IOWA CITY —The 40 Days for Life campaign is an opportunity for Christians worldwide to come together and pray outside abortion clinics. It’s “a peaceful vigil of prayer and fasting for 40 days with ...
People observe a nine-day fast during Navratri to worship the Goddess. Prolonged fasting for nine days can be quite difficult when your body is dependent on a different kind of food than the usual ...
As the fast begins, food consumption ceases, and water is consumed regularly throughout the day. Some studies recommend drinking water whenever it is desired, while others are more specific about the ...
Beyond the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms, the nine-day period is a time of fasting for many devotees. While fasting during Navratri is traditionally a spiritual practice, it also ...