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In India people often follow dietary practices based on their religious belief: | In India people often follow dietary practices based on their religious belief: | ||
* Some [[Hinduism in India|Hindu]] communities consider beef taboo since they believed that Hindu scriptures condemn cow slaughter. Cow slaughter has been banned in many states of India. However, these restrictions are not followed in the North-Eastern states, West Bengal and Kerala. | * Some [[Hinduism in India|Hindu]] communities consider beef taboo since they believed that Hindu scriptures condemn cow slaughter. Cow slaughter has been banned in many states of India. However, these restrictions are not followed in the North-Eastern states, West Bengal and Kerala. | ||
* [[Vaishnavism]] followers generally are strict lacto-vegetarians due to an emphasis on [[Ahimsa]]. They also do not consume garlic and onions. | * [[Vaishnavism]] followers generally are strict lacto-vegetarians due to an emphasis on [[Ahimsa]]. They also do not consume garlic and onions. | ||
* [[Jainism in India|Jains]] follow a strict form of lacto-vegetarianism, known as [[Jain vegetarianism]], which in addition to being completely lacto-vegetarian, also excludes all root vegetables such as carrots and potatoes because when the root is pulled up, organisms that live around the root also die. | * [[Jainism in India|Jains]] follow a strict form of lacto-vegetarianism, known as [[Jain vegetarianism]], which in addition to being completely lacto-vegetarian, also excludes all root vegetables such as carrots and potatoes because when the root is pulled up, organisms that live around the root also die. | ||
* [[Islam in India|Muslims]] do not eat pork or pork products. | * [[Islam in India|Muslims]] do not eat pork or pork products. | ||