Food Restrictions in India

By MindStick

Pork: In predominantly Muslim areas, pork is avoided as it is prohibited by Islamic dietary laws.

Alcohol: Some states like Gujarat, Bihar, and Nagaland have partial or complete bans on alcohol due to cultural and legal reasons.

Eggs and Meat: Many Hindus, Jains, and certain other communities follow vegetarian diets, avoiding eggs and meat.

Onion and Garlic: Jains and some Hindu sects avoid onion and garlic, believing they disturb spiritual and bodily harmony.

Fish: In regions with strong Hindu or Jain influences, fish might be avoided, especially on certain religious occasions or by specific communities.

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