Aug 19, 2024, 12:07 PM IST
India has reportedly 40 percent of vegetarian population.
Here are 7 Indian cities where the consumption of non-veg foods restricted or banned due to cultural or religious reasons:
Palitana, Gujarat: It is considered the world's first city to ban the sale and consumption of non-vegetarian food.
Varanasi: A sacred city for Hindus, where many people follow vegetarianism as a part of their religious beliefs.
Haridwar: Another holy city for Hindus, where the consumption of non-veg food is limited to respect the religious sentiments of the people.
Ayodhya: It is the birth place of Lord Ram and eating non-veg food is restricted here to honour the city's religious importance.
Rishikesh: Known for its spiritual significance, Rishikesh encourages vegetarianism, and non-veg food consumption is limited.
Vrindavan: A sacred place in Hinduism, where many residents and visitors follow a strict vegetarian diet.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports