Hyderabad: 28°C
Health

Why Navratri Fasting Often Excludes Onion And Garlic

Rooted in traditional Hindu beliefs, avoiding onion and garlic during Navratri reflects the practice of following a sattvic diet. Such foods are associated with purity, calmness and spiritual discipline. Onion and garlic are traditionally classified as rajasic or tamasic, though dietary restrictions vary across families and regional customs.