Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:53pm on 23 Sep 2025,Tuesday Lifestyle
During Navratri, most of India observes fasting, avoiding meat, onion, and garlic. In Bengal, however, people enjoy fish, mutton, and chicken. This tradition reflects the lead-up to Durga Puja, the state’s biggest festival, where feasting is part of devotion. Bengali cuisine, shaped by rivers and fertile land, makes fish and meat staples. Temple rituals also include non-vegetarian offerings. Typical Navratri dishes at home include kosha mangsho, ilish machh, chicken curry, and mutton biryani, while vegetarian bhog is served at pandals. For Bengalis, Navratri is about joy, family bonding, and celebration, showing how regional culture shapes festival practices. (PC: NDTV)
