India, Oct. 13 -- The festivals of Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrated with fervour every year by Indians. From pandal hopping to going garba dancing and wearing colourful, traditional clothes, the celebrations involve nine nights of energy, music and togetherness. However, behind all that fun, the body is working hard, too. Dancing for hours and walking in crowded places can cause heavy sweating and fluid loss, which can lead to health complications.

To understand how you can protect yourself from dehydration and other health issues during Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, HT Lifestyle spoke with Dr Adit Zota, consultant pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Sterling Hospital, Gandhidham.

According to Dr Aditi, if fluids...