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Shardiya Navratri 2022 Dos and Don’ts: Know all the fasting rules here

Shardiya Navratri in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which is the most important of all Navratris (Magha, Chaitra and Ashadha).

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6 months ago

September 20, 2022

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The auspicious Hindu festival honoring Goddess Durga, Shardiya Navratri is round the corner. And this year Sharad Navratri will be celebrated on September 26 till October 5 with Vijay Dashami and Durga Visarjan.

For the unversed, the Shardiya Navratri in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which is the most important of all Navratris (Magha, Chaitra and Ashadha). And for these 9 days, devotees will practice fasting as each day will be dedicated to the celebration of goddess Durga’s all 9 avatars (Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalaratri, Mahagauri, and Durga).

The one who practice fasting do it with a belief that they will be bestowed with Durga’s blessings and miracles. But there are also several other facts that are needed to keep in mind before perfoming the rituals and fasting. Here here are some of the Dos and Don’ts regarding Shardiya Navratri.

Navratri is all about spiritual self-realization, awareness, with some self-discipline and self-control. hence, it is crucial to carry out penance or austerities.
Every devotee should respect woman in their lives as this celebration of Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped.
It is said that during Navratri early bathing followed by puja rituals can brighten your luck.
For the ones who are planning to light akhand jyot for the Goddess Durga, make sure to keep it in the southwest direction. For the ones who can’t manage an Akhand jyot, should get one that will last throughout the entire night.
Instead of regular refines salt use rock salt for the nine days of Shardiye Navratri.
Devotees should follow the colors of Navratri.
Any one who plans to keep or not keep fast should also avoid alcohol and tobacco during this time of the year.
In a house where Navratri is being celebrated, consumption of non-veg is also prohibited.
Bhog or Prashad for Goddess Durga should not consist garlic and onions.

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Ram Navami 2023: Wishes, greetings, messages, images to share with your friends and family

This year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on March 30, 2023.

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March 29, 2023

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Ram Navami is one of the auspicious festivals of Hindus which is celebrated every year during March or April. Ram Navami marks the birthday of Lord Ram, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu.

This festival is a part of the Chaitra Navaratri in the spring, and falls on the ninth day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Chaitra, the first month in the Hindu calendar. This year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on March 30, 2023.

On the occasion of Ram Navami, here are wishes, greetings, messages and images to share with your friends and family on Chaitra Navratri.

Ram Navami 2023: Wishes

May the divine grace of Lord Rama always be with you. Wish you a very happy and prosperous Rama Navami.
With the blessings of Lord Ram, may you achieve success in all your endeavours. Shubh Ram Navami to you and your family.
On the occasion of Ram Navami, let us offer prayers to Lord Ram to seek his blessings. Let us pray for happiness, harmony and success in our life. Happy Ram Navami to you and your family.
Lord Ram is the eternal savior with the power to change our lives with his divine blessings. Let us come together to offer him prayers on Ram Navami and be blessed. Happy Ram Navami.
May Lord Ram guide you towards the path of righteousness and bless you with happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Ram Navami!

Ram Navami 2023: Greetings

On this holy occasion of Ram Navami, I wish that the blessings of Lord Ram are with you and your family. May your heart and home be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Ram Navami.
When you have the choicest blessings of Lord Ram with you, you don’t have to worry about anything in life. Wishing a very Happy Ram Navami.
May the divine blessings of Lord Ram bring you peace, happiness and success in all your endeavors. Happy Ram Navami!
May the blessings of Lord Ram be with you always, guiding you towards the path of righteousness and enlightenment. Happy Ram Navami!
Let us celebrate the triumph of good over evil and seek blessings from Lord Rama on this auspicious day. Happy Ram Navami!

Ram Navami 2023: Messages

I wish that this auspicious day bring along happiness to you and your family and fill your life with prosperity and joy. May there is more brightness and more glory in your life. May you are always blessed. Wishing you a very Happy Ram Navami.
Sending warm wishes to you on Ram Navami. May Lord Ram is always there to protect you, shower you with blessings. May you offer your prayers to him every day and seek his blessings for a happier life. Happy Ram Navami to you.
I pray that you and your family enjoy this wonderful occasion of Ram Navami. I wish that happiness and prosperity, peace and harmony prevail in every facet of your life making it a perfect one. Sending best wishes on Ram Navami to you my dear.
Jinke mann mein hai Shri Ram, jeevan mein hai unke sukh, chain aur aaram. Unke charno mein jisne vaara hai apna jeevan, mil gaya hai use prem aur gyan. Ram Navami hi hardik badhaiyan.
On this occasion of Ram Navami, I wish that Lord Ram is always there with you and your loved ones showering his blessings on you and showing you the right path to walk on. I wish your hearts are filled with peace and home with happiness. Warm wishes on Ram Navami to you.

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Happy Navratri 2023: Wishes, messages, greetings, WhatsApp images to share on Chaitra Navratri

This year, Chaitra Navratri will be observed on March 22 and will end on March 30.

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Navratri is one of the auspicious festivals of Hindus. It is an annual Hindu festival observed in honour of the goddess Ambika and Durga. The nine-day-long festival falls twice a year, one in the month of Chaitra and the other one in the month of Sharad.

This year, Chaitra Navratri will be observed on March 22 and will end on March 30. Navratri begins with worshipping Maa Shailputri and ends with the worship of Maa Siddhidatri.

On the occasion of Chaitra Navaratri, here are wishes, messages, greetings and WhatsApp images to share with your loved ones.

Chaitra Navaratri 2023: Wishes

Let Goddess Durga bring happiness, health, prosperity, and harmony into your life. Chaitra Navratri greetings!
May the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri help you to overcome all the obstacles and negative energies in your life. Wishing you all a happy Chaitra Navratri.
Let us thank all the Goddesses for their love and blessings on the occasion of Navratri. To all, best wishes on this auspicious occasion.
May this festival lead us from ignorance to wisdom and from darkness to light.
May the goddess Durga usher happiness, peace, and positivism throughout the year. Have a wonderful Navratri.

Chaitra Navaratri 2023: Messages

Durga aur Laxmi, Sarasvati aur Katyayni, sab barsaye aapke Jeevan mein khushiyan hazar. Mubarak ho aapko aur aapke parivar ko Chaitra Navratri ka tyohar.
The nine forms of Goddess Durga bring nine different strengths to the world. May you be blessed with all. Happy Chaitra Navratri to you.
On the occasion of Navratri, let us thank all the Goddesses for their love and blessings. Warm greetings on this auspicious occasion to all.
Good fortune, good health, happy life, all these are my wishes for you this Navratri! Happy Navratri to you and your family.
May the celebrations of Navratri infuse your life with unmatched energy and happiness. Warm greetings on the occasion of Navratri to you.

Chaitra Navaratri 2023: Greetings

May Goddess Durga bless you with the power to tackle the evils and bring prosperity into your life, Happy Chaitra Navratri., Jai Mata Di.
Warm greetings on this auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. May Maa Durga protect you from negativity and bring positivity into your life.
Wishing you a Happy Chaitra Navratri. May the goddesses give you the power, wisdom and courage to take on any challenges in life.
Happy Chaitra Navratri. I wish Maa Durga empowers you with immense strength to take on all the challenges in life.
Time has come to welcome the nine Shaktis into our lives and seek their blessings for a happy and prosperous life. Wishing you and your family a Happy Navratri.

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When is Ramadan 2023 in India? Check city-wise Sehri, Iftar time

The beginning of the month of Ramadan depends on moon sightings.

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March 21, 2023

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Ramadan, also known as Ramazan, is one of the most auspicious festivals for Muslims across the world. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which holds special importance for Muslims.

Muslims observe a strict fast called Roza from sunrise to sunset each day during Ramadan.

When will Ramadan 2023 start in India?

The beginning of the month of Ramadan depends on moon sightings.

The exact date of this holy month varies from country to country but it is expected that Ramadan 2023 will start on March 22 or March 23 and end on April 21 or April 22. Middle Eastern countries celebrate both Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, one day earlier than most countries in the world.

Ramadan 2023: Sehri and Iftar timings city-wise

City	Sehri	Iftar
Mumbai	05:29 am	06:50 pm
Delhi	05:06 am	06:35 pm
Chennai	05:02 am	06:20 pm
Hyderabad	05:08 am	06:30 pm
Bangalore	05:13 am	06:35 pm
Ahmedabad	05:29 am	06:52 pm
Kolkata	04:26 am	05:48 pm
Pune	05:26 am	06:49 pm
Jaipur	05:13 am	06:41 pm
Lucknow	04:52 am	06:19 pm
Kanpur	04:55 am	06:22 pm
Indore	05:16 am	06:41 pm
Patna	04:37 am	06:02 pm
Ludhiana	05:09 am	06:41 pm
Chandigarh	05:06 am	06:37 pm
New Delhi	05:06 am	06:35 pm
Amritsar	04:33 am	05:58 pm
Jodhpur	05:25 am	06:52 pm
Gurgaon	05:07 am	06:36 pm
Noida	05:05 am	06:34 pm
Kolhapur	05:25 am	06:47 pm
Ajmer	05:18 am	06:46 pm
Jammu	05:12 am	06:45 pm
Patiala	05:08 am	06:38 pm

Ramadan 2023 in other countries

In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ramadan will begin on March 23.
In Indonesia, it will begin on March 22
In Kuwait, Lebanon, Maldives, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Turkey, it will also begin on March 23.

Each country will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on April 21 or April 22, depending on the moon sighting.

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