Navratri: Places in Mumbai which serve delicious 'Falahari' food items during Fasting

Navratri, or 'Nine Nights', is one of most sacred periods in Hindi calendar. Dedicated to 'Shakti', festival of Navratri is celebrated with pomp and show across country. In eastern part of country, festival is observed as 'Durga Pujo'. festival hours Maa Durga and her victory over egoistic asura, Mahisasura. It celebrates victory of good over evil. In western part of India, Garba Raas is organized. Everyone - regardless of , , caste, religion - come toger in reverence of goddess, who signifies ultimate 'shakti'. In rth, along with celebrating nine forms of Maa Durga, Ramlila is organised enacting Ramayana - killing of Ravana's ego, thus victory of good over evil.

Many people, especially lies, observe strict fasting during Navratri. y don’t consume any grains and pulses and follow a ‘falahari’ diet or fruit-based diet. While making fasting food at home is fairly easy as one overlooks preparations, getting Navratri foods can be a bit of a hassle while travelling.

Worry t. se days many hotels and restaurants provide meals for those who are fasting. Here are our top picks for falahari items when in Mumbai:

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• SOAM RESTAURANT (Opposite Babulnath Temple)

Kwn for serving its dishes in copper plates, Soam offers an array of delicious meals for those observing a fast. From chaats, to South Indian dishes to even complete meals - Soam has it all covered. It also serves falhari chutneys to go with faraali vas, faraali dal dhokli, faraali dosa etc.

• SWATI (Near Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo)

Located in lively Tardeo area, Swati provides auntic tritional varieties of food. Originated in 1963, restaurant has been going on since - and has visitors from far, just for food. Its second branch is located at Nariman Point.

• PANSHIKAR (Near Girgaum)

Basically a sweet shop, place offers a wide variety of foods which can be reily consumed during Navratri. It has specially curated ‘Farali Mini Meals’ and ‘Fasting Foods’ in ir menu. Located near Girgaum Chowpatty, you can enjoy cool breeze as you munch on food. A small place but it definitely serves delicious food.

• MAHARAJA BHOG

Providing a complete course of food, it is reminiscent of home-cooked meal. Maharaja Bhog offers ultimate platter of dishes in an all-you-can-eat thali system. Serving over 30 varieties of food, it hosts a special thali over period of nine days for auspicious occasion of Navratri. ‘ Upvas Thali’ has dishes like sabudana khichi, fariyali pattice, rajgira puri, shrikhand, dry fruits etc. It is considered one of best fasting thali. Several outlets are available across city.

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se places are great to visit for those who are fasting. y provide filling meals and is also a break from motous home food. Do visit se places this Navaratri. Let us kw your experience in comments below!