How to fast for Navaratri?
Strict fast is observed in Navaratri only Fruit and Liquids are allowed. No Grain or Flour is allowed. One meal should be taken. If for health reasons you are unable to fast in the above manner than you can have one meal but try to avoid grains. Puja 1. Commence worship and fast on the first day of Navaratri (morning and evening). 2. An Akanda deep should be kepted burning all the time throught the whole Navaratri. 3. Puja should be done as follows. Recite the following mantra: Aum Namo Bhagvaty Maha Durgaye Namaha (Puja to be done on a mutie or in front of a picture of Mother Durga.) 1. Offer water thrice. 2. Offer pancha Amrit six times 3. Offer water twice 4. Cleanse murtie or sprinkle wateron the picture 5. Offer Kum Kum (red) rice and Flowers Agarbatti Prasad (Fruit) all shoula be aone reciting the following mantra. 6. Conduct Aarti using wicks dipped in Ghee Jap Mantra AUM AIM HRING KLEENG CHAMUNDAYE VICHCHEY This mantra should be recited 108 time to gain the greatest Benefit fro
