Navratri Vrat Rules: Sharadiya Navratri holds significant importance in Hinduism, where the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga are venerated. This festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm across India annually. As per the Vedic calendar, Sharadiya Navratri commences each year on the Pratipada of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. This year, it begins on September 22nd. Throughout these nine days, devotees fast and offer prayers to Goddess Durga seeking joy and tranquility. The entire period of Sharadiya Navratri involves fasting and performing rituals in honor of Goddess Durga.
Moreover, Ghatasthapana is conducted on the initial day of Sharadiya Navratri, which is believed to bring joy and wealth to the household. Many individuals place an idol of Goddess Durga in their homes, while others visit large pandals to seek her blessings. There are specific guidelines for the fasts observed during Sharadiya Navratri, which this article will detail.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Calendar (Navratri Calendar)
September 22, 2025 – Pratipada (Shailaputri Puja)
23 September 2025 – Dwitiya (Brahmacharini Puja)
24 September 2025 – Tritiya (Chandraghanta Puja)
September 26, 2025 – Chaturthi (Kushmanda Puja)
27 September 2025 – Panchami (Skandamata Puja)
September 28, 2025 – Mahashashthi (Katyayani Puja)
September 29, 2025 – Mahasaptami (Kaalratri Puja)
September 30, 2025 – Maha Ashtami (Mahagauri Puja)
October 1, 2025 – Mahanavami (Siddhidatri Puja)
October 2, 2025 – Vijayadashami
Navratri Vrat Rules
Alcohol and smoking should be strictly avoided during Navratri fast.
Meat, egg, fish or any non-veg item should not be eaten during Navratri.
Garlic and onion should also not be consumed during this fast.
During the fast, it is advised to avoid consuming pulses and grains.
Those who observe fast for the entire 9 days of Navratri should observe celibacy.
A person observing fast should not sleep during the day.
If anyone in the family observes a fast, then all the family members should eat tamasic food for 9 days.
What should be eaten during Navratri fast?
During Navratri fast, you can eat sago, buckwheat flour, water chestnut flour and sama rice.
Among vegetables, you can eat sweet potato, gourd, cucumber, pumpkin, taro, raw banana and potato.
Among fruits, eat banana, pomegranate, grapes, papaya, sapota, watermelon and apple.
You can also consume milk, curd, ghee and cheese.
You can also eat cashew nuts, almonds, raisins, walnuts and makhana.