Navratri 2026: Healthy Fasting Foods and Nutrition Tips for Devotees
Shardiya Navratri 2026, observed from October 11, involves fasting and worship of Goddess Durga's nine forms. Devotees follow specific dietary practices to maintain energy during fasts. Recommended foods include roasted makhana, samak rice pulao, buckwheat pancakes, and fruit-yogurt bowls. Dietitian Dr. Pratyaksha Bhardwaj advises incorporating fresh fruits, protein-rich foods like curd and paneer, and balanced hydration to sustain energy and nutrition throughout the fasting period.
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firstpost broke this story on 11 Oct, 03:17 am. Other outlets followed.