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Varalakshmi Puja 2019: What To Eat While You Are On Vrata (Fasting)
Varamahalakshmi puja is one of the most important and popular celebrations in South India.This puja is especially dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and is performed by married women. This year, the auspicious day falls on Friday, 9th August.
It is believed that the puja is performed for peace, welfare and happiness of their family and also for the health and longer life of husbands.
Also Read: Puja Items For Varamahalakshmi
During the day of Varamahalakshmi puja married women observe vratha or fast till the time the puja is completed. It is observed on Friday, before the full moon of the Shravan month.
So how does the puja day begins?
Married women wake up early in the morning more precisely known as the Brahma Muhurta and take bath to cleanse their body before the puja and hygeine is given top priority in this festival.
Also Read: How To Prepare Home For Varamahalakshmi
While they fast, which lasts for over half a day, they also need to do a lot of work as well, like cleaning up the pooja room, entire house, making rangoli and preparing various types of sweets for the puja. This require a lot of stamina and energy.
Here are these few items which women can have while fasting to build up their stamina and get the energy as they keep their fast. Take a look!
Banana:
Banana
is
one
fruit
which
is
found
very
helpful
in
building
up
the
stamina.
Rich
in
potassium,
banana
also
contains
natural
glucose
which
helps
to
boost
energy
levels.
It
can
be
taken
in
the
form
of
fruits
or
juice.
Having
one
banana
not
just
helps
to
build
up
the
energy
to
carry
the
work
load
but
will
also
provide
you
a
feeling
of
fullness.
Milk:
A
rich
source
of
vitamins,
calcium,
magnesium,
milk
is
one
of
the
best
nutrient
source,
while
you
are
fasting.
It
is
also
considered
pure
and
are
used
to
provide
bath
to
gods
and
goddesses
as
well.
Having
a
cup
of
milk
will
help
in
providing
energy
to
carry
on
the
fast
as
well
as
the
work
one
needs
to
do
during
the
puja
day.
Fruit
Juices:
Fresh
fruit
juices
are
one
of
the
best
source
of
nutrients
providing
you
with
energy
as
you
keep
the
fast.
You
can
prepare
the
juices
with
fruits
like
papaya,
watermelon,
orange,
pomegranate
and
lots
of
other
fruits.It
is
not
only
energizing
but
also
healthy.
Nuts:
Nuts,
especially,
almonds
and
raisins
helps
in
providing
energy
as
you
fast.Almonds
are
one
of
the
best
nuts
which
is
rich
in
vitamin
E
and
magnesium
and
helps
in
providing
energy.
Soak
about
3-4
almonds
and
about
4-5
raisins
in
water
overnight
and
have
this
in
the
morning.
This
helps
in
providing
lots
of
energy
to
carry
on
the
work
during
the
day
of
puja
as
you
fast.
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