Chaitra Navratri 2026: Navratri of Chaitra month is going on. Today is the third day of Navratri. This festival will end on 27th March. During the days of Navratri, devotees worship the nine forms of Mother Goddess with rituals and observe fast. At this time, devotees are engrossed in the worship of Mata Adishakti, but during this time a big question often arises in the minds of those who eat non-veg i.e. non-vegetarian food.
A question arises in the minds of non-vegetarians whether they can keep the fast of Mata. Are there any special rules or prohibitions for them in the scriptures? Often people get scared based on the stories they have heard, but the perspective of religion and spirituality is a little different and deeper, so let us know whether non-vegetarians can keep the fast of Mata or not. What is said in the scriptures about this?
According to the scriptures…
According to Bhagavad Gita, there are three types of food, Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. Non-vegetarian food is considered a tamasic food. According to the scriptures, Tamasic food increases anger and ignorance. Whereas, the fast is kept to awaken the satvik energy. The scriptures say that during spiritual rituals (like fasting) it is necessary to purify the body and mind. Emphasis has been laid on purification in the stories and rituals of Navratri. Non-violence should be followed during the nine days of fasting.
Can non-vegetarian eaters keep fast?
It is said in the scriptures that a person can leave his old habits and move towards purification. If someone consumes non-veg throughout the year, it does not mean that he cannot keep the Navratri fast, but at least one day before the start of Navratri and for the entire nine days of the fast, he will have to give up Tamasic things like non-vegetarian food and onion-garlic.
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