The much awaited festive season has finally started. As the wind gets nippy and we move on to the cooler days, Navratri is the first festival that begins the festivities. While Chaitra Navratri occurs in the month of April, Sharadiya Navratri occurs in the latter part of the year around October or November. The first day of Shardiya Navratri 2021 was on 7 October according to the Hindu calendar. Navratri is Sanskrit for ‘nine nights’, and as the name suggests, the celebration of the festival lasts for a period of nine nights and ten days. According to the traditions, each day of Navratri has a special significance. The ninth day of Shardiya Navratri is known as Maha Navami, and here’s what you need to know about it.
Maha Navami 2021 Date & Time | Maha Navami Tithi and Puja Timings
Maha Navami is falling on 14 October 2021, which is Thursday. According to the Hindu calendar, the official timing of Navami begins on the evening of 13 October and continues till the following evening. Here is the right time to worship Maha Navami:
Navami Tithi Start – 08:07 PM 13 October 2021
Navami date ends – October 14, 2021 at 06:52 PM
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Maha Navami is also the last day of Durga Puja festival.
Significance of Maha Navami Significance of Maha Navami 2021 and how to celebrate it
Maha Navami is the ninth day of Navratri festival. It is also the third and last day of Durga Puja festival. Thus, Goddess Durga Worship is performed on this auspicious day, as according to Hindu mythology, on this day he killed the demon Mahishasura. This is the reason why he is also called ‘Mahishasurmardini’ or the destroyer of Mahishasura in some parts of the country.
Devotees wake up early in the morning and see something Fasting For Goddess Durga. It is also considered an auspicious day to make new beginnings and buy new things for the house. Some families do their annual kanjak puja On Navami instead of Ashtami, traditional dishes of poori, black gram and halwa are served to young girls worshiped on this day.
5 Vrat Friendly Recipes for Maha Navami Maha Navami 2021: Easy fasting recipes
Like any other festival, food is an important part of Maha Navami celebrations. Apart from the traditional prasad offered in Kanjak Puja, there are a lot of dishes that can be made on this auspicious day. The food that is prepared is completely vegetarian and the use of onion and garlic is avoided. special color of Maha Navami The day is pink, so it would be a good idea to use rose based flavorings in a fasting friendly way to mark the celebration.
Makhana can be used to prepare dishes for Maha Navami 2021.
Here are 5 fasting-friendly recipes for Maha Navami 2021:
1. Crispy Sabudana Tikki
Sabudana is one of the favorites during Navratri, and this crispy sabudana tikka with the goodness of cashew nuts gives it an interesting twist.
2. fasting potatoes
This is a gravy that will go with any bread or preparation that you pair it with! With a mild flavour, Vratwale Aloo is an essential recipe in your Navratri menu.
(Also read: Navratri Special Thali: How To Make Delicious Navratri Thali At Home)
Maha Navami 2021: Prepare potatoes for your Navami festival.
3. samak dosa
Samak ke rice is another popular ingredient during the Navratri season, and you can try making this unique and crunchy samak dosa on Maha Navami.
4. water chestnut curry
While Singhade Ka Atta (Water Chestnut Flour) is popularly used to make a variety of dishes, this meaty and satiating water chestnut curry is something you may not have eaten yet.
5. Makhana and Cashew Kheer
Poppy seeds and cashews are used in this delightful fasting-friendly dessert to make it a wonderfully crunchy and satisfying sweet tooth.
Happy Maha Navami 2021!
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