thehindu.com · DistrictNews · 2026-09-06
Hindutva organisations and religious preachers are appealing for only
Hindutva organisations and religious preachers are appealing for only vegetarian food to be served near pandals. On August 26, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad issued an advisory stating that non-vegetarian food should be kept away from Durga Puja pandals to maintain the sanctity of the religious festival. Chief priest of Bageshwar Dham, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, made a similar appeal on Sunday.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Hindutva organisations and religious preachers are appealing for only vegetarian food to be served near pandals.
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