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Ahmedabad, renowned for its rich heritage and vibrant culture, prohibits meat consumption within its municipal limits, primarily involving Jain and Hindu communities.
Palitana, Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, is the world's first vegetarian city, prohibiting meat, eggs, and fish consumption, reflecting the Jain principle of ahimsa.
Pushkar, a sacred city in Aravalli hills, is a Hindu pilgrimage destination with strict restrictions on meat and alcohol consumption.
Tirupati, home to the revered Sri Venkateswara Temple, strictly adheres to religious customs, prohibiting non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption within the temple premises and surrounding areas.
Vaishno Devi shrine, a Hindu pilgrimage site in Jammu and Kashmir, prohibits non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption, showcasing the sacred site's sanctity.
Shirdi, renowned for its Sai Baba shrine, attracts millions of global devotees who strictly prohibit non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption, promoting spiritual purity and devotion.
Haridwar, a sacred Hindu city on the Ganges, strictly prohibits non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption as a pilgrimage destination due to religious customs.