Ashtami 2022: Spring has arrived, making way for the long summer days. At the same time, it also brings one of the biggest Hindu festivals of the year – Navratri. In India, we have four Navratri in a year, with Sharad Navratri and Chaitra Navratri being the most celebrated. During this time of year, we mark Chaitra Navratri. every year, Chaitra Navratri According to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, the month of Chaitra falls around March or April. This year, Chaitra Navratri is starting from April 2, 2022, and will end with Dashami on April 11, 2022. During this, devotees observe a fast and eat light sattvik food. One of the most important days of Navratri is Ashtami. Many devotees break their fast on this day, while many end their fast on the ninth day called Navami.
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Chaitra Navami 2022: Ashtami Date and Time:
This year, Chaitra Ashtami is falling on April 9, 2022. It is also known as Durga Ashtami or Mahagauri Puja. Sandhi Puja is also performed on this day which marks the end of Ashtami and the beginning of Navami.
Sandhi Puja will start from 12:59 AM, April 10, 2022
Sandhi Puja will end at 01:47 am, April 10,2022
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Chaitra Navami 2022: How We Celebrate Ashtami:
As we now know that Ashtami is one of the most important days of Navratri. Many people break their fast on this day and offer bhog to Goddess Durga. People start their day by cleaning their houses, decorating their prayer places/rooms and worshiping Goddess Durga. Bhog plays a major role in the preparation of Ashtami Puja. Devotees prepare various delicious dishes and offer them to their beloved deity. Though the dishes of Bhoga Thali may differ from each other, there are some dishes which remain constant. Let’s take a look at some classic bhog recipes.
Ashtami 2022: Here are 5 classic recipes for Ashtami Bhog:
1. Whole
One of the most loved dishes in the country, the bhog should be served in a thali. Wheat flour is prepared by rolling it into balls of dough and deep-frying till it is completely golden brown, the poori looks very tasty. Click here for the recipe.
2. Dry Chana
A super easy and spicy (rich in spices) recipe, Kala Chana is cooked in a pool of spices. It is usually combined with poori and served as prasad during Navratri. And of course, don’t forget to make sooji ka halwa with it. Click here for the recipe.
3. Pudding
Dry gram looks incomplete without sooji halwa. A classic desi sweet, semolina halwa is prepared by roasting semolina and cooking it with ghee and nuts. Here is the classic sooji ka halwa recipe for you.
4. Kheer
Love Bhandare Wali Kheer? We have the recipe for you. That’s right. Here is a fool-proof recipe that will help you make kheer with just the right consistency and texture. Just don’t forget to add dry fruits and nuts to it. Click here for the recipe.
5. Dahi Bhalla
Another popular Ashtami recipe is Dahi Bhalla. Fried vadas dipped in spicy curd, this dish helps to enhance your festive feast. Here is an easy Dahi Bhalla recipe for you.
Happy Navratri 2022, everyone!