Chaitra Navratri 2021 vrat rules: Know how to observe a fast Updated Apr 10, 2021 | 05:00 IST
Besides spiritual quest, devotees fast to strengthen their body to get accustomed to a new season s arrival. Hence, emphasis is laid on the foods that are consumed. Read on to know the Vrat rules. Chaitra Navratri 2021 vrat rules: Know how to observe a fast
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Chaitra Navratri is observed on the first day (Pratipada Tithi) of Chaitra month, Shukla Paksha (waxing or brighter phase of the Lunar cycle) The day marks the beginning of the new Hindu Lunar Calendar.
This festival is also referred to as Vasanta Navratri because it marks a seasonal transition (Spring to Summer).
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Maha Shivaratri 2021 date, Nishita kaal subh muhurat, puja samagri, Maha Mrityunjay puja vidhi and other FAQs Updated Mar 09, 2021 | 09:04 IST
Maha Shivratri falls in February or March every year. Read on to know the Maha Shivaratri 2021 date, Nishita kaal puja subh muhurat, puja samagri, Rudrabhishek, Maha Mrityunjay Vidhi and other FAQs. Maha Shivaratri 2021 date and answers to other FAQs
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Maha Shivratri is hailed as the biggest night for Lord Shiva s devotees
Devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri annually on the Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth day) of Phalguna, Krishna Paksha (darker or the waning phase of the Moon)
Devotees observe a day-long vrat and perform a puja during Nishtita Kaal
Updated Mar 11, 2021 | 08:19 IST
What to eat on Maha shivratri? Here s the answer. Devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri annually on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Phalguna, Krishna Paksha. They keep a day-long fast. Read on to know the fasting rules. Pic credit: istockphoto. Maha Shivratri Vrat Vidhi: Check out the rules of fasting
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Maha Shivratri is hailed as the biggest night for Lord Shiva s devotees all over the world
Those who follow the Amavasyant calendar celebrate it in the month of Magha on the same day
This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on March 11
Maha Shivratri is hailed as the biggest night for devotees of Lord Shiva. Devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri annually on the Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth day) of Phalguna, Krishna Paksha (darker or the waning phase of the Moon). Those who follow the Amavasyant calendar celebrate it in the month of Magha on the same day. Interestingly, the date of the festival remains the same, bu