Chaitra Navratri 2023: Chaitra Navratri will start on 22 March this time. During this nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Navratri fast is observed for 9 days. Devotees of Goddess Durga worship with rituals. Chaitra Navratri is usually celebrated during the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra. It comes in March or April. This time Navratri will start on 22nd March and will end on 30th March on the day of Ram Navami. Many people across the country observe Navratri fast. Satvik food is eaten during this. While vindictive food is avoided. Eating onions, garlic, wheat flour, brinjal and mushrooms etc. is avoided.
Apart from this, Samak rice, buckwheat flour, rajgira, sago, water chestnut flour, potatoes and fruits are consumed during fasting. Every food is avoided during Navratri. But do you know that there are some spices which should be avoided during Navratri? Which spices should be eaten during Navratri and which should not be eaten? Let's find out here.
These spices should not be eaten during Navratri fasting
Garam Masala
Coriander
Turmeric
Asafoetida
Mustard seeds
fenugreek seeds
You can eat these spices in Navratri
freshly ground black pepper
green cardamom
Clove
cinnamon
Celery
kokum
nutmeg
You can also use rock salt for cooking during Navratri. Do not use regular salt to prepare satvik food. Try to eat less deep-fried and high-sugar dishes. Apart from this, you can eat fruit during the fast. They work to give you energy. You can also take juices and smoothies made from fruits. Apart from this, you can also eat curd and milk etc. during fasting. Curd contains good bacteria. These help in keeping your digestive system healthy. But during the fast, you must keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water for this. Apart from this, you can also take coconut water and juice to stay hydrated.
