Navratri fast 2026: Can you drink tea or coffee? What traditional vrat rules say

Can you drink tea and coffee during Navratri fast? Here’s what to know about chai, coffee, caffeine and different vrat traditions before Navratri 2026.

Tea and coffee are permitted during many Navratri fasts, allowing devotees to continue drinking their morning chai or coffee while observing vrat. However, those observing a stricter vrat may avoid caffeine as part of their religious discipline. There is no universal Hindu fasting rule that permits tea but automatically prohibits coffee.

Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11. Before starting the nine-day fast, devotees should understand which food and drink restrictions apply to their observance, particularly if they rely on their morning cup of chai or coffee.

Is Tea Allowed During Navratri Vrat?

Tea is commonly allowed during Navratri fasting when the chosen vrat permits beverages. Many devotees drink regular milk tea or black tea without considering it a violation of their fast.

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