Navratri is known to be one of the biggest Hindu festivals, which also marks the beginning of a string of festivities including Dussehra and Diwali. With this, the devotees of Goddess Durga have started their nine-day Navratri fasting ritual as well. While some devotees may observe a fast for all nine days or choose to keep…
Navratri is a time for fasting and feasting in honour of the goddess Durga. During these sacred nine days, many people abstain from grains and indulge in vrat (fasting) recipes. One such superfood that is often mentioned is rajgira, also known as amaranth. Rajgira is a tiny grain that’s big on nutrition and versatility. It’s…
Navratri 2024: Come Navratri and we start craving those piping hot pakodas, puri aloo and scrumptious sabudana khichdi. Although the classic savouries and traditional desserts will never go out fashion, a little experimentation with indigenous ingredients is always welcomed. If you don’t differentiate between fasting and feasting, here’s how you can escape the monotony and…
Navratri 2024 is almost here, and one look around is enough to tell, how eager we are to welcome the season of festivities. The word ‘Navratri’ translates into ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit. These nine days are dedicated to Goddess Durga , who comes to take shelter in the homes of her loving devotees. During these nine…
Navratri fasting is a time of spiritual reflection and self-purification, but it can also be a culinary challenge. It’s easy for fasting to turn into feasting, followed by a nagging sense of guilt. Many of us unknowingly make common mistakes, often believing that certain fasting foods are inherently healthy. We think of fasting as a…
Sharad Navratri 2024 is just around the corner, and if you are planning to observe fasts, then you are not alone! Whether you fast for religious reasons or just for detox, Navratri seems like a great blend of devotion and discipline. Every year, Sharad Navratri comes during the autumn season and marks the beginning of…
Navratri is one of the most significant festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. While it occurs four times a year, Chaitra and Sharad Navratri are the most widely celebrated. Sharad Navratri, according to the Hindu calendar, begins on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha in the Ashwin month. This year, it will start on…
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