Why Bengalis Eat Non-Veg During Navratri: The Sacred Connection to Maa Durga’s Homecoming
Across much of India, Navratri is marked by fasting and abstinence. But in Bengal, kitchens overflow with kosha mangsho, hilsa fish, biryani, and fragrant curries. This stark contrast is not rebellion—it is devotion expressed differently. In Bengal, Navratri overlaps with Durga Puja, a festival rooted in Shakta tradition that celebrates Maa Durga’s annual return to […]