Navratri 2024: Know The Rituals Devotees Perform Using Cloves – News18

The auspicious occasion of Sharadiya Navratri has already begun. During this time, Goddess Durga will be worshipped in different forms. Various items are needed to perform the rituals correctly. Lighting a diya with clove oil, while performing aarti of Maa Durga is considered sacred among the devotees. Did you know that the clove, which is considered one of the most important spices in an Indian household, can help you get rid of many difficulties in life? During Navratri, there are several rituals using cloves that can protect you from negative energies. Let us learn more about the sacred practices of Bhopal-based astrologer Pandit Yogesh Choure.

Know the rituals using cloves here:

1. During the nine days of Navratri, light a lamp with clove oil at the main entrance of your house, every evening. Doing this helps to get rid of all difficulties in life and also brings love and prosperity.

2. During these sacred days, take 7 cloves and wrap them in a red cloth. Then hang it in the east direction of your home. On the tenth day, immerse it in a holy river. Performing this ritual can open up new opportunities in life.

3. Burn 5 cloves in the toilet or bathroom during the auspicious days of Navratri. This will help you protect your home from negative energies and attract positivity.

4. On Ashtami or Navami, while performing the sacred havan make sure to offer cloves in the fire. Performing this ritual brings prosperity and also helps to get rid of trouble and difficulties in life.

The auspicious occasion of Navratri started on October 3 and will continue till October 12, Saturday. It is considered one of the most important festivals among the Hindus and is celebrated in the month of Ashwin, as per the Hindu calendar. During this time, people perform different rituals and observe fast to seek blessings from Goddess Durga. Devotees keeping fast can consume dairy products like milk, yoghurt, Sabudana and paneer.