Navratri | Festival of Devi Maa: do's and don'ts to follow till Dussehra.
Navaratri is the most auspicious celebration concerning Devi Maa. Like other festival in India, Navratri is also celebrated differently in different parts of India. Scientifically and also spiritually one should follow certain basic values during this period in order to have the blessing so that he can live peacefully with all the happiness and progress. Do's : Enlight Akhand Jyot in front of Goddess Durga for all 9 days. Eat only Satvic Food that is your food should not include: onion, garlic etc. and only once in a day. If you/your family is going through a lot of troubles, then do the following mantra: "om hring dum durgaaye namaha" - but one needs to do Sadhana/meditation before this mantra. Give some bhog or offering to Goddess every day; if not possible then milk, fruits, dry fruits should be offered. Daily having bath in the morning preferably by 9.00 AM. Eat only Satvic Food, only once. Give some homemade bhog to Gods every day; if not possib