By Krati Purwar
September 24, 2025
During Navratri, many people refrain from consuming tamasic food items. It is believed that these items can promote negativity. Therefore, they opt for a sattvik diet. Here is a list of tamasic foods you can avoid.
Fish is considered tamasic and can be avoided during Navratri. It is believed to promote lethargy.
The beliefs that apply to a fish dish apply the same to meat. It is believed to make people aggressive and restless.
Alcohol is tamasic because it disrupts a person’s ability to make decisions, good ones at least. It makes people lose control over their tongue and actions.
Onions and garlic can hinder spirituality by dulling the senses. They are pungent and leave a stinky scent behind.
Much like alcohol, tobacco is also a tamasic item. It is believed to promote dullness and darkness because it has toxins.
Depending on how eggs are cooked, they can be categorised as tamasic. They can lead to sleepiness and dullness.