Shardiya Navratri 2024: Shardiya Navratri is considered to be the biggest festival of worship of Goddess Durga in Hinduism. When different forms of Mata Rani are worshiped for the entire nine days. During this time devotees keep fast and do bhajan kirtan. On the first day, Kalash is installed and Akhand Jyot is also lit. After this, many types of religious rituals are also performed in this festival. You must have seen tying Kalawa to coconut during worship in Navratri. What is the reason for this? Let's hear from Bhopal resident astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma .

1. The reason for wrapping Kalava in coconut
is Kalava is a sacred thread and it is believed that it keeps negative energy away. Coconut is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi and by wrapping Kalava in coconut and worshipping it, she is pleased with the devotees. When the Goddess of wealth is pleased with you, then happiness and prosperity come to your house and you never have to face financial problems.

2. Invocation of Gods and Goddesses
The three points visible on the surface of the coconut are considered as Tri and are considered to be the symbol of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. It is said that when you wrap Kalava in the coconut, it is in a way an invocation of Gods and Goddesses.