Seasonal
Festival Food Guides
Complete NONG food guides for every major Indian festival and fasting period.
Aug–Sep
8–10 days
Paryushan
The most sacred Jain festival. Strictest NONG diet — often no root vegetables either.
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Mar–Apr & Oct
9 days
Navratri
Nine nights of worship. Specific fasting foods — no grains, only certain flours.
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Jul–Aug
Full month
Shravan Month
Sacred Hindu month. Many follow NONG diet throughout.
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Oct–Nov
5 days
Diwali
Festival of lights. Sweets and snacks are central — most traditional ones are NONG.
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Twice monthly
1 day
Ekadashi
Bi-monthly fasting day observed by Vaishnavs. Grain-free, often NONG.
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Mar–Apr
1 day
Mahavir Jayanti
Birthday of Lord Mahavira. Strict Jain diet observed.
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