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Navratri 2026: Why Do Devotees Avoid Onion And Garlic? Understanding The Religious And Dietary Reasons

Navratri 2026: Why Do Devotees Avoid Onion And Garlic? Understanding The Religious And Dietary Reasons
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In India, people are celebrating Shardiya Navratri from Sunday, October 11, 2026, with regional fervour. The nine-day festival is dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. During this time, people refrain from non-vegetarian food, alcohol, smoking, negative things and indulging in bad activit...

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