Navratras is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. For nine days people worship the divine feminine, cleanse their homes, and most importantly — they fast. But somewhere along the way, the true wisdom behind Navratra fasting has been misunderstood. What was meant to be a scientific seasonal reset for the body has slowly turned into a festival of fried “fasting foods.” Kuttu pooris. Sabudana khichdi dripping in ghee. Fried potatoes. Heavy vrat thalis. This was never the intention of Ayurveda. To understand the real purpose of Navratra fasting, we must first understand when Navratras occur and why. Navratras Occur During Seasonal Transition Navratras fall exactly during Ritu Sandhi — the junction between two seasons. Chaitra Navratri occurs during the transition from winter to summerSharad Navratri occurs during the transition from monsoon to winter According to Ayurveda, seasonal transitions are the most delicate time for the body. During Ritu Sandhi: This is when disease most easily manifests. Nature,… Continue reading The Real Science Behind Fasting – An Eye Opener