It is customary to fast or eat sattvic foods on this day. People also avoid tamasic foods today. Eating other people’s food or outside is also considered to be bad luck. Here’s what you should ...

Avoid eating meat, onions, or garlic as they are considered to be tamasic foods that will not allow one to focus on prayer. It is also advisable not to make any critical financial or personal ...

Note: Parana (breaking the fast) should ideally be done during Pratahkal (early morning) and only after the end of Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi Tithi). Breaking the fast-during ...