Mahashivratri Fast: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and One Food Item to Strictly Skip!

• Mahashivratri fast, observed on February 15, 2026, is a religious ritual for body purification.
• Avoid 'bhagar' (barnyard millet) due to potential food poisoning from improper storage and mold; opt for fruit-based alternatives.
• Consume sattvic foods like apples, bananas, oranges, pomegranates, papayas, milk, curd, makhana kheer, paneer, and khoya.
• Strictly avoid grains (wheat, rice, besan, refined flour), onion, garlic, regular salt, meat, alcohol, and intoxicating substances.
• Use rock salt (Sendha Namak) instead of regular salt and limit excessive fried foods during fasting.