Shardiya Navratri 2022: Food items to avoid during Navratri vrat
The Shardiya Navratri in the Hindu month of Ashwin is the most important of all Navratris (Magha, Chaitra, and Ashadha).
The auspicious Hindu festival honouring Goddess Durga, Shardiya/Sharad Navratri is all set to begin on September 26 with Ghatasthapana and end on October 5 with Vijay Dashami and Durga Visarjan.
The Shardiya Navratri in the Hindu month of Ashwin is the most important of all Navratris (Magha, Chaitra, and Ashadha). During these nine days, ardent devotees of Goddess Durga keep a fast in her honour.
For those who aren't aware, Navratri celebrated in January/February is called Magha Navratri (winter), followed by Chaitra Navratri (Vasanta/Spring) in March/April, Ashadha (Monsoons) in June/July, and Sharad Navratri in Ashwin (Autumn) in September/October.
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Shardiya Navratri 2022: Food items to avoid during Navratri vrat
GarlicOnionWheatRiceLentilsMeatEggsSpices (Turmeric, coriander powder, asafoetida, mustard, exotic mixed spice powder, clove, among others) AlcoholTobacco
People observing the Navratri vrat should consume Sendha Namak or rock salt instead of refined table salt.
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Shardiya Navratri 2022: Food items you may include during Navratri vrat
Spices like jeera, kaali mirch SabudanaMakhanaSinghare ka atta (water chestnut flour)Kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour)Sama (barnyard millet) Rajgira (amaranth) Moongphali (peanuts)Milk YogurtFruits Vegetables such as potatoes, raw bananas, arbi (colocasia) Dry fruits, and nuts.