New Delhi: Shiva devotees across the world will be celebrating the holy festival of Mahashivratri! For all those fasting during Mahashivratri, here are some foods you can have while observing your fast. This festival commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This year, Mahashivratri falls on 26th February, an important day for devotees around the globe.
Devotees observe different types of fasts on Mahashivratri to demonstrate their devotion to Lord Shiva. There are three main types of fasts: Nirjala fast, Phalahar fast, and Partial fast. Devotees can choose the type of fast they wish to observe based on their health and spiritual inclination.
For those observing a fast this Mahashivratri, here are some foods you can eat without breaking it!
Foods to Eat During a Mahashivratri Fast
Here is a list of food items you can consume without breaking your Mahashivratri fast!
1. Potato
For all Shiva devotees observing a fast on Mahashivratri, you can enjoy various potato dishes as long as they contain no onion, garlic, ginger, or turmeric. Aloo tikki, aloo pakora, aloo khichdi, sweet potato chaat, and aloo ka halwa are some of the dishes you can prepare. You can add sendha namak (rock salt) to make your vrat-friendly potato dishes flavourful.
2. Milk-Based Beverages and Desserts
During Mahashivratri, milk and milk-based beverages are popular choices among devotees. You can prepare thandai, badaam doodh (almond milk), makhane ki kheer, and sabudana kheer while fasting for Mahashivratri.
3. Non-Cereal Dishes
Try non-cereal dishes made with sabudana (tapioca pearls), buckwheat, or ragi during your Mahashivratri vrat. You can also prepare dishes like sabudana khichdi, sabudana pakora, sabudana vada, and kuttu singhare ki puri.
4. Fruits and Dry Fruits
For those observing a Phalahar fast, fruits and dry fruits are excellent choices. To maintain this fast, enjoy chaats, fruit salads, and fruit milkshakes to keep your energy levels up. Besides fresh fruits, you can also have dry fruits such as almonds, walnuts, dates, cashews, raisins, and dried apricots during your vrat.
5. Pakoras and Vadas
For a midday snack during Mahashivratri, those fasting can prepare delicious, crispy pakoras and vadas! Try making aloo pakora, raw banana vadas, and singhada flour pakoras. Ensure that you use only fasting-friendly spices while preparing these dishes.
Enjoy these vrat-friendly foods during your Mahashivratri fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva!
Observing a Mahashivratri fast? Here’s a list of vrat-friendly foods—potatoes, fruits, sabudana dishes, and more—to keep you nourished without breaking your fast. Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
