Regular Salt To Grains: Foods To Avoid While Fasting For Saawan

1/7: During fasting, regular table salt is replaced with rock salt (sendha namak), as regular salt may contain additives that are not suitable for fasting. / Image: Unsplash

2/7: During Saawan, some grains and cereals to avoid include wheat, barley, gram, lentils, rice, and urad dal. These restrictions may vary depending on individual beliefs and regional customs. / Image: istock

3/7: During Saawan, non-vegetarian foods to avoid include meat, fish, seafood, eggs, poultry, and animal by-products. Additionally, some people may also avoid mushrooms, foods with animal rennet, dish. / Image: X

4/7: Avoid foods containing onion and garlic, including cooked dishes, processed foods, pickles, sauces, and fried snacks. These ingredients are believed to stimulate the senses. / Image: Freepik

5/7: Alcohol consumption is strictly avoided during Saawan as it's considered a tamasic substance that clouds the mind and hinders spiritual growth. Abstaining from alcohol promotes a clearer mind. / Image: Freepik

6/7: Junk food is avoided during Saawan due to its tamasic properties, which can lead to physical and mental lethargy, hindering spiritual progress. Opting for nutritious and sattvic foods instead. / Image: Unsplash

7/7: Some lentils like masoor, moong, arhar, chana, and urad dal are avoided due to their tamasic properties. However, restrictions may vary depending on individual beliefs. / Image: Pexels