Navratri-Worship MAA DURGA

The beginning of spring and the beginning of autumn are considered to be important junctions of climatic and solar influences. These two periods are taken as sacred opportunities for the worship of the Divine Mother Durga. The dates of the festival are determined according to the lunar calendar. on which each women follow tradition to wear nine colours of dress on Navratri.Navaratri represents a celebration of the Goddess Amba, (the Power).

 In Kolkata,'Durga Puja' is famous whereas in Gujarat garba & dandiya.But nowadays its a employment factor for many garba &dandiya dancer as competition took places& winner gets cash prices.Its a event for many people,arranging dandiya nights inviting celebrities and keeping passes for entries.Nowadays this festivals takes look of Business,in which all classes & masses people are there.
       I have seen people go to play garba &dandiya in various places some of them go to meet celebs.It is the festival to worship lord durga,amba ma.Please dnt bring ur profit & loss system over here.Do the rituals enjoy n worship with whole heart.

Food during Navratri Fast

The Navratri abstinence is observed from the first day to the ninth day. Most people confine themselves to fruit during the nine days/nights. Most devotees take a single meal during the day/night, and non-vegetarian food is avoided. Also, the consumption of onion and garlic is avoided for the entire duration of Navaratri.

Navratri Dishes

Sabudana vada Ideal food during Navaratri fast

• Paasi paruppu (moong dal) Sundal
• Konda kadalai (chick peas) Sundal
• Pattani (yellow peas) Sundal
• Black bean Sundal
• Pachai payaru (green moong) Sundal
• Peanut (kadalai) Sundal
• Karamani (black eyed peas) Sundal
• rajma (red kidney beans) sundal
• Soya bean sundal
• Sabudana vada
• Sabudana Khichadi
• Puri Chana and Halwa
• Makhane Ki Sabzi
• Sawank Ke Chawal
• Dahi Pudine Wale Aloo
• Shakarkandi Ki Chaat
• Sabudana Papad
• Banana Raita
• Aloo Raita
• Singhare Ke Pakode
• Banana Chips
• Kaddu Ka Raita
• Malaiwale Kofte
• Fruits/Fruit Juices
• Sabudana Khir
• Bhagar
• Varai
• Bhindi Sabzi
• Ramdana (rajgira) ladoo
• Sweet Puttu
• Kuttu ka aata ki poori/sabzi
• Singhare Ki Barfi

   

CLT20: Mumbai Indians are out of the tournament.

CLT20 :  Qualifier round  in which Mumbai Indians has to qualify atleast 2 wins from 3 matches.
The first match of Mumbai Indians with Lahore Lions  took place in Raipur under the captaincy of  KA Pollard as Rohit Sharma was injured.The Match started by toss in which Lahore Lions won the toss & chose to field..It was not at all a good start as wickets were going.In 20 overs Mumbai Indians scored 135/7. In 2nd innings which was Lahore Lions,they won by 6wickets(8balls remaining)139/6.This was the first lost.
 In 2nd match which was Mumbai Indians vs Southern Express.In which Mumbai Indians captain Pollard won the toss & chose to field .Southern Express scored 161/6 in 20 overs.Mumbai Indians where they played very well the star was Simmons 76,Hussey 60,Pollard 20.This of them completed the target which was 162. Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets(22 balls remaining)165/1.
   And the 3rd match which anyhow Mumbai Indians wants to win.The match was between Mumbai Indians vs Northern Knight.Northern Knights won the toss & chose to field.Mumbai Indians gave the target 132/9.A very bad start or can say Northern ballers has done great job.Northern knights knock out Mumbai Indians.And Mumbai Indians was out of the tournament.
     Whereas there was comments like  Rohit Sharma absence caused this.But  actually I think,its a game and a bad luck for Mumbai Indians.The team has done a good job & Pollard well done.
   Will be back next year with bang.