Navratri is a widely celebrated festival, eagerly awaited by the Hindu community. The word “Navratri” means “nine nights,” which are dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. This festival is observed with great enthusiasm across India. In 2025, Chaitra Navratri will begin on 30th March and end on 6th April. The ninth day, Navami, is also celebrated as Ram Navami. During this time, devotees of Goddess Durga observe fasts with full devotion for all nine days, consuming only specific foods. Some people fast only on the first and last days but still follow a satvik (pure) diet throughout. During Navratri, grains, pulses, garlic, and onions are typically avoided.
Allowed foods during Navratri include sago, buckwheat, water chestnut flour, and dairy products. Additionally, people replace regular salt with rock salt (sendha namak) in their meals. When it comes to vegetables, potatoes are the most commonly consumed during Navratri, as they can be used to prepare various dishes. However, potatoes are not the only option!
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