7 Indian Cities Where Non-Vegetarian Food Is Banned
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28 Jan 2025
India is a deeply religious place where vegetarianism is closely associated with spirituality. Hindus and Jains among others are the biggest practitioners of vegetarianism.
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Here are 7 Indian cities where non-vegetarian food is banned.
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Haridwar, Uttarakhand Owing to its religious signifiance among Hindus, a strict ban has been imposed on the sale and consumption of meat, fish, and eggs in Haridwar.
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Akin to Haridwar, non-vegetarian food is completely banned in Rishikesh -- another popular Hindu site.
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Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh The holy city is the birthplace of Lord Ram. Non-veg food is banned in certain areas. During Navratri and other festivals, it is banned completely.
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Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh The holy city and its deep connection to Lord Krishna means sale and consumption of non-veg food in the area is prohibited.
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Palitana, Gujarat Situated in the Bhavnagar district of India's western state, Palitana is the world's first city to not only ban sale and consumption of non-veg food but also make it illegal.
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Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Renowned for Sri Venkateswara Temple, consumption and sale of meat in temple premises and surrounding area is prohibited.
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Pushkar, Rajasthan Non-vegetarian food is not allowed in Pushkar owing to its status as a holy Hindu pilgrimage site.