Sawan Month 2026: What to eat and what not to eat in Sawan? Know all the rules before the month starts

Sawan Food Rules: Sawan is the fifth month of the Hindi calendar. This month has been dedicated to Shiva devotion. In the month of Sawan, there is a huge crowd of devotees in Shiva temples across the country. Devotees worship their deity and perform Jalabhishek. The special importance of Jalabhishek in Sawan has been mentioned in the scriptures. This is the reason that in Sawan, Shiva devotees bring water from holy rivers in Kanwar and offer it to Mahadev. There is a religious belief that by performing Jalabhishek in this month, one gets special blessings of Mahadev.

According to Drik Panchang, this year the month of Saavan is starting from 30th July, which will end with Saavan Purnima on 28th August. Along with devotion to Shiva, special rules of living and eating and drinking are followed in Sawan. These rules are explained in detail in the scriptures. In Saavan, one should try to keep his daily routine simple, virtuous and pure. In such a situation, let us know what to eat and what not to eat in Saavan.

You can eat these things during fast in Saavan

In the month of Sawan, during Mondays or other fasts, eat such food, which maintains energy in the body. Eat fresh fruits during the fast in this month. Fresh fruits cool the body and also maintain energy. Eat light and tasty Rajgira Paratha with curd or chutney. You can eat sago, makhana, arrowroot, buckwheat puri or halwa. Milk, curd, buttermilk, cheese, ghee etc. can be consumed in Saavan.

Almonds, cashews, raisins, dates etc. can be eaten in Saavan. Drinking coconut water is very beneficial in this month. Vegetables like sweet potato, gourd, potato and taro can be eaten. Rock salt, black pepper and green coriander can be eaten during fasting or at other times.

Do not eat these things during fasting

During the fast of Sawan, one should not consume rice, wheat, pulses or grains even by mistake. Consumption of onion, garlic, radish etc. is also prohibited during the fast. It is very good if you do not consume onion and garlic for the whole month. Do not consume turmeric, asafoetida and red chilli in this month. Do not eat normal salt during fast. Maintain complete distance from non-vegetarian food and alcohol during this month.

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