Navratri Arambha
NepaliAlso known as: Navratri Begins
Navratri Arambha
About Navratri Arambha
Navratri Arambha marks the beginning of the nine-day festival of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga.
On this day, the sacred kalash is installed and barley seeds (jamara) are sown. The nine days are devoted to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Devotees observe fasting, visit temples, and perform daily pujas to seek the blessings of the Divine Mother.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting or eat only sattvic food during the nine days.
- Perform Ghatasthapana (sacred kalash installation).
- Observe fasting or sattvic diet for nine days.
- Visit temples daily for Durga worship.
- Complete preparations for Vijaya Dashami.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the daily Durga puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Install the sacred kalash and sow barley seeds.
- Perform daily Durga pujas with flowers and kumkum.
- Chant Durga mantras and observe the nine-day fast.
- Prepare for the grand Vijaya Dashami celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The nine forms (Navadurga) are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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