Today, i.e. 11th July, the holy month of Sawan has begun. This month is considered to be the most special for the worship of Lord Shiva , in which Shiva devotees worship Mahadev with a true heart. The month of Sawan is very special for pleasing Lord Shiva and meditating. In the month of Sawan, not only worship, but the weather also feels pleasant and peaceful. Both men and women worship Mahadev. Lord Shiva is worshipped and fasting is observed from the first Monday of Sawan. During the fast, some people remain without water, while some people take a balanced diet.

During the fast, you need to pay special attention to your diet so that your energy remains intact during the fast. Eating grains and salt is prohibited in the month of Saavan, instead people prefer to eat rock salt. Today we are telling you about the things you should eat during the fast, which will be beneficial for you.

Consume these things during fasting

You can consume many things during the Sawan Somvar fast which are full of energy…

Yogurt or seasonal fruit

If you are going to fast for the first time, then you can include curd or seasonal fruits in your diet. By consuming curd in this diet, our stomach feels cool. On the other hand, by consuming seasonal fruits, we get energy in the body as well as keep the body hydrated.

Sabudana Khichdi

Often people like to eat Sabudana Khichdi during fasting. It is a light meal taken during fasting. It is rich in carbohydrates which keeps the body boosted with energy. It also tastes better.

Water Chestnut Flour

You can include water chestnut flour in your diet during fasting. Water chestnut is a special food eaten during fasting. Eating this water chestnut halwa provides iron and minerals in abundance to the body. Along with this, you can also make makhana or sago kheer, potato halwa.

Fruit Chaat

If you are fasting in the month of Saavan, instead of eating fruits in the normal way, you can also eat them by making fruit chaat. This will keep you energized. Also, your body will get the necessary nutrition.

Sweet Potato Chaat

You can eat this dish as a sweet dish during fasting. This chaat is full of nutrients which provide nutrition to the body. Eating these things keeps the body energized.

Buckwheat flour

You can also include buckwheat flour in your diet during the fast. You can eat buckwheat flour puris with potato or gourd vegetable and also eat raita for better digestion.

Avoid consuming these things

Let me tell you, you can avoid eating certain things in your diet…

• Avoid eating too much fried food.


• Drink plenty of water.


• Do not overeat.


• Also take healthy drinks.