Chaitra Navratri 2024: Items Devotees Should Buy On Durga Ashtami For Prosperity

The festival of colours, Holi, is around the corner. Followed by Holi, the preparations for Chaitra Navratri will begin, which is considered to be one of the auspicious celebrations for Hindus. Apart from that, the Hindu New Year will also be occurring from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month, as per the Vedic calendar.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaitra Navratri will be beginning on April 9, wherein the forms of Goddess Bhagwati are worshipped. Out of the nine days, Ashtami is considered to have great importance. On this day, devotees perform various rituals and puja to attain the blessing of the Goddess.

As per the rituals, while many such things are brought home to please the goddess, certain things are believed to bring happiness and prosperity. According to a famous astrologer, Pandit Nandkishor Mudgal from Deoghar, certain items attract positive energy to the home on their arrival. Pandit Mudgal suggested the devotees bring a few items home on the day of Chaitra Durga Ashtami which will result in bringing financial stability and positivity in return. They are:

Silver Swastika: A swastika symbol is considered to be one of the auspicious ones as per Hindu beliefs. It represents good fortune, prosperity and well-being. Bringing a silver swastika to home on an auspicious day opens the door to wealth, prosperity and protection from evil and removes obstacles from the path.

Peacock Feather: As per beliefs, a peacock feather is considered to be blissful which helps in financial difficulties and businesses and prevents negative energy. Bringing a peacock feather on Durga Ashtami will allow positivity into a household.

Silver Coin: Silver coins are usually brought on the day of Dhanteras as it is believed to contribute to financial growth. Bringing silver coins on a day like Chaitra Navratri will mark welcoming prosperity.

Mud House: Bringing mud house to home on Chaitra Navratri marks to receive blessings from Goddess, as per Hindu beliefs. A mud house symbolises peace, positivity and prosperity.