Mumbai: As the grand festival of Sharadiya Navratri 2025 begins on September 22, devotees across India are immersed in preparations to welcome Goddess Durga. This nine-day celebration of Shakti Upasana is marked by fasting, puja, and deep devotion to the nine forms of the Goddess. The festival will conclude with Vijayadashami on October 2, 2025.

Navratri is not just about rituals—it is also about discipline and purity. During these sacred days, devotees follow strict rules to maintain spiritual balance. From food restrictions to grooming practices, several age-old traditions guide how one should observe the fast. But why are certain things like cutting hair or eating onion and garlic considered inauspicious during Navratri? Let’s find out.

Should you wash your hair during Navratri?

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