Chaitra Navratri 2025: Do's and don’ts to follow during 9-day festival
Shivani Tiwari
Chaitra Navratri is a 9-day Hindu festival honoring Goddess Durga's nine forms. Celebrated in spring, it marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Clean your home thoroughly before the festival and maintain cleanliness throughout the 9 days for a pure environment.
Do's
Devotees observe fasting during Navratri, abstaining from grains, non-veg food, and certain spices for purification.
Do's
Worship Goddess Durga with mantras, devotional songs, and aartis for spiritual connection.
Do's
Incorporate meditation and yoga into your daily routine to deepen your spiritual connection and inner peace.
Do's
Avoid non-veg food, alcohol, and tobacco during Navratri to maintain purity and spiritual discipline.
Don'ts
Avoid cutting hair, shaving, or trimming nails during Navratri as a sign of respect for the Goddess.
Don'ts
Avoid cutting hair, shaving, or trimming nails during Navratri as a sign of respect for the Goddess.
Don'ts
Avoid lies, harsh words, and arguments, maintaining a calm and peaceful nature during Navratri.