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