Navratri 2026: Avoid non-veg food, onion- garlic, no cutting hair or nails; do's and don'ts to follow

Navratri is a time for devotion to Goddess Durga, prayer, self-discipline and reflection. While avoiding non-vegetarian food, onion and garlic, and certain other activities is customary for many devotees, the specific rules differ across communities and households.
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- nisha rao
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 11:22 pm IST
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