Durga Puja means seeing Tagore, chatting and eating at the temple. From the morning of Shasthi to the abandonment of Dasami, every day of the festival is associated with Bengali rasanasati. However, according to prevailing religious beliefs and customs, there is also a custom of avoiding certain foods during the five days of Puja. Which food will be left off the Bengali plate (Durga Puja 2026)? find out
Sixth: Neem leaves
According to popular belief, neem leaves should not be eaten on Shashti of Durga Puja. In religious interpretations, eating neem leaves on this day is associated with the idea of unmangal or inauspicious fruit for children.
Saptami: Rhythm
It is said to abstain from eating dates on the day of Saptami. According to popular belief, eating taal on this day is believed to cause harm to the body.
Ashtami: Coconut
Mahashtami is one of the most important days of Durga Puja. Eating coconut on this day is considered inauspicious. According to religious interpretation, eating coconut on Ashtami destroys intelligence or judgment.
Nine: Gourd
It is customary to avoid eating gourd on Navami day. Many people also think that eating gourd on this day is a serious sin! However, this ban is morally based. Gourd is a nutritious vegetable and there is no scientific evidence that eating it on certain days is inauspicious.
Tenth: Kalmi Shaak
Goddess Durga departs on Vijaya Dashami. On this day, there is a rule of not eating Kalmi vegetables. According to religious interpretation, eating Kalmi vegetables on this day is tantamount to the sin of beef.
According to some sources there is also mention of ban on eating Patal on Tritiya, Root on Chaturthi, Bel on Panchami and Shim on Ekadashi. That is, the concept of avoiding certain foods on specific tithi is not limited to the five days of Durga Puja. Dietary restrictions vary by region, family and puja customs.
Durga Puja is basically a festival of devotion, joy and union. So whether or not to follow these dietary restrictions depends on personal belief. Along with respecting religious beliefs, it is important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet without undue fear of food.