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News Topical, Digital Desk : The sacred festival of Sharadiya Navratri is celebrated to honor the nine forms of Goddess Durga and her power. This nine-day festival not only symbolizes devotion and reverence, but also provides an opportunity for seekers to gain courage, mental strength, and positive energy.
During this period, devotees observe fasts and worship various forms of the Goddess. Abstinence, devotion, and meditation are considered auspicious during the fast, and breaking the fast at the end of Navratri is also an important religious ritual. Sharadiya Navratri runs from September 22nd to October 1st this year. The following day, Dussehra, the festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated.
On the day of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees worship the mother of the universe, Adishakti, Goddess Maa Durga, and her nine forms with devotion. They also observe the Navratri fast for her. Observing this fast fulfills all the devotees' desires and brings happiness into their lives.
Breaking the fast on the ninth day
If you have observed the fast for nine days, starting from the first day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha), it is traditionally considered auspicious to break it on the ninth day. The ninth day marks the end of the fast and the subsequent worship of Goddess Durga on Ashtami. When breaking the fast on the ninth day, the devotee prays and expresses gratitude at the feet of the Goddess with special attention and devotion.
Breaking the fast on Dussehra day
Many devotees also break their fast on Dussehra (Vijayadashami). This day commemorates the great victory of Goddess Durga and the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana, and is therefore considered highly auspicious. Breaking the fast on Dussehra is believed to bring strength, courage, and success to life.
It is appropriate to open on both days
The Navratri fast can be broken on either the ninth day or Dussehra. While the ninth day is traditionally more common, Dussehra is also considered highly auspicious from a religious and spiritual perspective. When breaking the fast, it is crucial to offer prayers to the Goddess with a pure heart and distribute prasad.
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