During Sharadiya Navratri 2025, devotees worship Goddess Durga and follow the satvik diet. Onion and garlic are considered tamasic, causing disturbance in the mind and body. These days it is necessary to keep the place of worship clean, lamp and aarti.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: During the nine days of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Durga and avoid eating onion-garlic. This is because they are considered tamasic food and they cause disturbance in body and mind. During this time, it is necessary to keep the house and place of worship pure, light a lamp, light incense sticks and perform the aarti of the goddess. Thus, by having satvic food and following proper rituals, devotees receive the blessings of Goddess Durga and get the fruits of worship.
Why do we avoid onion and garlic
Onion and garlic are considered tamasic food. Tamasic foods increase turbulence and negativity in the body and mind. It is necessary to eat satvic food during Navratri so that devotees can please Goddess Durga with their thoughts, thoughts and actions.
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What is the mythological story about garlic onion
According to the Puranas, onion and garlic are associated with Rahu and Ketu. During the churning of the ocean to attain nectar, an asura joined the line of the gods and he drank nectar. Lord Vishnu recognized him and cut his head with his Sudarshan Chakra. The head of that Asura fell on the earth as Rahu and the torso Ketu, causing onion and garlic. It is believed that Rahu and Ketu still have troubles and negative effects in human life. Therefore, the tradition of avoiding their consumption during Navratri continues.
Satvik food calms the mind
In nine days of Navratri, devotees not only eat satvik food, but also keep their home and place of worship pure. Burning lamps, burning incense, offering offerings and performing the Aarti of Goddess Maa are the main rituals of these days. During this time, not consuming onion and garlic keeps the devotee’s mind calm and gets the fruits of worship.
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