During special holy festivals, such as Navaratri and Shivaratri, devotees at the Devi Mandir fast. This article explains different ways to fast, or otherwise limit our intake of food.

We advise that, if you choose to fast, do so to the limits of your capability and desires. And, as always, one should take one’s health into consideration and check with a physician if appropriate.

Here are some different ways to fast or otherwise limit our intake of food:

• Abstaining from rice and other grains
• Limiting your intake to dairy products and fruits
• Eating only fruits
• Drinking only water