🪔 About The First Day of Sharad Navratri
It's time to call upon Adi Shakti (the Primordial Mother), the one who makes up the very fabric of the universe. The nine-day Sharad Navratri celebrations begin today. Embrace the feminine aspect of creation, and feel her devotion sink into every pore of your being.
Come, rest in Ma's warm embrace!
🙏 How to Do Pooja
Recommended Ritual: Nitya Puja of Ma Durga with 24 Offerings (19 min.)
- Wake up early and take a bath.
- Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
- Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
- Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
- Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.
✅ Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do's
- Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
- Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
- Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
- Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
- Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.
⚠️ Don'ts
- Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
- Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
- Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.