Magh Month Diet: Why Some Avoid Radish, Garlic, Onion – Pandit Explains
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News18•13-01-2026, 19:18
Magh Month Diet: Why Some Avoid Radish, Garlic, Onion – Pandit Explains
- •The month of Magh is considered sacred in Hinduism, emphasizing worship, charity, bathing, and spiritual practices.
- •While scriptures don't directly prohibit radish, some beliefs consider it a 'stimulating substance,' leading to avoidance during Magh.
- •Pandit Uma Chandra Mishra Ji notes radish can cause gas and stomach upset, another reason some families avoid it.
- •Similar to garlic and onion being tamasic, radish is also avoided by some during this holy period for sattvic living.
- •Magh focuses on keeping mind and body pure; sattvic foods like green vegetables, lentils, milk, and fruits are preferred.
Why It Matters: During Magh, some avoid radish, garlic, and onion due to beliefs about purity and digestive comfort, favoring sattvic foods.
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