Beyond Sattvic: 8 Indian Temples Offer Non-Veg Prasad, Attracting Devotees

• India's diverse worship practices include temples where non-vegetarian food is offered as prasad, challenging traditional sattvic beliefs.
• Muniyandi Swamy Temple (Tamil Nadu) serves chicken-mutton biryani, while Vimala Temple (Odisha) offers fish and goat meat during Durga Puja.
• Tarkulaha Devi Temple (Uttar Pradesh) and Kalighat (West Bengal) distribute goat meat as prasad after sacrifices.
• Parsinik Kadavu Temple (Kerala) offers roasted fish and toddy; Tarapith (West Bengal) provides meat and alcohol as bhog.
• Kamakhya Temple (Assam) and Dakshineswar Kali Temple (West Bengal) also feature non-vegetarian bhog, including goat meat and fish, often prepared without onion/garlic.

Why It Matters: India's rich spiritual diversity includes temples where non-vegetarian food is sacred prasad.