Chaitra Navratri 2026: Food rules, dos, and don'ts to follow during the 9-day festival and must-have dishes
Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day festival from March 19-27, involves fasting and devotion to Goddess Durga, preparing the body for summer. Devotees observe strict dietary rules, consuming sattvik foods and avoiding grains, pulses, onion, and garlic. The observance emphasizes inner purification and renewal.
Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day festival from March 19-27, involves fasting and devotion to Goddess Durga, preparing the body for summer. Devotees observe strict dietary rules, consuming sattvik foods and avoiding grains, pulses, onion, and garlic. The observance emphasizes inner purification and renewal.
