The holy festival of worship of Mahishasur Mardini Maa Durga has started from today i.e. 07 October, Thursday. The festival of Navratri is considered a symbol of cleanliness and purity. Rules and restraint have special importance in the fasting of Navratri. It is necessary to follow the rules in Navratri fasting. In the scriptures, some rules have been told about Navratri fasting, which is believed to please Goddess Durga by adopting it.
1. The person observing the fast should sleep on the ground instead of the bed. If you cannot sleep on the ground, you can sleep on a wooden plank.
2. One should not take too much food during Navratri fast. Apart from fruits, you can use buckwheat.
3. One who observes the fast should observe celibacy.
4. One should stay away from lust, anger, greed and attachment.
5. The person observing the fast should refrain from telling lies and should follow the truth.
6. The person observing the fast should meditate on his Ishta Dev after worshiping Maa Durga.
7. One should avoid drinking water frequently during the fast and should not consume gutkha, tobacco etc.
Benefits of observing Navratri fast-
The glory of Navratri fast is described in the scriptures. It is believed that one who observes Navratri fast gets happiness, peace and prosperity by the grace of Maa Durga. Mata Rani maintains special grace on her devotee.
