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What to do and what not to do in the month of Chaitra
Chaitra Month Do’s and Don’ts: According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Chaitra is the first month of the year. This year this month has started from 26 March and will end on 23 April. During this period Goddess Durga is worshipped. Apart from the religious significance of the month of Chaitra, it also has many other meanings. Let us know what should be done and what should not be done in the month of Chaitra. We also try to know the religious significance of Chaitra month.
In the month of Chaitra, the Sun is in its highest zodiac sign and then comes spring. According to astrologers, the first month of the Hindu calendar, Chaitra, has begun, but the Hindu New Year will begin after 15 days ie from 9 April. These first 15 days are not counted in the new year, because during these days the Moon moves towards Amavasya. During these 15 days, the brightness of the moon decreases continuously and darkness increases.
Significance of Chaitra Month
The fasts and festivals of the month of Chaitra are very special, because the Hindu New Year starts from the Shukla Paksha month of Chaitra. The Sun in this month is said to enter its exalted sign Aries. Changes can also be seen in the weather these days. This month is also known as the month of devotion and restraint because many special fasts and festivals take place in this month. Keeping people’s health in mind, it is wise to celebrate fasts and holidays. According to mythological belief, Brahmaji started creating the universe from Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Also, from this day, Lord Vishnu had taken the first Matsya incarnation of Dashavatar and saved Manu’s boat from the flow of water during the flood. After the end of the cataclysm, the new creation of Manu began.
What to do and what not to do in the month of Chaitra (Dos and Donts of the month of Chaitra)
Daily bath – It is said that in this month, one should wake up before sunrise and take bath with cold water and then eat food only after offering Arghya to the rising sun once a day. By doing this the person continues to be protected from diseases and his life span also increases.
Avoid eating old food – Summer begins in the month of Chaitra, so eating old food should be avoided. This month, more liquids should be taken in the diet and the amount of grains should be reduced. Along with this, one should start wearing light and cotton clothes.
Water trees and plants – The heat starts increasing in the month of Chaitra, in such a situation trees and plants should be watered every day. Along with this, eating and giving juicy fruits in the month of Chaitra is considered very auspicious. It is believed that by doing this many of life’s problems can be solved.
Yoga and meditation – Due to increasing heat in the month of Chaitra, laziness also increases among people. In such a situation, to avoid laziness in this month, try to leave the bed early in the morning and start the day with yoga and exercise. Doing this will keep laziness away from the mind and body.
Neem leaf – Neem leaves should be chewed early in the morning of the month of Chaitra. It is said that this can help avoid infections caused by a change in weather. Eating neem leaves with jaggery is beneficial.
worship them – According to the scriptures, food should be taken only once a day throughout this month. Avoid overeating. Also, worship Lord Vishnu and Sun God regularly throughout this month and also keep fast for them.
Worship of Goddess Durga- In this month, the Sun and Goddess Durga should be worshipped, who gives power and energy to a person along with position and prestige. It is said that eating jaggery is prohibited in this month. In such a situation, avoid eating jaggery in this month.
