Chaitra Navaratri 2024: 7 vegetables you should not consume these 9 days

Uncover Navratri's dietary customs: Avoidance of 'tamasic' veggies like onions, garlic; fostering spiritual purity. Symbolism enriches tradition

Often avoided as they are considered heavy and can induce lethargy, which is not conducive to the heightened spiritual state sought during Navratri

Similar to onions, garlic is deemed 'tamasic' and is believed to disturb meditation and spiritual practices due to its strong flavor and effects on the mind

While nutritious, carrots are avoided due to their sweetness, which is believed to arouse desires and distract from the spiritual focus of Navratri

Considered 'rajasic' or stimulating, brinjal is avoided to maintain a balanced and sattvic (pure) diet during Navratri

Despite its health benefits, spinach is avoided due to its high iron content, which is believed to enhance tamasic qualities and interfere with spiritual practices

Like other members of the cruciferous vegetable family, cauliflower is considered 'tamasic' and is avoided during Navratri for its potential to hinder spiritual growth and meditation

Considered 'tamasic' and believed to hinder spiritual growth. Their pungent flavor is thought to stimulate desires, which conflicts with the idea of purity during Navratri