Here are 10 foods to avoid during Navratri vrat.

Garlic and Onion, these are considered tamasic and are avoided to maintain the sattvic nature of the fast.

Grains, rice, wheat, and other grains are avoided, as vrat foods typically use alternatives like buckwheat or singhara flour.

Non-Vegetarian Food, meat, eggs, and fish are completely avoided to adhere to the sattvic diet.

Alcohol, consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited during the vrat period.

Legumes and Lentils , pulses like chana, masoor dal, and rajma are avoided during Navratri fasting.

Processed and Packaged Food, foods containing preservatives and additives are generally avoided.

Caffeinated Beverages, tea, coffee, and caffeinated drinks are avoided by many to stay true to sattvic principles.

Spices, strong spices like red chili powder and garam masala are avoided; mild spices like cumin and black pepper are used instead.

Flours Made from Grains, regular flours like wheat and maida are replaced by kuttu or rajgira flour.

Regular Salt, instead of regular salt, sendha namak is used during fasting.