Last navratri 2023 march

By India Today Information Desk: The celebrations for Chaitra Navratri are scheduled to start on March 22 (Wednesday) and last for nine days, ending with Ram Navami, the anniversary of Lord Rama's birth. According to the Gregorian calendar, Chaitra Navratri starts on the first day of the Hindu calendar and occurs in either March or April. Throughout the nation, the grand nine-day festival is observed with great fervour and enthusiasm, and Maa Durga devotees observe a nine-day fast in order to obtain the goddess’s blessings. Sharadiya Navratri is celebrated in October or November and ends with Dussehra. Chaitra Navratri is marked in March or April. Every day of the holy Navratri is devoted to a different Maa Durga avatar, including Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Chaitra Navratri 2023: Fasting Rules for those who keep fast • Whether or not one is fasting, during Navratri one should observe certain guidelines and refrain from eating certain foods that are regarded as tamasic, such as onion and garlic. • Avoid consuming tamasic foods like alcohol, non-vegetarian cuisine, onions, and garlic. • You can use tomatoes and coriander seeds when creating vegetable curry, but you should stay away from certain ingredients like brinjal, okra, and mushrooms. • Avoid getting your hair trimmed or shaving during Navratri. • During the nine days of the auspicious festival, one must adhere to a satvik lifestyle,...