Many Indians view dietary restrictions as essential to religious identity

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July 8, 2021

Eight-in-ten Indians limit meat in their diets, and four-in-ten consider themselves vegetarian

Many Indians view dietary restrictions as essential to religious identity

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Many Indians view dietary restrictions as essential to religious identity

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Eight-in-ten Indians limit meat in their diets, and four-in-ten consider themselves vegetarian
Majorities in all of India’s religious groups follow at least some restrictions on meat in their diet
Muslim, Christian, Buddhist vegetarians most flexible about where they eat

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