New Delhi: Maha Shivaratri, the main festival of Lord Shiva, is to be celebrated on February 18 this year.
It is said that all the wishes sought from Lord Shiva on Mahashivaratri are fulfilled. By worshiping Mahadev, complete happiness can be achieved in life.
During the fast of Mahashivaratri, devotees are completely forbidden to eat any kind of grain, thirst, garlic, fish, meat, eggs etc. Also, devotees can neither drink nor smoke. Here we are going to tell you about five such food items, which will not make you feel weak during fasting and energy levels will also remain.
What to eat during fasting?
1. Fruit
Fruits have been given special importance in many fasts. By consuming fruits, the energy of the devotees remains intact during the fast and they do not even feel weak. Eating fruits also supplies essential nutrients to the body. Fruits not only work to increase energy, but also provide many benefits to health. You can eat apples, pomegranates, seasonal, oranges and bananas during the fast. By eating them, your body will remain hydrated and the stomach will not feel empty.
2. Healthy Juice
Devotees fasting on Mahashivaratri can also consume juice made from fruits. By drinking juice, they will not feel weak and will also have enthusiasm for worship. Juice will also give you energy, which will keep you energetic. Juices will also play an important role in keeping you hydrated. During fasting, you can drink coconut water or fruit juice.
3. Buckwheat flour
As during the fast of Mahashivaratri, eating grains is strictly prohibited. However, you can consume buckwheat flour. You can eat a fasting potato vegetable with a pudi or dumpling made from buckwheat flour.
4. Vegetables
Vegetables are considered pure foods. This is the reason why it is a suitable diet for devotees during fasting. You can include potatoes as well as pumpkin and Arabic vegetables in your fasting food. Use rock salt while making these vegetables.
5. Dry fruits
During the fast of Mahashivaratri, it is important for you to eat food that keeps your stomach full for a long time and you do not feel weak nor do you have to face lack of energy. Dry fruits can help you avoid this situation. These will not only keep your stomach full, but will also provide energy.