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Mahashivratri Fasting Rules 2025: Mahashivratri is that time of the year when believers prepare for a high-level spiritual detox—and honestly, some digestive gymnastics as well. Although fasting (vrat) for Lord Shiva is an honoured tradition, it doesn't necessarily mean starving oneself through pangs of hunger or having a food coma the moment you finally break it. So, let's discuss the dos, don'ts, and some sneaky tips to ace your fasting game without feeling like a starving yogi.
Do’s: The Wise Fasting Moves
- Hydrate Like a Pro: Water is your best friend. Coconut water, lemon water, or even milk can keep you going without making you feel like you’re crawling through the desert.
- Go Nuts (Literally): Almonds, cashews, and walnuts are your power boosters. A handful of these will keep your energy up and your tummy happy.
- Root for Root Veggies: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins are fasting-friendly and make for delicious meals. Boil, roast, or make a light curry—just avoid drowning them in oil.
- Keep It Light: Think kuttu (buckwheat) and rajgira (amaranth) instead of heavy grains. These make fantastic rotis and puris that won’t knock you out with post-meal drowsiness.
- Fresh fruits are your BFFs: Bananas, papayas, and pomegranates give you natural sugars to keep you going. Plus, they’re Lord Shiva-approved (probably).
Don’ts: The Fasting Fails
- Don’t Feast Like a King: The whole point of fasting is spiritual discipline, not treating yourself to a five-course vrat thali.
- Say No to Processed Sugar: Mithai (sweets) may tempt you, but they will just spike your sugar levels and leave you feeling sluggish. Go for natural sweeteners like honey or jaggery.
- Avoid Deep-Frying Everything: We get it, fasting snacks like sabudana vada and kuttu puris are delicious. But turning your vrat into a mini deep-fry fest might not sit well with your stomach.
- No Caffeine Overload: A cup of tea or coffee is fine, but guzzling cups of it will dehydrate you. Instead, go for herbal tea or warm milk.
- Skip Overeating at Midnight: Just because the fast is over doesn’t mean you should attack the food like a hungry bhakt. Ease into eating with light food first.
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