Navratri: A Guide to Fasting, Food, and Tradition

Navratri is a big Indian festival that lasts nine days.

People celebrate by praying to a goddess, eating special foods, and sometimes fasting.

Fasting means not eating certain foods, like onions, garlic, or grains.

Instead, people eat foods like buckwheat, makhana, and fruits.

It's a time to focus on being healthy, both in body and mind.

People meditate, avoid stress, and enjoy activities like yoga and dancing.

The festival also highlights community and tradition, with temples being decorated and various festive foods being prepared.