Chaitra Navratri is going to start in a few days. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Navratri is celebrated every year on the *Pratipada* (first day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) of the month of Chaitra. During these holy days of Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. In Hinduism, these nine days of Navratri are considered extremely auspicious and especially important for the worship of Goddess Durga.
According to Drik Panchang, Chaitra Navratri is scheduled to start from March 19, and these auspicious days will end on Ram Navami on March 27. Meanwhile, according to *Vastu Shastra*, it is considered auspicious to keep the house clean and organized before the festival of Navratri arrives. According to religious belief, when Goddess Durga arrives, the environment of the house should be pure and positive. Therefore, before Navratri begins, one should thoroughly clean the house and remove all items that are considered inauspicious or negative. This increases positive energy within the house and brings blessings of Goddess Durga. So, let us know about the specific items that should be removed from the house before the start of Navratri.
Broken statues and religious objects
If broken idols or torn pictures of Gods and Goddesses are kept in the home temple (*puja room*), then they should be removed. Keeping such items in the temple is not considered auspicious. It is considered best to immerse them in a holy river or donate them to a temple.
stopped or broken watches
According to *Vastu*, a stopped clock in the house is not considered a good sign. It is believed to symbolize stagnation and obstacles in life. Before Navratri begins, ensure that such clocks are repaired or removed from the house.
broken utensils and spoiled items
It is considered inauspicious to keep broken utensils, cracked cups or worn out items in the kitchen. To maintain a clean and positive environment in the house, these items should be removed from the house before the start of Navratri.
useless things and junk
Useless things or junk stored in the house for a long time can increase negative energy. It is considered auspicious to organize the house and remove some things before Navratri.
**Dry or withered plants**
If there are dry or withered plants in the house, they should be removed. In Vastu, dry plants are considered a symbol of negativity. It is considered better to plant new, green plants in their place.