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Ayodhya Sadhus Welcome Ban on Non-Veg Food Near Ram Temple

Spiritual leaders in Ayodhya have welcomed the administration's ban on the delivery of non-vegetarian food items within a 15-kilometer radius of the Ram Temple. They argue the move is necessary to maintain the city's cultural and spiritual dignity for devotees visiting the holy site. The ban follows previous restrictions on the sale of liquor and meat along the Ram Path, though enforcement has reportedly been inconsistent. Authorities have also warned hotels and homestays against serving non-vegetarian food and alcohol to guests.

Key Points: Ayodhya Bans Non-Veg Food Delivery Near Ram Temple

  • Ban on non-veg food delivery near Ram Temple
  • Spiritual leaders welcome the decision
  • Aim to uphold cultural and spiritual dignity
  • Part of broader restrictions on liquor and meat
  • Enforcement of existing rules a challenge
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Holy men in Ayodhya welcome ban on delivery of non-veg food items within 15-km radius of Ram Temple

Ayodhya administration bans non-vegetarian food delivery within 15 km of Ram Temple. Spiritual leaders welcome the move to uphold cultural dignity.

"This is a matter of great satisfaction that the sale and display of non-vegetarian food items has now been banned in Ayodhya. - Deveshacharya Maharaj"

Ayodhya, Jan 10

Sadhus and sants in Ayodhya on Saturday welcomed the ban on delivery of non-veg food items within a 15-km radius of the Ram Temple and said that the move should be enforced stringently.

Another spiritual leader, Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das told IANS, "Devotees who come to the holy city of Lord Ram to do 'darshan (worship)' should not face such difficulties or see such activities. It was happening earlier, which is unfortunate, and a matter of disrespect towards the city of Lord Ram and Lord Ram himself."

Speaking to IANS, Deveshacharya Maharaj said, "This is a matter of great satisfaction that the sale and display of non-vegetarian food items has now been banned in Ayodhya. This has been our demand for many years. Ayodhya is the city of Lord Ram, a city of culture and a centre of spirituality where devotees come from across the world."

He defended the decision, calling it necessary to uphold cultural dignity.

"In such circumstances, it goes against our culture and dignity when non-vegetarian food is served. I welcome this move and hope that it is enforced stringently", he added.

Earlier, the Ayodhya administration on Friday banned the delivery of non-vegetarian food within a 15-km radius of the Ram temple.

Officials said the decision was taken after repeated complaints that online food delivery platforms were supplying non-vegetarian food in areas covered under the Panchkosi Parikrama.

Authorities also said some hotels and homestays in Ayodhya were serving non-vegetarian food and alcohol to guests. These establishments have been given a strict warning to stop such practices.

In May 2025, the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation had decided to ban the sale of liquor and meat along the 14-km Ram Path connecting Ayodhya and Faizabad. However, locals said the liquor ban has not been properly enforced and more than two dozen alcohol outlets are still operating along the route.

- IANS

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Rohit P
I respect the sentiment, but a 15-km radius is very large. What about the local residents who are non-vegetarian? Their personal food choices at home shouldn't be policed. The focus should be on public display and sale near the temple.
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Aman W
Good decision! This is about respecting the cultural and spiritual ethos of the city. Just like you wouldn't eat beef near a mosque or drink alcohol near a Gurudwara, this is basic decency. Jai Shri Ram!
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Sarah B
Visiting from abroad, I find this interesting. Many holy cities worldwide have similar restrictions to preserve their character. Enforcement will be key, as the article says the liquor ban wasn't fully successful.
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Karthik V
The intention is good, but the implementation seems heavy-handed. Banning delivery to private residences? That's overreach. The government should promote vegetarianism through awareness, not force.
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Nisha Z
Fully support this! Ayodhya is being developed as a spiritual capital. Such rules are common in pilgrimage towns across India. It helps maintain the peaceful, sattvik atmosphere for everyone.

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