Why Are Garlic And Onion Banned During Worship And Fasting Despite Being Vegetarian? | Astrology News
Last Updated:August 30, 2025, 15:26 IST Garlic and onion are avoided during Hindu fasting and worship as they are ‘tamasic’ or ‘rajasic’, believed to disturb the mind and disrupt spiritual focus and purity. Since fasting and worship aim to purify the mind and bring one closer to God, however, consuming ‘tamasic’ food could cause the…
