People consume fruits to maintain energy during the fast. The holy festival of Chaitra Navratri began on March 30. During Navratri, devotees worship the mother goddess and fast for nine days.

Fasting doesn’t have to be boring! This Navratri, treat yourself to tasty and wholesome vrat-friendly dishes that will keep you energized for all nine days. Watch the video for easy and flavorful ...

The most common practices during Chaitra Navratri include:- - Fasting: Many devotees observe partial or complete fasting throughout the nine days, consuming only fruits, milk, and specific foods ...

Additionally, Shyamal Misra, Chief Executive Officer, GMDA, had also directed that necessary action must be taken to clear the rampant encroachment on Sheetla Mata Road which is amongst the key ...

5. Offer Tulsi Dal and a garland of yellow flowers. 6. Recite the Vrat Katha and chant mantras dedicated to Vishnu. 7. Perform Vishnu’s aarti and offer bhog prasad in the evening. 8. Those ...

Devotees observe a vrat (fast) and worship Goddess Sheetala, seeking protection from seasonal illnesses and infections. The practice of eating stale food (Basoda) is rooted in the belief that Goddess ...

Mata Sheetal'sSheetal's vahana (vehicle) is a donkey. She holds a pot, neem leaves, a sieve, and a broom in her hands. According to some Hindu legends, Goddess Sheetla also cures diseases like ...

Listening or reciting 'Basoda Vrat Katha' is also part of the celebration. Sharing food with the needy is encouraged. The Skanda Purana mentions a story about Mata Sheetla. She holds a vase ...

Papmochani Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) of the Chaitra month according to the North Indian Purnimanta calendar. In the South Indian Amanta calendar, it ...

Chaitra Month Vrat Tyohar 2025 15 March 2025 - Chaitra ... According to religious beliefs, Mata Sheetla is called the goddess ...