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While most Hindu temples in India traditionally offer vegetarian prasad (sacred food offering), there are a few notable exceptions where non-vegetarian prasad is served.
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These practices are typically rooted in ancient customs, local traditions, and specific deities worshipped at these temples.
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Here are some well-known temples in India where non-vegetarian prasad is offered:
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One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, Kalighat is a major pilgrimage site. The offering of goat meat is linked to the tantric traditions associated with the worship of Kali.
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Another important Shakti Peetha, the temple is famous for its Ambubachi Mela, during which animals are sacrificed and non-veg prasad is offered.
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The Vimala Temple’s unique tradition of offering non-vegetarian prasad, along with its significance as a Shakti Peetha, makes it an important and distinctive site of worship
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The Muniyandi Swami Temple, located in Tamil Nadu, is known for its unique tradition of offering non-vegetarian prasad.
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The Tarkulha Devi Temple, located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, is a significant site of worship with a unique tradition of offering non-vegetarian prasad
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The temple is notable for offering non-vegetarian prasad, including fish and toddy
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These temples highlight the diversity of religious practices in India
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