India, March 25 -- Ashtami and Navami are the busiest and most auspicious days of Navratri, dedicated to the fierce and protective forms of Goddess Durga. You might be preparing prasad, decorating your home, and following rituals, but sometimes you do things out of habit without really knowing why.

This year, Ashtami will be celebrated on March 26, 2026, and Ram Navami will be observed on March 27, 2026. Dr Jai Madaan, Celebrity Spiritual Mentor, Entrepreneur, and India's first Spiritual Style Icon, explains that if you keep a few simple do's and don'ts in mind during these two days, you can truly connect with the energy of the Goddess, instead of just going through the motions.

Certain practices are best avoided during Ashtami and Nava...