Oct 7, 2024
By: BI India Bureau
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Regular table salt should be avoided while fasting. Instead, use rock salt, also known as sendha namak.
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Whole grains like wheat, rice, and barley should not be consumed during your fast. Opt for alternatives such as kuttu, singhara, and samak rice.
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Both onion and garlic are considered tamasic in nature and should be avoided during Navratri fasts.
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Lentils and pulses should also be avoided while fasting during Navratri.
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Non-vegetarian foods must be strictly avoided if you are fasting.
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Alcoholic beverages and any form of liquor should be avoided during your Navratri fast.
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Processed and packaged foods often contain ingredients that should not be consumed while fasting. It’s best to avoid them completely.
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