Fasting times in India

Relevant fasting and festival windows for travelers in India.

Religious practice is described respectfully and factually. Availability of dishes varies by place and year.

Traditions

Chaitra Navratri
Sabudana dishes, fruit, kuttu/singhara flours, thali without onion or garlic in some traditions.
On the menu: Navratri thali / satvik
Sharada Navratri
Fasting snacks, sattvic thalis, fruit chaat, and restaurants advertising Navratri specials.
On the menu: Navratri special / vrat
Jain Paryushana
Strict vegetarian and often vegan-leaning meals; many Jain households avoid root vegetables.
On the menu: Jain meal / no root veg