Tthe main religion in India is Hinduism, but not all Indians are Hindu. India is a melting pot of many religions, including Buddhists, Muslims, Zoroastrians and Christians. The Hindu religion has several gods and believes in re-incarnation.
Dietary practices
There are no central authoritive regulations, so there are different interpretations of dietary beliefs. Intertwined in Hindu food customs is the concept of purity and pollution. Bad food habits are considered to stop an individual reaching mental, physical and spiritual purity.
Foods to be avoided
The degree of dietary observance depends on the degree of orthodoxy. These are the main restrictions which could be practised:
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