Chaitra Navratri Fasting Rules 2025: Astrologer Shares Dos And Don'ts

As we prepare to celebrate Maa Durga’s grace and strength, devotees of Goddess Durga are gearing up to observe the nine-day fasting period during Chaitra Navratri 2025. This sacred ritual holds immense spiritual significance, however, it is important to follow the rules associated with it to attract her blessings. Let us learn about the dos and don’ts of fasting in Chaitra Navratri from our expert, Astrologer, past life regression therapist, and crystal healer, Rinhee Suberwal.

Navratri Fasting Rules 2025: Traditions and Dos & Don'ts

Astrologer Suberwal said, "Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is a time of devotion, discipline, and purification of the mind, body, and soul. Observing fasts during this sacred period is not just about food restrictions but also about maintaining spiritual sanctity. Here are the essential Navratri fasting rules for 2025 that devotees should follow for a fulfilling and auspicious celebration."

Begin Your Day with Spiritual Cleansing

• Start each day of Navratri with a spiritual bath for inner and outer purification.
• Clean your space, especially where you worship, to maintain a sacred atmosphere.
• A tidy and pure environment enhances positive energy and devotion.

Follow a Satvik Diet: Foods to Eat And Avoid

Foods to Eat

• Fruits, nuts, and dairy products for nourishment.
• Sabudana (tapioca), kuttu (buckwheat), singhara (water chestnut), and rajgira (amaranth) as staple grains.
• Vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin.
• Rock salt (sendha namak) instead of regular salt.
• Sabudana khichdi is highly recommended for energy and nourishment.

Foods to Avoid

• Non-vegetarian food (meat, fish, and eggs)
• Regular table salt (only rock salt should be used)
• Onion and garlic, as they are considered impure during this time.
• Processed and junk food that disturbs the fasting discipline.
• Coffee and caffeinated beverages, as they may disrupt spiritual balance.

Grooming and Lifestyle Restrictions

The expert shared, "During Navratri, devotees are advised to refrain from certain grooming activities as a mark of respect for the Goddess:"

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• Avoid trimming hair and cutting nails for all nine days to maintain sanctity.
• Do not wear black and dark blue colours, as they are considered inauspicious. Instead, opt for auspicious colours like red, yellow, green, and white.
• Avoid gossiping and defaming others, as Navratri is a time for introspection, positivity, and spiritual elevation.

Daily Worship of the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga

• Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga.
• Worshipping each avatar in its unique way brings blessings and divine grace.
• Recite Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati Path daily for strength and protection.

Engage in Rituals for Prosperity and Devotion

• Perform Lakshmi Aradhana (worship of Goddess Lakshmi) for wealth and prosperity.
• Keep an Akhand Jyot (uninterrupted sacred flame) in the house throughout Navratri, symbolising unwavering devotion.
• Wearing new clothes is encouraged as a sign of renewal and fresh beginnings.

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"Navratri fasting is a blend of self-discipline, devotion, and purity. By following these guidelines, devotees can align themselves with the divine energies of Goddess Durga, ensuring peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment. Let this Navratri 2025 be a time of positivity, faith, and inner transformation," concluded astrologer Rinhee.

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