Navratri, the popular Indian religious festival celebrated with fervour across the country, occurs four times a year. However, Chaitra Navratri (March to April) and Sharad Navratri (September to October) hold particular significance. This year, Sharad Navratri 2024 commences on October 03, 2023, and concludes on October 12. The nine sacred days of Navratri are dedicated…
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 Vrat Recipes- It is that time of the year again when idols of goddess Durga are decorated with kumkum, bangles, flowers, and jeweled attires. Morning prayers are offered accompanied by synchronised bells.The aroma of pure butter or desi ghee delicacies fill up the space. Navratri, one of the biggest Hindu festivals is celebrated twice a year…
Navratri 2024: India is a land of festivals, and one of the most eagerly awaited celebrations is the nine-day extravaganza of Sharad Navratri. Commencing on October 3, 2024, and concluding on October 12, Navratri 2024 promises to be a vibrant and spiritually significant event. This festivity, dedicated to the nine forms of the goddess, marks a…
Navratri 2024 is starting soon and the country is fully gearing up to celebrate this festival with much enthusiasm and joy. As with any other festival, food is an integral part of Navratri as well. Some people observe fast or vrat during Navratri. While many stick to a vegetarian diet, others choose to go for a more stringent…
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…
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