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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Essential Fasting Rules for First and Ashtami Vrats to Ensure Full Benefits
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: First & Ashtami Fast Rules Revealed! Get Full Benefits
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News18
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06-03-2026, 11:15
Chaitra Navratri 2026: First & Ashtami Fast Rules Revealed! Get Full Benefits
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Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins March 19; many observe fasts only on Pratipada and Ashtami.
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Take a pledge for the fast, perform Kalash Sthapana or light an Akhand Jyoti/ghee lamp.
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Consume phalahar/sattvic food; avoid tamasic items, grains, and maintain celibacy for all 9 days.
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Worship Maa Shailputri on Pratipada, Maa Mahagauri on Ashtami; perform Kanya Puja and Havan.
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Break fast (Paran) on Maha Navami or Dashami according to your regional tradition.
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