Sawan 2024

The Holy month of Sawan is back, in this month people offer prayers to lord Shiva. There are always many questions that revolve around what one should eat and avoid in this month, here is what you should avoid.

1. Meat

One should avoid eating non-vegetarian food like meat and pork during the holy month of Sawan. 

2. EGG

Egg is a poultry product and it is also considered non-vegetarian and that is why it should not be consumed during this month. 

3. Alcohol

Along with Non-veg food, one should also avoid drinking Alcohol and chewing Tobacco during the month of Sawan. 

4. Spicy Food

It is said that spicy food impacts the mind negatively therefore eating species should also be avoided.

5. Eggplant/Brinjal

Eating Eggplant or Brinjal should also be avoided in this month. Eggplant is considered impure hence one should not consume it.

6. Milk

Milk is pure and that's why devotees should avoid consuming it as it is used during Abhisheka. 

7. Onion and Garlic

Onion and Garlic are also said to be avoided during the holy month of Sawan. It is considered that onion and garlic increase body heat and distract the mind from spirituality.

8. Mustard Oil

The use of Mustard Oil should also be avoided in the holy month of Sawan. It is considered pungent and strong and that's why needs to be avoided. 

9. Red Lentils

Masoor Dal aka Red Lentils should also be avoided during this Holy month. 

10. Seasme Oil

Sesame Oil is considered as Tamasic and too heavy which is why it is required to be avoided in Sawan.