overall health.
  6. Scientifically, fasting is an effective way to kindle the digestive fire and burn away accumulated toxins from the body and mind. Read more... Importance and significance of Chaitra Navratri 2018
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