The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has banned sale and slaughter of meat across Bengaluruon Tuesday. In its order, the authority said that no animal slaughter will be allowed in slaughterhouses on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and meat shops within Greater Bengaluru must remain closed for the day.
Slaughter houses will not operate on Nov 25
The Deputy Director of the Animal Husbandry Department stated that none of the meat shops will be allowed to operate anywhere within GBA limits on November 25.
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Observing meat-free days on important occasions is not new in India. The country has many such days because of its wide range of beliefs, customs and traditions. These days are often seen as a way to show respect. For example, the birth anniversaries of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Mahatma Buddha are marked as dry days and non-vegetarian food is avoided.
Why is November 25 observed as a No Meat Day?
November 25 marks the birth anniversary of Sadhu TL Vaswani, an Indian educationist, spiritual guide and a strong supporter of vegetarian living. The decision of banning meat sale and slaughter was made to mark Sadhu Vaswani Jayanti on Tuesday.
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Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani was born on November 25, 1879. He founded the Mira Movement and helped set up St. Mira’s School in Hyderabad, Sindh, before moving to Pune in 1949. In 2011, Pune opened the Darshan Museum to share his life and teachings. The Sadhu Vaswani Mission continues to spread his message of compassion and vegetarianism. |
