Adiyen is a Telugu Brahmin. Only recently have started traveling on the path of Bhagavad Ramanujacharya sampradayam. Adiyen desires to live as a Srivaishnava. To the best of adiyen’s abilities, follow Sirvaishnava Ahara Niyamam (dietary stipulations followed by Srivaishnavas). But in the days to come, have to undertake frequent travel to other countries. Vegetarian food is available in those countries, but do not know whether vegetarian food does not include prohibited substances such as onions and garlic. Kindly advise what to do in such instances.

While traveling to foreign countries, when we come to know that food fit for our consumption is not available, as far as possible, it is better to cook food on our own. Self-cooking enables us to avoid those food items that are prohibited. If it is not possible, it seems food items that do not contain onions and garlic are available. Paying attention to the ingredients, one can try to partake those that do not contain prohibited food substances. To reiterate, it is better to prepare one’s food, wherever one may be. Only then can we follow the requirements of Ahara Niyamam.