Navratri 2024 Fasting: Essential Foods and Practices

This Navratri, devotees focus on spiritual purity and health benefits through fasting with specific dietary guidelines.

Navratri, celebrated four times annually, is currently observing the Shardiya Navratri, the most significant of all.
Devotees follow a Satvik diet, avoiding tamasic foods like onions, garlic, and non-vegetarian items to maintain spiritual purity.
Hydration is crucial during fasting, with recommended beverages including coconut water, fresh fruit juices, and herbal teas.
Fasting can aid in detoxification, weight management, and improved mental clarity by giving the digestive system a break.
Foods allowed during the fast include fruits, dairy products, and specific grains like buckwheat flour and barnyard millet.