Why are onion and garlic tamasic- #1 Top Secrets of Hinduism
Why are onion and garlic tamasic? In Hindu mythology, onions and garlic are considered tamasic because they originate from a cosmic event where drops of saliva and blood from the demon Rahu after being decapitated by Vishnu, fell to Earth. These drops transformed into garlic and onions, imbuing them with both health benefits and tamasic qualities.