This year, Chaitra Navratri starts on April 9 and ends on April 17, lasting for nine days. During this auspicious period, devotees honor Maa Durga and her nine divine forms, concluding the festival with the celebration of Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Ram.

Observing Navratri also involves adhering to specific astrological guidelines. Neglecting these rules could potentially result in suffering, loss, and distress.

Items to Avoid During Navratri 2024:

1. Non-vegetarian food: 

Navratri is a period of purity and devotion, prompting the avoidance of non-vegetarian food products. Devotees opt for a sattvic diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and grains to cleanse the body and mind.

2. Iron:

 Purchasing iron during Navratri is believed to invite negative energies that disturb spiritual harmony. Instead, materials like stainless steel or copper are preferred.

3. Electronics: 

Excessive engagement with electronic devices can detract from spiritual practices and disrupt positive vibrations. It's advisable to limit electronic usage and expenditure during Navratri.

4. Black clothes:

 Wearing or buying black attire during Navratri is discouraged as black symbolizes negativity and mourning. Vibrant colors such as red, pink, yellow, and green are favored to enhance festivity and joy.

5. Rice: 

Many refrain from buying and consuming rice during Navratri due to its starchy nature, believed to induce laziness. Alternatives like buckwheat, amaranth, or water chestnut flour are preferred.

6. Sharp objects:

 Sharp implements like knives, scissors, and needles are considered inauspicious during Navratri, potentially attracting accidents or negative energies. It's advisable to avoid purchasing such items