Not only onion and garlic, these foods are also prohibited during Navratri; if you are fasting, be sure to know their names.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Navratri is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. It is one of the major festivals of Hinduism and is celebrated with great pomp every year. This year, Navratri began on September 22nd and will conclude with Durga Visarjan and Dussehra on October 2nd. This festival is dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, and therefore, people worship the Goddess during these days.

During this time, many people observe fasts and follow the rules associated with fasting. One of these rules is to abstain from eating garlic and onions during these days.

Why don't we eat garlic and onion during Navratri?

The main reason for avoiding garlic and onion during the Navratri fast is that both are considered tamasic foods. Tamasic foods are often associated with feelings of laziness, anger, and lust. It is believed that eating them can arouse these feelings, and to avoid these feelings, eating garlic and onion is prohibited during the fast.

Avoid eating certain vegetables as well

In addition to onions and garlic, certain vegetables are also avoided during this time. Vegetables like beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, eggplant, cauliflower, broccoli, and  leafy greens  are often avoided during the fast because they are difficult to digest, and it's often recommended to eat foods that are easier to digest.

Avoid eating cauliflower and cabbage

Cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli are often avoided during fasting. This is because these vegetables fall into the cruciferous category and eating them often causes gas. Therefore, gas and  acidity  are common during fasting due to an empty stomach, and eating them can exacerbate these problems.

Make a distance from eggplant and mushrooms too

Many people also avoid eggplant during Navratri fasts. This is because eggplant, available after the rainy season, often contains insects, which can have adverse health effects. Similarly, mushrooms can cause digestive problems such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting, which can worsen during fasting.

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