Spiritual GYAN

Navratri rituals are considered to be very auspicious as they bring in the most powerful blessings of Goddess Durga. This festival of Navratri is usually followed by people in Northern India. It is a very sacred observation of 9 days where the 9 forms of the Goddess are worshiped. In this busy schedule, you can perform all the basic requirements of Navratri by yourself at your home. The step by step procedure and an elaborate list of the Puja samagri are given below. Puja Samagri For Navratri Picture or Idol of Goddess Durga Durga Sapthashati book A red dupatta or sari Water in Kalash, Mango leaves, and coconut Fresh grass and flowers Sandalwood Roli, red sacred powder for Tilak Cloves, cardamom, sindoor, abhir, gulal Rice betel nuts Paan Panchamrita dhoop, diya, kapoor and matchsticks fresh fruits and sweets Jhuwara – On the first day of Navratri, take a large earthen pot with a wide mouth, put some sand in it and plant either jaun or wheat kernel...

According to our ancient scriptures which are the Saptasudhi, the theory of the Navratri festival has been described. You will be amazed to hear that  Navratri falls four times in a year . We are normally aware of two types of Navratri that are ‘Chaitra’ and ‘Sharada’ Navratri. Below mentioned are the 4 types of Navratri and the time frame in which they fall. Sharada Navratri  – The most widely observed Navratri of all. Sharada means autumn and forms a major part of crop harvesting time. It falls during the months of September-October. This Navratri is celebrated as; mythology says that Ramachandra had killed Ravana during this period.Gods are said to sleep during the period of Asin month (i.e. September and October). Lord Ram had awakened Goddess Durga in the Tithi of Shasthi during the evening. Vasant Navratri  – It is the second most famous Navratri whose name represents spring. It is observed during Chaitra month that is during March and April. Mag...