Why we should make the most of this time to cleanse our bodies and minds. Let’s look into the scientific reasons for Navratri. The distinctiveness of Hindu festivals is that they are invariably linked to significant astronomical occurrences or changes. The Hindu festival of Navratri is no exception.
Every Bharatiya festive is more than just an occasion to celebrate and have fun. There are numerous scientific reasons for celebrating festivals at specific periods of the year. Navratri is celebrated twice a year, once in the summer and once in the winter. If you look closely, you will notice that it is celebrated at two points of seasonal shift. Eating foods like garlic, onion, meat, cereals, and eggs, according to Ayurveda, might attract negative energy from your surroundings. Another explanation is that our body’s immunity is at an all-time low during this time. Eating such high-energy foods can make you more susceptible to sickness. So, in order to preserve a perfect balance of good and bad in our bodies, we need to purify them twice a year.
So, the fundamental significance of Navratri or Durga Puja is to celebrate the triumph of good over evil and to maintain a feeling of joy and togetherness, which is why several religious and social rituals are conducted at this time. Purification is required twice a year in order to preserve a perfect balance of Vata, Pitta, Kapha in our bodies. Fasting, meditation, prayer, and mantra chanting are the most important religious rituals of Navratri.
If you can control your thoughts, you can eliminate the following ten evils from your life: Lust, Anger, Greed, Attachment, Ego, Fear, Jealousy, Inertia, Hate, and Guilt. We currently live a hectic and demanding lifestyle. Our eating habits and lifestyle have changed dramatically from the ancient era. And as a result of this altered lifestyle, many modern people suffer from physical and mental illnesses such as depression, high blood pressure, blood sugar, and even some cardiovascular diseases. True, we cannot live the same lifestyle that our forefathers did, but we can continue some of their daily practices without too much difficulty.
Navaratri is the most anticipated celebration of the year, with nine nights of traditional dancing accented by elegant ethnic attire. But, when you were celebrating the event, did it ever occur to you why we wear certain colors on various days?
DAY ONE – Grey Colour : Devotees wear grey because it represents the quality of destroying detrimental thoughts.
DAY TWO – Orange Colour: On this day, the color orange is worn to promote peace, knowledge, and brightness.
DAY THREE – White Colour : The devotees wear in white to present a pure vibration of adoration to the Goddess Chandraghanta, which stands for passion and love and brings energy and vitality to Maa Durga followers.
DAY FOUR – Red Colour : On the fourth day of Navaratri, riches and tranquillity are celebrated with zeal. Devotees honor this day to Goddess Kushamanda by wearing the color red, which represents both auspiciousness and fury.
DAY FIVE – Royal Blue Colour : The fifth day of Navaratri is a celebration of optimism and joy, and many wear royal blue, the color of divine energy linked with Goddess Skandmata, Kartikeya’s mother.
DAY SIX – Yellow Colour : Goddess Katyayani, who represents fresh beginnings, is worshipped. People wear yellow to create the spirit of new beginnings that is associated with the celebration of happiness.
DAY SEVEN – Green Colour : On the seventh day, people wear the color green to show that they are grounded. Goddess Kalaratri, who represents the antagonist of darkness and the destroyer of dark energy and evil, is adored. Inner regeneration seeds are planted and nourished to maturity.
DAY EIGHT – Peacock Green Colour : Devotees dress in peacock green to gain Goddess Mahagauri’s blessings. The color denotes wealth and wishes, which are granted by Maa Mahagauri, who exudes serenity and compassion.
DAY NINE – THE COLOR PURPLE : On the last day of Navaratri, Goddess Siddhidatri is worshiped, and everyone wears the color purple, which represents ambition, goal, and vigor.
DAY TEN: The tenth day of Navarati is celebrated as Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, during which idols of Maa Durga are immersed in a body of water. Dussehra commemorates the triumph of good over evil.
Dussehra is primarily associated with agricultural matters as well. It frequently denotes the end of the monsoon season and the start of the more pleasant winter season. After Dussehra, farmers traditionally begin harvesting the Kharif crop and prepare to plant the Rabi crop. Because farmers harvest the Kharif crop after Dussehra, the influx in the country’s markets naturally grew greatly during this season.
In Sanatan Dharma, women are regarded as divine mothers
Women as divine power and women empowerment have been an integral aspect of Sanatan Dharma since the Vedic times. This culture and mindset were altered by the Mughal invasion and British control. We must reintroduce the Vedic culture.
Sarva mangala mangalye shive sarvartha sadhike I
Sharanye trayambake gauri, Narayani namostute ll
Meaning: O Mother ! You are the personification of all that is auspicious, You are the benevolent form of Lord Shiva, You bestow Divine energy and help people achieve Righteousness, wealth, fulfill desires and Liberation, You are worthy of being surrendered to. Three eyes adorn You. O Narayani Devi, I pay obeisance to You !
Let this Navratri bring everyone peace, pleasant energy, and joy!!
