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Janmashtami 2024: 7 Food Items To Eat While Fasting

Janmastami 2024: During the fast, opt for light and nutritious foods that align with traditional fasting practises.

Janmashtami 2024: Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most important festival for Hindus, and this year it will be celebrated on August 26. On this day, devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Krishna with great devotion. Some peple observe fast without water, some choose to observe water fast and some opt for fast with fruits and himalyan rock salt.

During that fasting, choose light and easily digestible foods that comply with traditional practises. Opt for fresh fruits, cooked vegetables, sabudana (tapioca pearls), and flours like singhara (water chestnut) and kuttu (buckwheat). Include nuts, yogurt, and milk to maintain energy and nourishment. These foods help sustain you while adhering to fasting customs.

1. Fruits:

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(Image Source: Pinterest/ indianveggiedelight)

Eating fruits while fasting is a great way to stay energised and hydrated. Fruits like bananas, apples, and pomegranates provide essential vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars, helping you maintain vitality and fullfill dietary restrictions during the fast.

2. Vegetables:

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(Image Source: Pinterest/ Zestfulkitchen)

Consuming cooked or raw vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and spinach during Janmashtami fasting helps keep you refreshed and nourished. These vegetables provide essential nutrients, fibre, and hydration while adhering to fasting guidelines.

3. Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls):

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(Image Source: Pinterest/ thewhiskaddict21)

Prepare dishes like sabudana khichdi or sabudana vada. These meals are nutritious, filling, and adhere to fasting traditions, offering a flavourful and satisfying way to stay energised while observing dietary restrictions.

4. Singhara Atta (Waterchestnut Flour):

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(Image Source: Pinterest/ dassanasvegrecipes)

Use Singhara Atta (water chestnut flour) to prepare dishes like puris, pancakes, or halwa. These options are nutritious and satisfying, perfectly fitting within fasting guidelines while providing energy and adhering to dietary restrictions.

5. Kuttu Atta (Buckwheat Flour):

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(Image Source: Pinterest/ kapnosdiningclub)

Incorporate Kuttu (buckwheat flour) to make Kuttu ki Puri, Kuttu ki Khichdi, pancakes or pudding. These dishes are nutritious and satisfying, adhering to fasting rules while supplying essential energy and maintaining your dietary needs throughout the day.

6. Nuts And Seeds:

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(Image Source: Pinterest/ taste_of_home)

Nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds make for ideal snacks. They provide a quick source of energy and essential nutrients, aligning with fasting guidelines while keeping you nourished and satisfied throughout the day.

7. Yogurt:

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(Image Source: Pinterest/ minimalistbaker)


Yogurt is an excellent choice for Janmashtami fasting, offering a refreshing and light option. It can be consumed plain or incorporated into dishes like raita, delivering a cooling effect while providing essential nutrients and aiding in digestion during the fast.

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