Exploring The 7 Indian Cities Where Non-Veg Is Completely Banned

In certain cities, religious beliefs and cultural traditions have led to tight dietary restrictions, especially for non-vegetarian food. 

 Here’s are the 7 cities - 

Following a campaign led by Jain monks, this city became the first in the world to ban the sale or consuming of non-vegetarian food in 2014. The holy Shatrunjaya Hills, a major Jains pilgrimage place, is this holy city in Gujarat. 

 

It is strictly prohibited to consume or sell non-vegetarian food here since it is the birthplace of Lord Ram. To honour the place's significance, the locals think that leading a vegetarian lifestyle is appropriate. 

 

Known as the Yoga Capital of the World,  this city is well-known for its strict vegetarian dietary laws in addition to its yoga and meditation centres. People follow a sattvic diet here. 

 

It is a popular Hindu holy location. Due to its connection to religious purity and its closeness to the holy Ganges, it is strictly forbidden to sell or consume non-vegetarian food there. 

 

Since this city is connected to Lord Krishna, it is forbidden to eat or sell non-vegetarian food there. The city is full with temples and ashrams which promote a sattvic diet, and devotees of Krishna practise a strict vegetarian lifestyle. 

 

This town has a strong spiritual foundation and is known for its yearly Camel Fair and the Brahma Temple. The village is kept holy by strictly prohibiting the consumption or sale of any kind of non-vegetarian food. 

 

Renowned for its rich vegetarian culture due to its big Jain and Hindu populations, non veg food is restricted in some city areas, particularly near temples and places of worship, but not completely prohibited.