Chaitra Navratri 2023: Why Onion And Garlic Are Banned For 9 Days
The auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri began this year from March 22 and the festive spirit can be felt in the air. The 9-day festivity is dedicated to Maa Durga and during this time her nine different avatars are prayed to. The Navratri will culminate on Ram Navami, falling on March 30. With the commencementi of Maa Durga's 9-day festival, certain food items including onion and garlic are shunned away from households. But have you ever wondered why? We tried digging deeper into it this time.
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Navratri special recipe: Learn how to make yummy Jeera Aloo at home
Ingredients
Take 4 to 5 potatoes (depending upon the servings)
Boil the potatoes, peel them, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon cumin seeds (jeera)
