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Sawan 2025: The month of Sawan holds special significance in Hinduism. This month is equal to Lord Shiva. In this whole month, Lord Shiva is worshiped and he is pleased. There is also a tradition of fasting every Monday in Sawan. It is believed that worshiping Shiva on Monday of Sawan brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. This is the reason that not only women, men also keep this fast with reverence.

During the fast, many people impose many restrictions about food and drink, due to which many people start feeling weakness, fatigue, dizziness and lack of energy in the body, especially when the fast is throughout the day and nothing has been eaten throughout the day. In such a situation, it is important that some special things should be taken care of while fasting, so that the body is also healthy and the fast is also successfully completed. So let's know from experts in this article what to eat during the fast and what not.

What to eat during the fast?

Priya Paliwal, Chief Dietician of Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, says that it is necessary to take the right diet for the body to remain in the body while keeping the fast of Monday of Sawan. Eat light and nutritious food during the fast which includes fruits, dry fruits, makhana, and milk. These things give energy to the body and the hunger does not seem quickly. In the fast, consume dried fruits like almonds and raisins, these are good sources of energy. Apart from this, it is also beneficial to rest during the fast and do yoga or light exercise so that the body remains fit and energetic. It is also better to consume whole fruits or light fruits instead of whole grains.

What things should be avoided in the fast?

According to the expert, some things should be avoided during the fast. For example, do not take fried and heavy food during fasting because they can cause problems in digestion. Drink as much water as possible and keep the body hydrated so that you do not feel tired. Apart from this, keep the amount of salt and spices limited during the fast, this keeps the water perception of the body correct. Keeping these in mind, celebrate the Monday fast of Sawan in a healthy way.

Keep these things in mind

The fast of Sawan is not just the name of keeping the body hungry, but it is also a medium to cleanse mind, word and deeds. Therefore, it is important that at the time of fasting, we should pay attention to our food and drink as well as behavior and thinking. First of all, try to keep the mind calm and stay away from anger, irritation or negative thinking. The real purpose of the fast is to mind in self-restraint and devotion. Therefore, chant the name of Lord Shiva throughout the day, recite Shiva Chalisa or Mantras and as far as possible, put your mind in good thoughts. Take special care of cleanliness, take clean clothes every day and wear clean clothes and purify both body and mind before worship.