Category: Fasting rules

According to Greek Orthodox tradition, shellfish like shrimp are permitted on Clean Monday, which marks the first day of Great Lent. This day is a transition from carnival feasting to a period of spiritual and bodily purification.

Over 70% of Navratri devotees observe a fast that avoids regular grains like rice. However, this leads many to question: can we eat rice khichdi in Navratri? The answer lies in the distinction between regular rice and a specific fasting-approved grain known as 'samak rice' or barnyard millet.