Here are 10 food you should avoid eating during Navratri.

Onion and Garlic, considered tamasic in nature and are avoided during religious fasting.

Grains, regular grains are avoided; instead, vrat-friendly flours like singhare ka atta and kuttu ka atta are used.

Non-Vegetarian Food, meat, fish, and eggs are strictly prohibited during Navratri.

Spices like turmeric and asafoetida are not used in fasting recipes. only vrat-friendly spices like black pepper, cumin, and green cardamom are used.

Alcohol and Caffeine are both considered impure and are strictly avoided.

Oily and Fried Junk Food, overly greasy or fried food, can disturb digestion, which is discouraged during the fast.

Refined Sugar, many devotees avoid refined sugar and opt for jaggery or honey.

Processed and Packaged Food, chips, biscuits, and other packaged snacks often contain forbidden ingredients.

Table Salt, instead sendha namak, is used for fasting recipes.

Legumes and Pulses, lentils, rajma, and chana are not consumed during fasting.