The holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar is here. Popularly known as ‘Kartik’, the month, also known as Damodar Maas, is described in the scriptures as the best among months for performing austerities. This year it starts on Wednesday, 23 October and ends on Thursday, 21 November. While many devotional activities are performed during this holy month, food experts feel that this period also calls for change in food habits to stay fit and healthy as suggested in holy scriptures. This piece of information explores the dos and don’ts that you need to keep in mind to stay well as the season changes giving way to winter months.

The holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar is here. Popularly known as ‘Kartik’, the month, also known as Damodar Maas, is described in the scriptures as the best among months for performing austerities. This year it starts on Wednesday, 23 October and ends on Thursday, 21 November. While many devotional activities are performed during this holy month, food experts feel that this period also calls for change in food habits to stay fit and healthy as suggested in holy scriptures. This piece of information explores the dos and don’ts that you need to keep in mind to stay well as the season changes giving way to winter months.