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Bengaluru Meat Sale Ban on Mahashivratri: Full Details & Other City Bans

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has prohibited animal slaughter and meat sales for February 15 on the occasion of Mahashivratri, a festival celebrating the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This follows a similar strict ban on non-vegetarian food, including online deliveries, in Ayodhya Dham as announced by Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh. Other cities like Hyderabad and Koraput district in Odisha have also implemented temporary meat sale bans during major festivals and national events. The bans are enforced to respect religious sentiments, with penalties for violations by hotels and delivery platforms.

Key Points: Bengaluru Meat Sale Ban on Mahashivratri - Latest Updates

  • Bengaluru meat ban on Feb 15
  • Religious significance of Mahashivratri
  • Ayodhya's strict non-veg food ban
  • Hyderabad & Odisha similar precedents
  • Online delivery platforms included in prohibition
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Karnataka: Sale of meat prohibited in Bengaluru on occasion of Mahashivratri

Bengaluru bans meat sale on Feb 15 for Mahashivratri. Details on the prohibition, its religious significance, and similar bans in Ayodhya, Hyderabad, and Odisha.

"We are ensuring that in these areas, meat will neither be served nor delivered through online platforms. - Manik Chandra Singh"

Bengaluru, February 12

The Greater Bengaluru Authority on Thursday issued a notification prohibiting animal slaughter and the sale of meat in slaughterhouses under their jurisdiction on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

The ban will only be imposed on February 15 in Bengaluru.

The Maha Shivaratri, also known as the great night of Shiva, is considered auspicious for spiritual growth and signifies the victory over darkness and ignorance. It also marks the divine marriage of Lord Shiva--the lord of destruction--with Goddess Parvati, the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty, also known as Shakti (power).

According to Hindu mythology, on the night of their wedding, Lord Shiva reached Goddess Parvati's house with a diverse group of Hindu gods, goddesses, animals, and demons. The Shiva-Shakti duo is considered the epitome of love, power, and togetherness. The festival marking their sacred union, Maha Shivratri, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India.

Earlier, Ayodhya Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh announced a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham.

The ban includes online deliveries, and authorities will penalise platforms violating the rule.

"However, online delivery was still taking place through various platforms. We are ensuring that in these areas, meat will neither be served nor delivered through online platforms. We will also ensure that delivery platforms tied up with hotels strictly follow the rules, failing which strict action will be taken against them...," added Singh.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation mandated the closure of all meat shops in the area during the Dussehra festival and Gandhi Jayanti.

The Collector and District Magistrate of Koraput District in Odisha also imposed a one-day ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food items during the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I understand the sentiment, this sets a concerning precedent. What about the daily wage workers in meat shops and restaurants who lose a day's income? The government should think about their livelihoods too.
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Aman W
Good move. It's a mark of respect. In a diverse country like ours, we should be sensitive to each other's religious practices. One day without meat is no big deal. Jai Bholenath! 🕉️
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Sarah B
I'm visiting Bengaluru and was unaware of this festival's significance. Thanks for the article explaining Mahashivratri. It's interesting to learn about local traditions, though the ban on online delivery seems very strict.
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Vikram M
The article mentions similar bans in Ayodhya, Hyderabad, and Odisha. Is this becoming a trend? Personal religious observance is one thing, but state-mandated dietary restrictions for everyone feel like overreach.
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Kavya N
As a Bangalorean, this is normal. We have these one-day bans during certain festivals every year. Everyone knows and plans for it. It maintains harmony. The city has enough vegetarian options for that one day!

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