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5 no-oil recipes for Navratri fasting
The popular and much-loved fried and oily food items are in reality more like the bad apples of a Navratri fast. They cause indigestion, bloating, heartburn, and a rise in blood pressure and bad cholesterol. In the long run, they don’t let you enjoy the b ... -
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam: Significance, lyrics & meaning
Lord Indra composed and chanted the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam to invoke the Divine Mother and seek her blessings for attaining his desires. The word Lakshmi comes from the word ‘Lakshya’ in Sanskrit, which means goal. Offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi with d ... -
What is the effect of Navratri on our lives
I always wondered why festivals are designed to be celebrated in a specific way on a particular day of the year. Or say, for instance, why is Navratri celebrated? Seasonal transition "Without insight into why we have Navratri during the change of sea ... -
5 Navratri Fasting Myths and Facts | The Art of Living India
Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It brings us together, inculcates spirituality, and evokes cultural values in us. Devotees observe strict fasting during Navratri as onion, garlic, non-vegetarian food, and junk food are fr ... -
Things to Avoid During Navratri
Navratri is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. It is marked with several rituals, pujas, and fasting that last for nine days to honor the victory of Durga Maa (divine feminine) over the demon Mahishashura. Sharad Navratri marks the end of mons ... -
Akhand Jyot in Navratri: Significance, process and do's & don’ts | The Art of Living India
I decided to write about Akhand Jyot (or Jyoti), as I assumed that performing its rituals makes me well-versed in its knowledge. Little did I know till I decided to reconfirm with puja experts. The insights rendered by Swami Harihara, Aruna Sareen and Raj ... -
Samak and Sabudana Dhokla Recipe for your Navratri fast | the Art of Living India
In my childhood, my mother used to observe Navratri fast. I wondered why she ate a kind of chawal (rice) during fasting! 🤔 I thought maybe all women farmers were fasting when they harvested ‘samak chawal’. 😂 So here comes the samak chawal dhokla recipe ... -
Navratri quotes by Gurudev
'Navratri' means 'nine nights.' 'Nava' means 'nine,’ and 'Ratri' means 'night.' Night provides rest and rejuvenation. !1. The source of the universe is as diverse as its manifestation. Navratri is a c ... -
The Significance of Kanya Pujan During Navratri | The Art of Living India
Navratri is unique and popular for many reasons. While it allows us to get involved in many festivities and celebrate with creative ideas, it also represents the richness of our culture. Navratri is held in honor of Goddess Durga, who annihilated the invi ... -
How Navratri Empowers Women? | The Art of Living India
The stotram “ ya Devi Sarva bhutessu ” indicates our reverence for Devi, the primordial energy. Navratri is an occasion to invoke that supreme power to nourish our lives with peace and prosperity. These nine days see different ways of honouring Devi Durga ...
