Importance of Navratri
In 2012, the Sharda Navratra poojan is beginning on 16th October, Pratipada of Ashwin Shukla Paksha. There is Hasta Nakshatra, Brahma Yoga, Bav Yoga on this day. This day holds great importance for the devotees of Mata Sharda. Observing Navratra fast for nine days with all the rituals blesses the person with virtue.Free Vedic astrology
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Navratri - Worshipping Different Forms of Mata on Different Days
India is a land of Festivals. Fasts and festivals are of great importance here. All these fasts and festivals are celebrated in all over India with great zeal and faith. Among all the fasts and festivals,
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Navratri fastival continues for nine days. During this period, the different forms of Goddesses Parvati, Lakshami and Saraswati are worshipped respectively for three days each.
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The day from Pratipada of Ashwin Shukla Paksha to Navami date is called Navratri. This Navratra is of greater importance as compared to other Navratras.
Method of Worshiping Mata and Concluding Navratri
There is a belief about Navratra that even the Gods worship Mata Bhagwati. In Navaratra, the nine different forms of Mata is worshipped. Mata Bhagwati is called Shakti.
Beginning of Navratra - 2012
This fast is observed from Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada to Navami. On Pratipada, bath is taken in the morning and then resolution is taken. In the year 2012, this fast will begin on 28th September and will end on 5th October.k
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