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Fasting and Feasting during Navaratras

Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Sun, 10 Apr 2011

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Today is Maha Navami, the ninth day of the auspicious navaratras. Going by the recommended dietary items permitted during the fast, losing weight can pose a real challenge, unless one is particularly strict and eats frugally, as most ingredients allowed during the fast are carbohydrate-and-fat rich.A navaratra fast can also be daunting for many, as a variety of food items have to be avoided. Onion, garlic, and chemical salt are a strict no-no but rock salt is allowed. Spices permitted during the... Read More

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prema 14 Apr 11 12:20 AM Fasting is a healthy practice and should be compulsory for one and all. It is the best way to lose weight and keep oneself healthy. It also induces self discipline. The fast of one month by Muslims or 9 days by Hindus in a year is no wonder part of the religious rituals..