Around 80 percent of the total hindus are vegetarians. in some parts of India this number goes very higher or lower. This trend has been declining as more and more hindus Are abandoning their strict religious views and accepting globalisation of religion.
Approximately 79% of India's population is composed of Hindus.
It is estimated that there are around 375 million vegetarians worldwide. This number includes both strict vegetarians who avoid all animal products, as well as semi-vegetarians who may consume some animal products, such as eggs or dairy.
India has the most number of vegetarians. According to various sources (including Food and Agricultural Organization, UNO and United States Department of Agriculture, USA), about 30% (average of estimates) of Indian population is vegetarian. That means as of 2010 more than 300 million Indians are vegetarians. Indian vegetarians are rarely vegans and mostly lacto vegetarians (that is, vegetarians who consume milk, but not meat or eggs). There are substantial lacto ovo vegetarians (that is, who consume milk and eggs, but not meat), too.
There are approximately 1.3 million Hindus in Britain, making up a significant minority religious group in the country.
India is home to the majority of Hindus today, with approximately 79% of the global Hindu population residing in the country.
Hindus are vegetarians.
Hindus are normally vegetarians.
not all Hindus are vegetarians they just can't eat beef. Chicken, pork, duck is ok to eat.
Yes, There are some Hindus who do eat meat but for most part Hindus are vegetarians
In present India, there are two types of Hindus. One type is pure vegetarians who worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Durga etc. The other type are non vegetarians. They too worship the same gods.
Some Hindus are vegetarians and do not eat burgers that have meat in it. Some are non-vegetarians and eat burgers that have meat. And some Hindus are so orthodox that they don't even eat bakery items and food that is prepared outside their home or temples. Especially Iyengars who have had Samasrayanam eat only the food that is the remnants of food offered to Sriman NArAyanA.
Not all, but many (a majority) would eat chicken. Vegetarians do not make a majority in Hinduism, that is a myth.
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There isn't anything called a Hindu diet. However, Hinduism does encourage vegetarianism. Hence, one does find many vegetarians amongst Hindus. Another thing to note is that most Hindus prefer not to eat beef as cow is considered holy.
Approximately 79% of India's population is composed of Hindus.
It is quite possible to survive on a diet where you eat no meet at all. People who do this are called vegetarians (or vegans) and they live quite normally. Indeed most Hindus in India are vegetarians and they are a healthy vibrant people.
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