Chaitra navratri 2025: Navratri has special significance in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated four times a year, in which Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri are given prominence, while Gupta Navratri, which comes in Magh and Ashadh month, is also important from spiritual terms. Devotees worship the nine forms of Maa Durga and observe fast, which keeps happiness and prosperity and peace in life. The question for women often arises whether they can observe Navratri fast during menstruation?

According to religious beliefs, women are advised to stay away from worship during menstruation. However, if a woman is confused due to periods coming in the middle of the fast, then she can continue the fast by following some rules. Let us know which precautions should be adopted during this time.

Religious approach to fasting in periods

Traditionally, during periods, women are advised to go to the temple, worship and avoid touching religious materials. However, there is no strict ban on fasting. Women can keep fast if they want, but they have to follow some rules.

What to do if the periods in the middle of the fast?

1. If periods come during Navratri fast, then you can continue the fast.

2. During this time, do not do worship and religious rituals themselves, but can get any other member of the family.

3. Avoid entering the temple and touching the idol of the goddess.

4. Remember Maa Durga in your mind and listen to bhajan-kirtan.

Is it prohibited to worship Goddess in periods?

According to the traditions of Hinduism, women are advised to keep distance from religious rituals keeping in mind the physical purification during menstruation. However, this does not mean that she cannot do devotion to Maa Durga spiritually. They can meditate mentally and get the grace of Mother Rani.

Message required for women

If periods come in the middle of Navratri fast, then there is no need to be disturbed or disappointed. Keeping in mind the physical rules in mind, maintain religious faith. Maa Durga gives more importance to emotions, so the prayer made from the mind is also accepted.

Disclaimer: This article is based on religious beliefs and general information, JBT does not confirm it.