Aug 9, 2024, 05:35 PM IST

7 Indian cities where non-vegetarian foods are banned

Pravrajya Suruchi

Ahmedabad, Gujarat Ahmedabad, a city celebrated for its rich heritage and vibrant culture, has implemented a ban on meat consumption within its municipal limits. 

Palitana, Gujarat In the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat lies Palitana, the world's first vegetarian city. Here, the consumption of meat, eggs, and fish is strictly prohibited.

Pushkar, Rajasthan Pushkar, situated in the Aravalli hills, is a sacred city and a major Hindu pilgrimage destination. The city enforces stringent restrictions on meat and alcohol consumption.

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Home to the revered Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati adheres strictly to religious customs that prohibit the consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol within the temple premises and surrounding areas. 

Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir The Vaishno Devi shrine, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site in Jammu and Kashmir, enforces a ban on non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption.

Shirdi, Maharashtra Shirdi, famous for the Sai Baba shrine, attracts millions of devotees from around the world. The city strictly prohibits the consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol.

Haridwar, Uttarakhand Haridwar, a sacred city on the banks of the Ganges River, is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The city strictly bans non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports