@@madhavidhar2253 ma'am I've lived 32 long years in this beautiful world, travelled and lived around the globe...why would I not understand who asks about our culture out of curiosity and who asks to belittle?
Dude, Navratri is not our festival.we don't even know what that means.We celebrate Durga puja,a multi cultural,globally recognised festival which has found its place in the intangible cultural heritage list of the UNESCO.Buck stops right there!
Because it’s not Navratri… it’s Durga Puja… shakto puja… if I am not wrong.. there used to be ‘Bali’ during Durga puja before.. even now many places hold a symbolic Bali of pumpkin. This is a puja of Shakti…and the puja bidhi is closely related to tantra bidhi.
@@dikshasharma807 I didn’t say the deity is different. I told Durga Puja is through and through Shakto puja and that’s why puja padhati is close to tantra. During Sandhi puja, Durga is worshipped as Ma Chamunda… that’s why boli used to happen. And Shakto puja is not complete without sacrificing an animal. Plus historically Durga Puja was started by a king in East Bengal around 500 years back and in Kolkata started by either Sobhabajar raj bari or Saborono bari( my memory is lil fuzzy here). So though both the pujas worshiping the same goddess, the history and puja rituals are completely different.☺️
Yess exactly the same perspective is followed in MITHILA as we are mostly Shakts so Bali prdan is very common between us and fish is considered very auspicious so non veg not a very big deal here
@@AnirimaGhosh Bali is not allowed in Durga pooja . Maa Durga is vashnav . Bali takhan hai jakan keu maar kache manat kare . Ita beshi Kali pooju te hui .
We eat non-veg during Durga Puja because it is said that, it is the time of the year when maa Durga returns home not a goddess but as a daughter and when a daughter comes after so many days we cook non-veg and other stuffs, right? So it is as simple as that, Our India is very diverse and beautiful, each state has its own unique way of celebrating festivals ❤. Also fish is considered very auspicious in our culture, on the day of Dashami we bid farewell to maa Durga with fish.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets. -Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available. _Reasons for avoiding meat:_ 1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals. 2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth. 3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients. _Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_ 1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism. 2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions. _Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_ 1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet. 2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living. 3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet. _Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_ 1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable. 2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains. 3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious. 4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred. _Scriptural references:_ 1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods. 2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
What do you mean "why". We are Bengali that's why. Eating non veg during pujas is our culture that's why. We never discriminate between our staple diet (fish, meat) and Puja diet that's why. We never discriminate our diet based on our caste that's why. ( we Brahmins and non Brahmins eat same food ie. Fish, meat, egg, veggies unlike in North, west and south India where Brahmins are vegetarians). And btw we are also Hindu as much as Hindi belt Hindus are. Fish in our culture is considered auspicious and of course it has huge nutritional value. Animal sacrifices has always been part of our prayers to our God (in urban society it has come down with time but in suburbs and villages it's very much in practice). Btw no Hindu deities are actually vegetarian (lord Krishna maybe but still not sure. It's our Hindi speaking people who make our deities vegetarians because they themselves are vegetarians). Enlighten yourself with our mythlogies, Vedas, religious textbooks.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets. -Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available. _Reasons for avoiding meat:_ 1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals. 2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth. 3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients. _Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_ 1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism. 2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions. _Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_ 1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet. 2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living. 3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet. _Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_ 1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable. 2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains. 3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious. 4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred. _Scriptural references:_ 1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods. 2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
@@RohitAryanXIIB-xv9rm We r Proud Non Veg Hindus. Don't u dare question our Hindutva. If Vegetarianism is the Sole Criteria of becoming Hindu, then Goats & Donkeys are more Hindua than you.
Bengal is under Kali kshetra and the main way to worship Kali is Veera char which include Bama Char. Durga Puja is done through tantra way. Offer of fish is done to Devi. In every big temple offering of fish is must.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets. -Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available. _Reasons for avoiding meat:_ 1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals. 2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth. 3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients. _Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_ 1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism. 2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions. _Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_ 1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet. 2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living. 3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet. _Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_ 1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable. 2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains. 3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious. 4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred. _Scriptural references:_ 1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods. 2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
Yes , and also this puja is done according to Devi Mahatmya ( Markardeya Purana ) it is a holy hindu script written by Sage Markandeya in 400 CE 😅 , according to it matsaya or meat is complusary to worship Mahamaya/ Devi Durga at the day of Astami a sacrifice is made by the worshipper which is very important to complete the puja , it is seen that in many puja now bali/sacrifice is ban , and rather of sacrificing a animal people usaully prefer vegetable like - sugarcane or white groud . Mostly these days in big temples / old pujas / shaktipeetas a animal scarifice is offered and now it is vanishing slowly . You will not see any sacrifice in Club pujas 😅😊❤ according to me It's one's choice to eat anything they wish on any day they like -It may be their tradition or their wish! and I find no wrong or offence in Bengalis eating non veg during their Durga Pujo or Navarathri! ❤❤❤🙏🚩
Because we celebrate Durga Puja not Navaratri! And unlike the contrived attempt to make Garbha, Navaratri exclusive - Durga Puja is supremely inclusive! EVERYONE loves Ma Durga!
Help me understand, both are to show gratitude to Ma Durga. Gujarati ka tareeka alag hai, Bengali ka tareeka alag. I'm from Bihar, Meri family vrat rakhti hai aur 9mi ko meela dekhne jaate hai. What's wrong in it?
@@prakritimishra2997 in Bengal Ma Durga is welcomed as daughter visiting her parents house alongwith her children. It's a celebration. And when it's a celebration you invite everyone! The problem is when you tell people it's my festival and you cannot join in if you don't belong to my religion, you create a barrier! Celebrations are about spreading joy and not boxing yourself in to keep others out. And by all means follow your traditions during Navratri, just don't tell us that your style of worship is better than ours and don't tell us that eating non-veg during Durga Pujas is somehow a sin. In Bengal Durga Puja is an emotion which we all feel. Meri taraf se Navaratri ki shubhkamnaye apko aur apke family ko.
@@4getify I'm sorry but all the Bengalis I know don't eat non veg throught the festivities only on the ashtmi night they offer Bali after which it is allowed to eat. If you talk about fish then it's a whole other thing, cuz even maithla people consider it auspicious and it's not considered non veg. The problem I see is this is being politicized like beef in south and north-east India.
@@4getify also if you visit Gujarat, don't eat fish in their garba celebrations, like wise they shouldn't tell you how to carry out your pujo rituals. It's pretty simple, respect to be respected.
Not necessarily. My paternal grandmother's family holds one of the oldest Durga Puja in the district every year and this is the 371st year, and they have no such restriction as they have custom of daily ritualised animal sacrifice(goat, previously even buffalo), and the flesh has to be cooked, offered to the Mother and distributed as prasad each day. But yes many families do have this rule of vegetarian diet until Navami. Forget homes, even esteemed temples like Tarapitth, Kalighat, Kamakhya and Vimala of Jagannath Puri - all of them hold mandatory ritualistic animal sacrifices daily and especially during special occasions like Navaratri/Durga Puja.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets. -Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available. _Reasons for avoiding meat:_ 1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals. 2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth. 3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients. _Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_ 1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism. 2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions. _Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_ 1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet. 2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living. 3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet. _Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_ 1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable. 2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains. 3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious. 4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred. _Scriptural references:_ 1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods. 2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
Navaratri is not a Bengali festival, it's a North Indian festival. We Bengali do celebrate it, our way😊. So, what we eat is us. Nobody can tell us what to eat or do. Like we don't tell other.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets. -Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available. _Reasons for avoiding meat:_ 1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals. 2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth. 3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients. _Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_ 1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism. 2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions. _Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_ 1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet. 2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living. 3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet. _Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_ 1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable. 2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains. 3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious. 4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred. _Scriptural references:_ 1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods. 2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
Navaratri is done out of fear for the Goddess where people do fasting and follow lot of restrictions. Durga Puja is not done with any fear but in a celebration mood where its believed goddess is coming to her home as a daughter. This is the main difference.
hindus of north india are forcing their vegetarianism on others, some cities in up, haryana, mp have banned meat and liquor on navratri days so if they respect the festivities/food choices of non north indian hindus and lower caste hindus, they wouldn't have banned meat and liquor.
We will respect it as long as youare nottrying to push it on us... u eat veg...sure eat veg.. but stop discriminating other non veg eating cultures... eating habits depend on the geographical location and availability of different food items as well. Bengal is basically a basin area of so many rivers... so naturally fish is abundant here.. its just like potato or rice and is treated like a crop....
@@ShubhamSingh-fb2uc I'm Bengali. I know my tradition. In tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and Bengal. ... In some villages we offer buffalo along with goat to the Devi. Then we consume it.
@@RohitAryanXIIB-xv9rm We Bengalis are non-vegetarian. The so-called North Indian radical Hindus criticize us a lot for eating non-vegetarian food. But Bengali Hindus don't care about your taunts. We are proud as Bengalis. It is not a regionalism, it is our identity.
Mein khud Bengali hu, par yaha kisi k pas bhi koi exact reason nahi hai to the question kyu nonveg khate hai puja mein . Mein toh veg hu but muje itna pata hai ki bengali's ko har single din macchi chaiye hoti hai , I have heard Bengalis saying aj kamzor feel ho Raha hai' just after one day of not eating fish, they are so accustomed to it. Most Bengalis won't admit the truth that Puja is a celebration to them so they like to celebrate it with food as Bengalis are foodies , nonveg is just for pleasure. Yes but fish is considered 'shubh' or auspicious but that doesn't justify eating it , it is considered shub to see fish before travelling. However Bengalis who practice veg or are vegetarian do not eat any tamasic food like garlic onion along with nonveg and are pure vegetarians and they do exit
I know its a very noble concept these days in cow belt, but we don't judge and insult people for what they are eating. We respect if someone doesn't want to eat non veg, and viz a viz.
Tantra itself came from north and there are many temples based on tantra practice in Nepal and Uttarakhand and Himachal. People nowadays have common sense to not follow stupid rituals of offering animals to God like in medieval period while illerate Bengalis are doing just like the UP Wallas defining new Hinduism
Bengalis worship the Shakti- Goddess Durga who became Mahakali to destroy the evil power. So there is a system of Bali. Either devoting or sacrificing a living creature like goat or a large size vegetable. Goddess kaali killed all the Asuras. It’s a symbolic ritual.
What type of news is this? Not only bangalis all eastern people and Southern people eat non veg . Navratri is celebrated in North India not all over India
We Bengali don't follow Hindi culture. We have our own Culture. Durga puja is our main festival. During Veg custom, we never eat onion garlic Eggs, but North/hindi people eat Eggs. Why don't you ask them regarding this?
Why is this even a topic of discussion? Have you run out of topics? For bengalis, it is not navratri. It is durga pujo, the biggest celebration of life, joy, happiness, and yes food. So we eat whatever makes us happy.
Eating vegetables is not mandatory but what you eat it influence your panchatta means your body and body affects your soul bcs of Maya and the second reason is karma destroying nature just for taste and not for surviving karma comes back both in this and after life ignoring all this is that persons choice but calling god when you are facing your karma and expecting god to help why would God help human are not special then other animals even eating plants without telling it god makes a person thief we say nothing is in our hands but our karma is
In Bengal and North East... Assam, Meghalaya, tripura... We aslo sacrifice Buffalo . Then consume the buffalo meat (beef). But we never ever consume the cows. That's very restricted.
We are hindu bengalis, always a Sanatani hindu first, I can always sacrifice my bengali identity fir my Sanatan dharm, shame on you, because of you Sanatan is falling apart
We are shakto!!!!!! WE follow tantrik deity maa kali, and many sati pithas in west bengal had non veg fish and mutton as prasadam or prosad as we call it , all acquired through swapnadesh by divine interventions or lila , in many temples if there is no fish in prosadh, the ritual stops by divine interference, it has happened many times!!!! the bali pratha is done in many temples, there are also seperate veg prasad for north indians and vaishnav people, we respect them too
Durgapuja begins from saathi or 6th day of Navratri and ends on dashami or dusshera we are free to indulge in non vegetarian foods after mahalaya to panchami, those who perform rituals or have really old customs of puja in their home follow strict vegetarian diet from sasti to navami(some even follow vegetarian diet from mahalaya to navratri) those that just pray and offer puspanjali dont have to follow such things , and it is more of a custom to have fish after visarjan as it is believed to be auspicious, also there are two sects of puja being vaishnavites and tantra so in the later meat and fish is offered to the godess, we just have our own beliefs and festivals are for meant to be enjoyed 😊 hope this helps out
@@ADESA-TV Our Dharma never restricts us from eating anything. It's completely your choice. And Dharma is one it doesn't contain types. It just shows the effect of the food in our body. Vedic non Vedic difference these all are illogical imagination of today's kid. Veda is the supreme truth, no one can deny that.
@@SusantaHazra-dc9xw Don't know on what basis we can say "no one can deny that" when there are 2. 5 billion Christians and 2 billion Muslims in our face denying it. It may be the truth for us Hindus only. Buddhists also seem to have issues with accepting it as Supreme truth, as do Jews and many other popular religious faiths across the world. I agree the Hinduism does not prevent anyone from eating anything, but how do we reconcile this with the anti-beef lobby? The Manusmriti, which was the book of rules for the Hindu Dharma before we burnt it, does in fact place restrictions on food for Brahmins (onions, garlic etc), although the other varnas are exempt. We can forsake this today, but it was the anchor of the Hindu faith for centuries.
Vedas are full of references to meat eating. This is attested by a vedic authority no less than Swami Vivekananda. Brahmins became vegetarian due to the influence of Buddhism and Jainism. And in present times, it is just politics and contrived notion of purity.
You are wrong. Vedic Hinduism do not restrict eating non veg food. It's a later sect that is Vaishnavism that restricts non veg food with the influence of Jainism. In Veda, it is mentioned that animals were sacrificed to Agnideva and then consumed.
@@babinghosh vegetables aren't sentient beings and are the lowest on the food chain (meaning that they're the most basic type of food we can eat causing less harm as possible). Animals feel pain, pleasure, emotions like sadness, happiness, anger. Even Hindus know it when they started sacrificing coconuts and other vegetables instead of animals like goats. And vegetarianism isn't a big thing in India by mere chance. Bengali culture is much more rich than non-veg food. For animals we're like asuras, and I hope they can live free from us soon. Om Shanti 🕉🙏
@@adalbertoruiz7651 what a hypocracy!!! How conveniently you decide which type of killing causes less harm and which one is big...This is our culture and we will continue follow it.That's all for you
@@babinghosh ah, of course, I decided it... Not scientific evidence on their complexity or the impacts on environment, not sects of your own religion. Keep embracing violence as culture, soon you'll be no different than those who defend all kinds of atrocities, "because it's culture". Karma itself will take care of you. I hope your powerful Ma can have as much compassion of you as you had for animals!
Poor journalism. There are various issues to cover. Try to compare those things that are really comparable. Reporters should have basic knowledge about the cultural diversity in various provinces in India.
Because Bengal doesn't celebrate Navratri. We celebrate Durga Puja. Our pujo starts after the pran pratishtha on the Sasthi and lasts till Bijaya Dashami. Durga pujo ≠ Navratri. I don't understand why the North Indians think everybody should be celebrating what they are celebrating and only in the way they are celebrating 🤦🏻♀️ India is a diverse country and different regions have different heritage and cultures.
humare yha durga puja mai or dusre puja mai bhi gods ko machli diya jata hai kali puja mai meat diya jata hai mutton ka hum sirf beef nehi khate hai or pork nehi khate hai baki sab khate hai or fish ko humare yha subh mana jata hai shaadi mai bhi bride groom k family fish dete hai ek dusre ko or puja mai bhi use hote hai sirf peyaj lahasun nehi hote hai jab puja k liye bante hai fish yaa kali puja k liye meat bhi bina peyaj lahasun k bamaye jate hai
Stop creating controversy. We are a coastal state that is relied on non vegetarian. In our puja, we offer non veg to our idols. And we are not north indians who celebrate navaratri. Such disgusting news piece.
Durga and Kaali pujo is a form of Shakti araadhana and in Shaakt tradition, matsya(fish) and maans(meat) are important elements of offerings. Animal sacrifice while performing yagnas had been a part of worshipping Gods and Goddesses centuries ago, but were later on ceased gradually. Hence, non-veg food during this time of celebration is not considered a bad thing. Meanwhile, other North-Indian states either observe fast or eat strict vegetarian diet as it is considered healthy for the body during this time of season change.
Bengali people are the True Sanatani 🚩🚩🚩💪 They are Intelligent,most Intellectual and Talented nation of the Earth, Kolkata gives us Five Noble Laureates, First Oscars !!! Here people are educated and non-Communal, most of them believe in Gender Equality, No Discrimination of Caste, We Bramvins, SC, Muslims, Christians, Jains all together eat kebabs of all kind of 🍖 during Ramadan in Zakaria Street, hopping pandals during Durga Puja... Life is very Short, don't waste it in the name of Superstition ! Grow up & njoy it! "Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye"
Your bengali brother from kangladesh are also non communal. They spread secularism by burning durga pandal and destroying durga idols. Secularism exist only where hindus are in majority .
Bengali culture rich with sweat and various non veg , veg with various bangaliii specalized dishes served during navratriii... They don't believe to ristrict any food with veg or non veg in Navratri.... Navratriii celebration progessed across the country with many communities and cast according to their comforth devine culture and traditions ...🔥🔥🔥😯...
ok, i am not the expert but i have heard that 'Bali' or sacrifice has been a crucial part of both Kali and Durga pujo according to 'Shakto' rule which is the original way to worship 'Matrika Shakti' in the eastern region of Bharat. So, as Debi herself accepts non-veg as offering, it is very normal to us to eat non-veg during Durga Pujo. Though through hundreds of years this rules has been changed. now, in many pujo white gourd is sacrificed, the practice of eating non-veg is still going on. Now dont start an argument saying that she is 'maa', she didn't tell us to sacrifice a poor life, even a goat is her child, 'paap lagega' etc. Invent time machine, go to the past and ask them who have written this rituals and rules of 'Matrika Pujo'.
Durga Saptashati Chapter 12: Verse 10. ‘When sacrifice is offered, during worship, in the fire-ceremony, and at a great festival, all this poem on my acts must be chanted and heard. Verse 11. ‘I will accept with love the sacrifice and worship that are made and the fire-offering that is offered likewise, whethere they are done with due knowledge (of sacrifice) or not.
well, as a bengali who performs Navaratri- our family doesn't eat onion, garlic, masoor daal, mushroom, fish, eggs, meat while worshipping Ma Durga (which we do at home on our own) but in West Bengal, most people celebrate Durga Puja as a festival, not Navaratri. so, most people don't care about not eating non-veg. plus, we offer fish, meat to Ma Durga as a part of tantra rituals - this is as per the shaashtra. The bali (sacrifice) meats are cooked in veg style too - without onion garlic - again, these are rituals as per our culture. If people don't perform Navaratri rituals, then they don't have any restrictions on food anyway- its just the culture. But yeah, I kind of appreciate the spiritual aspect of avoiding non veg food- this is one way to celebrate Durga Puja for sure. but anyway, the main reason of Navaratri is to cleanse our soul through avoiding the sins. Having ahankar (pride) is also a sin, if people from some culture consider themselves superior based on their veg cuisine, then they have failed their navaratri sadhana anyway. No can do anything about that.
The comment section itself shows how divided we are. Some say North Indian, East Indian, etc. It would be better to say that Bengalis or whoever, all over India or outside India, eat non-veg during Navratri or on any other festival, just for their "indriya tripti/vasana." It has nothing to do with our "Maa." Maa Durga is the same for everyone.
Apart from cultural and tantric, shakti form of puja etc aspects, i think we Bengalis are one of the most flexible regarding these matters, we curb our religious beliefs as per our happiness and then follow them with having ultimate joy in heart. We find our devotion by enjoying our lives fullest ignoring extra burdens. Wanna eat meat? Welcome! Wanna eat fish? Go ahead! Wanna eat veg only? All yours! Eat and wear whatever you can and be happy❤.
I dont know why some Bengalis cant admit the fact that they eat nonveg for pleasure and not justify it with culture and heritage. Saying that only makes them less compassionate and disrespectful to nature's creations. Maa Durga would be happy to see animals killed in the name of her homecoming? I doubt. For her all creatures human or animal are equal. I have no problem with people eating whatever its their own choice but justifying it lamely really doest make such people sane.
First do some basic analysis before making a news. Bengalis don't celebrate Navratri. Our festival starts from shoshti which is durgapuja. Why are you imposing your festival on us? God is same but rituals are different first understand that. And vegetarianism lol. In few states sell of condom rises exponentially during navratri , do you have the courage to create a video on that? Unnecessarily you kickstart a controversy. Next time you might ask why a mother from Mizoram is not making Idly during pongal😂😂😂
We don't want to show how good we are by avoiding non veg for 7 days navratri or during shavan month and eat rest of the year. We are real people not 2 faced
1. When people turn aged they try to become spiritual and then try stay far away from kanda, lasoon, egg, non veg. They strictly follow veg diet for the few days of pooja. 2. People who are less aged they might eat these foods. As number of stalls are installed around and people try to enjoy the fullest in these few days.
Humlog Non Veg isiliye khate hai kyooki hamare culture mein aisa koi rok tok nahi hai ki Festivals mein Non Veg nahi khana hai. But Yes Durga Ashtami,Shiv Ratri, Rath Yatra, Makar Sankranti,Ganesh Chaturthi,Kartik Puja and Janmashtami in Festivals mein humlog Non veg nahi khate.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets. -Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available. _Reasons for avoiding meat:_ 1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals. 2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth. 3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients. _Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_ 1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism. 2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions. _Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_ 1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet. 2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living. 3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet. _Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_ 1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable. 2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains. 3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious. 4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred. _Scriptural references:_ 1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods. 2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
I am a bengali but never touched nonveg during durga puja..nd haven't seem anyone doing so in our locality..we strictly follow vegetarian diet during 4days of puja..after doshomi we eat nonveg.
We Bengali dont celebrate NAVARATRI. WE celebrate DURGA PUJO . and in all purana Vedas Upanishads Ayurveda Ramayana Mahabharata etc etc mention non veg food and Animal sacrifices
This is a perennial debate. Have often heard people commenting on Dharma as experts. Can these charlatans posing as experts in Dharma define what Dharma is. This is an innocent question from my end with no intention to hurt the sentiments of others. After defining Dharma, I would then ask what is Sanatana Dharma.But first define Dharma. Please note, Dharma and religion are not synonymous, ie, Dharma and religion are not the same thing.Also please explain where in Sanatana Dharma it is mentioned that non veg food is prohibited in auspicious occasions and what's the science behind it. Our nation hosts a multicultural kaleidoscopic society where people of different regions follow different traditions and in Bengal we perform Shakti Puja unlike elsewhere where consuming non veg food is the tradition. This multicultural way of life is the speciality and beauty of our society, a tradition you would not find anywhere else in the world unlike the Abrahamic religions prevailing in other parts whose sole goal is to impose their traditions and practices on the people who do not practise those Abrahamic religions. Hope next time people who try to be champions of our culture explain things rationally and in proper perspective when initiating such debates regarding consuming veg and non veg food. Would also suggest to properly study what our Gita says regarding food items of living beings on earth. Certainly Sri Paramhansa Ramkrishna, Swamy Vivekananda were not naive regarding this issue.
In West Bengal we do not celebrate Navratri, we celebrate Durga Puja and during the celebrations we do not have much restrictions. Also food is a personal choice. Others do not have a say in this.
Why does the rest of India -especially the Hindi belt, not eat what Bengalis eat during navratri ? We invite the best of Non-Veg Restaurants (irrespective of religion) to the pandals and eat more Non-Veg @ this time than any other time of the year !!
Durga pujo is not navratri. Navratri and durga pujo r totally diff festivals. Navratri worshipped the godess in her 9 forms while Durga pujo is only the worship of Devi Durga during her slaying of mahisasur. Navratri is based on the satvik vasishnav tradition while durga puja is based on tantric agama shastras. The rituals and puja pattern r completely different. The rituals like kola bou pujo, belli boron, sandhi pujo(when bali is given), dhuno porano etc r not there in navratri. So before saying anything atleast people shud research before. Eating non-veg is allowed in shakta sect of hinduism as tantras are also the prominent scriptures.
It's in no one's business to dictate what the other will eat. So no need of justification.
Individuality is more important than Communitarianism.
Who is dictating? I live in west Bengal we don't have complain what my Bengali friend is eating and at the same time the don't force me to eat non veg
Many people don't know about begali culture... if people ask those questions that is out of curiosity.
@@madhavidhar2253 ma'am I've lived 32 long years in this beautiful world, travelled and lived around the globe...why would I not understand who asks about our culture out of curiosity and who asks to belittle?
@@kushsingh9088😂😂
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Bengali Culture!!!
Dude, Navratri is not our festival.we don't even know what that means.We celebrate Durga puja,a multi cultural,globally recognised festival which has found its place in the intangible cultural heritage list of the UNESCO.Buck stops right there!
Exactly. This news channel unnecessarily kickstarted a controversy.
Same thing according to calendar, the time is called Navratri, we say Durga Puja, it is clearly mentioned in Bengali calendar.
fake bhrahman
Are you mad, it is totally a Hindu ritual.
@@LilYan-m8lyes it's a hindu ritual, no one is questioning that ofcourse
Because it’s not Navratri… it’s Durga Puja… shakto puja… if I am not wrong.. there used to be ‘Bali’ during Durga puja before.. even now many places hold a symbolic Bali of pumpkin.
This is a puja of Shakti…and the puja bidhi is closely related to tantra bidhi.
Navratri is also worship of Shakti in 9 days i.e 9 forms of Maa Durga. Nothing different. Just way of worshipping is different.
@@dikshasharma807 I didn’t say the deity is different. I told Durga Puja is through and through Shakto puja and that’s why puja padhati is close to tantra. During Sandhi puja, Durga is worshipped as Ma Chamunda… that’s why boli used to happen. And Shakto puja is not complete without sacrificing an animal. Plus historically Durga Puja was started by a king in East Bengal around 500 years back and in Kolkata started by either Sobhabajar raj bari or Saborono bari( my memory is lil fuzzy here). So though both the pujas worshiping the same goddess, the history and puja rituals are completely different.☺️
Yess exactly the same perspective is followed in MITHILA as we are mostly Shakts so Bali prdan is very common between us and fish is considered very auspicious so non veg not a very big deal here
@@AnirimaGhosh Bali is not allowed in Durga pooja . Maa Durga is vashnav . Bali takhan hai jakan keu maar kache manat kare . Ita beshi Kali pooju te hui .
@@AnirimaGhosh Bali pratha Band karo kisi innocent animals ko mar kar kya huta hai Prabhu to nahi kehte
We eat non-veg during Durga Puja because it is said that, it is the time of the year when maa Durga returns home not a goddess but as a daughter and when a daughter comes after so many days we cook non-veg and other stuffs, right? So it is as simple as that, Our India is very diverse and beautiful, each state has its own unique way of celebrating festivals ❤. Also fish is considered very auspicious in our culture, on the day of Dashami we bid farewell to maa Durga with fish.
Yes but it is too unusual to offer nonveg right...
In Navratri how you all eat everything and please do not give me excuse of culture and Heritage 😢
@@saiandatta3032 we don't eat non-veg before the Puja rituals and yes we too fast and devote maa Durga, we eat after the Puja.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets.
-Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available.
_Reasons for avoiding meat:_
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals.
2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth.
3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients.
_Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_
1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism.
2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions.
_Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_
1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet.
2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living.
3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet.
_Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_
1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable.
2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains.
3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious.
4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred.
_Scriptural references:_
1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods.
2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
Utter Nonsense!..
Jo Mann chahta woh karta hai ... 🙏🙏🙏
What do you mean "why". We are Bengali that's why. Eating non veg during pujas is our culture that's why. We never discriminate between our staple diet (fish, meat) and Puja diet that's why. We never discriminate our diet based on our caste that's why. ( we Brahmins and non Brahmins eat same food ie. Fish, meat, egg, veggies unlike in North, west and south India where Brahmins are vegetarians). And btw we are also Hindu as much as Hindi belt Hindus are. Fish in our culture is considered auspicious and of course it has huge nutritional value. Animal sacrifices has always been part of our prayers to our God (in urban society it has come down with time but in suburbs and villages it's very much in practice). Btw no Hindu deities are actually vegetarian (lord Krishna maybe but still not sure. It's our Hindi speaking people who make our deities vegetarians because they themselves are vegetarians). Enlighten yourself with our mythlogies, Vedas, religious textbooks.
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Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets.
-Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available.
_Reasons for avoiding meat:_
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals.
2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth.
3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients.
_Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_
1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism.
2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions.
_Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_
1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet.
2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living.
3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet.
_Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_
1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable.
2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains.
3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious.
4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred.
_Scriptural references:_
1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods.
2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
@@Death__0 nicely explained
Then why you claim yourself hindu???? What kind of deception is this?
@@RohitAryanXIIB-xv9rm We r Proud Non Veg Hindus. Don't u dare question our Hindutva. If Vegetarianism is the Sole Criteria of becoming Hindu, then Goats & Donkeys are more Hindua than you.
Bengal is under Kali kshetra and the main way to worship Kali is Veera char which include Bama Char.
Durga Puja is done through tantra way.
Offer of fish is done to Devi.
In every big temple offering of fish is must.
You ans is right, Most of woke bengali also don't know about this giving wrong answer
@@pranabdas8866 Then you give right answer.
@@sauron2000000 this guy is right
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets.
-Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available.
_Reasons for avoiding meat:_
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals.
2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth.
3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients.
_Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_
1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism.
2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions.
_Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_
1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet.
2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living.
3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet.
_Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_
1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable.
2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains.
3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious.
4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred.
_Scriptural references:_
1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods.
2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
Yes , and also this puja is done according to Devi Mahatmya ( Markardeya Purana ) it is a holy hindu script written by Sage Markandeya in 400 CE 😅 , according to it matsaya or meat is complusary to worship Mahamaya/ Devi Durga at the day of Astami a sacrifice is made by the worshipper which is very important to complete the puja , it is seen that in many puja now bali/sacrifice is ban , and rather of sacrificing a animal people usaully prefer vegetable like - sugarcane or white groud . Mostly these days in big temples / old pujas / shaktipeetas a animal scarifice is offered and now it is vanishing slowly . You will not see any sacrifice in Club pujas 😅😊❤ according to me It's one's choice to eat anything they wish on any day they like -It may be their tradition or their wish! and I find no wrong or offence in Bengalis eating non veg during their Durga Pujo or Navarathri! ❤❤❤🙏🚩
Stop comaparing each other, enjoy diversity of India.
Those who worship goddess Shakti maa durga maa Kali they eat non veg, Bihar bangal northeast even kashmiri pandit eat non veg
The title should be like that: why non Bengalis don't eat non veg during Durga Puja?
Bengalis don’t have Navratri. Only three days of Puja- Ghatpratistha, Saptami, Ashthami, Navami n Bijaya.
Those who worship goddess Shakti maa durga maa Kali they eat non veg, Bihar bangal northeast even kashmiri pandit eat non veg
Because we celebrate Durga Puja not Navaratri! And unlike the contrived attempt to make Garbha, Navaratri exclusive - Durga Puja is supremely inclusive! EVERYONE loves Ma Durga!
Well said 👍
Help me understand, both are to show gratitude to Ma Durga. Gujarati ka tareeka alag hai, Bengali ka tareeka alag. I'm from Bihar, Meri family vrat rakhti hai aur 9mi ko meela dekhne jaate hai. What's wrong in it?
@@prakritimishra2997 in Bengal Ma Durga is welcomed as daughter visiting her parents house alongwith her children. It's a celebration. And when it's a celebration you invite everyone! The problem is when you tell people it's my festival and you cannot join in if you don't belong to my religion, you create a barrier! Celebrations are about spreading joy and not boxing yourself in to keep others out. And by all means follow your traditions during Navratri, just don't tell us that your style of worship is better than ours and don't tell us that eating non-veg during Durga Pujas is somehow a sin.
In Bengal Durga Puja is an emotion which we all feel.
Meri taraf se Navaratri ki shubhkamnaye apko aur apke family ko.
@@4getify I'm sorry but all the Bengalis I know don't eat non veg throught the festivities only on the ashtmi night they offer Bali after which it is allowed to eat. If you talk about fish then it's a whole other thing, cuz even maithla people consider it auspicious and it's not considered non veg. The problem I see is this is being politicized like beef in south and north-east India.
@@4getify also if you visit Gujarat, don't eat fish in their garba celebrations, like wise they shouldn't tell you how to carry out your pujo rituals. It's pretty simple, respect to be respected.
The bengalis who perform durga puja in their home. They eat niramish food (satvic food ) from mahalaya till ashtami.
Not necessarily. My paternal grandmother's family holds one of the oldest Durga Puja in the district every year and this is the 371st year, and they have no such restriction as they have custom of daily ritualised animal sacrifice(goat, previously even buffalo), and the flesh has to be cooked, offered to the Mother and distributed as prasad each day. But yes many families do have this rule of vegetarian diet until Navami. Forget homes, even esteemed temples like Tarapitth, Kalighat, Kamakhya and Vimala of Jagannath Puri - all of them hold mandatory ritualistic animal sacrifices daily and especially during special occasions like Navaratri/Durga Puja.
You're wrong. Many families (bonedi bari too) offer fish to the goddess during pujo. Chicken/ mutton is not allowed right.
@@SayantanChakraborty-ub7eiit's just because they wanna eat that
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets.
-Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available.
_Reasons for avoiding meat:_
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals.
2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth.
3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients.
_Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_
1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism.
2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions.
_Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_
1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet.
2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living.
3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet.
_Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_
1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable.
2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains.
3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious.
4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred.
_Scriptural references:_
1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods.
2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
@@truthislogical No, there is scriptural evidence for Bali during Durga/Kali puja. Read the Kalika Puraan. Even the Vedas mention animal sacrifice.
We don't celebrate navratri we celebrate durga pujo North india is not headquarter of Hinduism
@@suvradeepdutta5766 relax bro.
@@SusantaHazra-dc9xw No bro. Joy Bangla. Now you relax.😂😂
@@SusantaHazra-dc9xwরিল্যাক্স গোভক্ত রিল্যাক্স
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@@sauron2000000 জয় বাংলা, জয় সনাতন 🕉️🌾। Relax bro। I'm talking facts। 🤡
Tantrik worship influences eastern part of India.
All idols are tantric in hinduism, davi needs blood.
🙏🏼 Jai Maa ❤️
Navaratri is not a Bengali festival, it's a North Indian festival. We Bengali do celebrate it, our way😊. So, what we eat is us. Nobody can tell us what to eat or do. Like we don't tell other.
Kau kicchu boleni...jer jeta pochondo ee seta khai seta e boleche,, r khub je bolchis *nabaratri north Indian* Der tahole *haldi Sangeet* eisab kobe theke *bengali* Der hoe gelo ? Ohh sudhu photo tulte koris eisab
@@bonggirlworrier2140 beshir bhag bengali ra sangeet kore na osob serial are instagram reels ei dekhbi are kothau na
@@bonggirlworrier2140 Holdi Songeet 2000 er aage chio naa
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets.
-Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available.
_Reasons for avoiding meat:_
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals.
2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth.
3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients.
_Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_
1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism.
2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions.
_Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_
1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet.
2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living.
3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet.
_Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_
1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable.
2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains.
3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious.
4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred.
_Scriptural references:_
1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods.
2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
@@bonggirlworrier2140 haldi sangeet keo korena ritual mene, ja hoi sob Bengali serial e hoi
Navaratri is done out of fear for the Goddess where people do fasting and follow lot of restrictions. Durga Puja is not done with any fear but in a celebration mood where its believed goddess is coming to her home as a daughter. This is the main difference.
আমি এখানে বাঙালিদের উদ্দেশ্য করে বলব বেশি উত্তেজনা দেখানোর কিছুই নেই। আমি মাছ মাংস ও শাকাহারী খাবার দুটোই খাই। বেশি তৃপ্তি নিরামিষ খাবার থেকেই পাই। ❤
একদম সঠিক কথা। পুজোতে যতই আমিষ খাওয়া হোক না কেন অষ্টমীর দিনের খিচুড়ি অর্থাৎ নিরামিষ আহার সর্বদা অতুলনীয়।
Goru ra ghash kheye anondo pai, lyaj lagiye gutkha mukhe neme por jabor katge ja😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@sgfrmindia ভাই আমাকে কি তোর বাবা ভেবেছিস?
বাহ্! আপনার নোবেল পুরস্কার আটকায় কার সাধ্য!
@@অৰি আমার সামান্য কমেন্ট পরে অপনার মত এত লোকের পশ্চাৎপদ এ আগুন জ্বলে উঠলো কেন? Lol 😂🤡
Tamils too eat during Deepavali
It's good that they eat what they like but Hindus of North and Central India don't like to eat NoN veg, and this should be respected too.
The people from the most backward States telling the rest of the country what to do 🤣
hindus of north india are forcing their vegetarianism on others, some cities in up, haryana, mp have banned meat and liquor on navratri days so if they respect the festivities/food choices of non north indian hindus and lower caste hindus, they wouldn't have banned meat and liquor.
Not in West Bengal though.
We will respect it as long as youare nottrying to push it on us... u eat veg...sure eat veg.. but stop discriminating other non veg eating cultures... eating habits depend on the geographical location and availability of different food items as well. Bengal is basically a basin area of so many rivers... so naturally fish is abundant here.. its just like potato or rice and is treated like a crop....
No one is forcing vegetarians to eat non vegetarian food, it is usually the other way round.
Beef never taken by Bengali Hindus in Navaratri or other times .
Beef not acceptable in Bengali Hindu community. It is restricted for us, because we are Hindus. Cow is mother for Us.
Buffalo meat is taken. Many temples used to offer buffalo.
@@tivo3720that's a lie
@@ShubhamSingh-fb2uc I'm Bengali. I know my tradition. In tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and Bengal. ... In some villages we offer buffalo along with goat to the Devi. Then we consume it.
@titliroy7648 I love cow but I have my own mother 😂 u don't need cow mom😂😂
NORTH INDIA IS NOT THE HEADQUARTER OF HINDUISM. DONT TRY TO IMPOSE NORTH INDIAN HINDI BELT CULTURE ON US.
Shakti has already left bengal...ppl hardly know abt 10 mahavidyas
We are proud for non veg item.
I proud to be a Bengali.
Don't be proud of taking animals' lives
You are proud because Bengal is burning
Shouldn't it be called 'being regionalist'?!! Being communal??
@@RohitAryanXIIB-xv9rm We Bengalis are non-vegetarian. The so-called North Indian radical Hindus criticize us a lot for eating non-vegetarian food. But Bengali Hindus don't care about your taunts. We are proud as Bengalis. It is not a regionalism, it is our identity.
@@RohitAryanXIIB-xv9rm say that to the cowbelt
Mein khud Bengali hu, par yaha kisi k pas bhi koi exact reason nahi hai to the question kyu nonveg khate hai puja mein . Mein toh veg hu but muje itna pata hai ki bengali's ko har single din macchi chaiye hoti hai , I have heard Bengalis saying aj kamzor feel ho Raha hai' just after one day of not eating fish, they are so accustomed to it. Most Bengalis won't admit the truth that Puja is a celebration to them so they like to celebrate it with food as Bengalis are foodies , nonveg is just for pleasure. Yes but fish is considered 'shubh' or auspicious but that doesn't justify eating it , it is considered shub to see fish before travelling. However Bengalis who practice veg or are vegetarian do not eat any tamasic food like garlic onion along with nonveg and are pure vegetarians and they do exit
I know its a very noble concept these days in cow belt, but we don't judge and insult people for what they are eating. We respect if someone doesn't want to eat non veg, and viz a viz.
We bengali worship maa in tantrik form ,but in north worship maa in vedic form ,thats why we eat non veg ,but some bengali dont eat
Tantra itself came from north and there are many temples based on tantra practice in Nepal and Uttarakhand and Himachal. People nowadays have common sense to not follow stupid rituals of offering animals to God like in medieval period while illerate Bengalis are doing just like the UP Wallas defining new Hinduism
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@@har_7988 delulu. Northies inventing their own stories to cope up their inferiority complex against superior Bengalis since history 😂
Even Nepalese are Hindus but they eat non veg during Durga pooja...apni apni culture hai.
Bengalis worship the Shakti- Goddess Durga who became Mahakali to destroy the evil power. So there is a system of Bali. Either devoting or sacrificing a living creature like goat or a large size vegetable. Goddess kaali killed all the Asuras. It’s a symbolic ritual.
We Bengali do Durga Puja in mainly Sakta ritual .In Sakta rituals Non-veg is most important for us.
What type of news is this? Not only bangalis all eastern people and Southern people eat non veg . Navratri is celebrated in North India not all over India
We Bengali don't follow Hindi culture. We have our own Culture. Durga puja is our main festival. During Veg custom, we never eat onion garlic Eggs, but North/hindi people eat Eggs. Why don't you ask them regarding this?
Wow ... I love bengali culture. Love from kerala.
Bengal is the land of "Shakti".
Why is this even a topic of discussion? Have you run out of topics? For bengalis, it is not navratri. It is durga pujo, the biggest celebration of life, joy, happiness, and yes food. So we eat whatever makes us happy.
Navratri ❌ durga puja ✅
Fish is mandatory for us❤
If one can get the blessings of God by eating vegetables only then a goat will get it first.This was the observation of Swami Vivekananda
Pantha before Gaumata!!!!
Eating vegetables is not mandatory but what you eat it influence your panchatta means your body and body affects your soul bcs of Maya and the second reason is karma destroying nature just for taste and not for surviving karma comes back both in this and after life ignoring all this is that persons choice but calling god when you are facing your karma and expecting god to help why would God help human are not special then other animals even eating plants without telling it god makes a person thief we say nothing is in our hands but our karma is
In Bengal and North East... Assam, Meghalaya, tripura... We aslo sacrifice Buffalo . Then consume the buffalo meat (beef). But we never ever consume the cows. That's very restricted.
Keep your Bengali culture to yourself of eating beef, don't put it in Assam. We don't eat it, you guys are commies from decades what to expect
It is a conspiracy to impose one culture and one food habit on the people of India We should resist it and proudly follow our own culture
As a maithil i support bengalis in this stuff because fish is important for both cultures
In bihar too they don't eat till asthami but on navami they can eat meat
Because we are not Hindi belts. We are bengalis our culture, tradition and heritage is different than you guys.
We are hindu bengalis, always a Sanatani hindu first, I can always sacrifice my bengali identity fir my Sanatan dharm, shame on you, because of you Sanatan is falling apart
Culture is nothing but bondage, I eat meat cause its healthy
Bengali culture is rich culture , so no need to follow others culture. We will follow always our own culture. Others follow there own culture.
Because bangali ,assamese, nepali, odia, Indian gorkhali are followers of hindi shakta shakti form not vaishnism ❤
We are shakto!!!!!! WE follow tantrik deity maa kali, and many sati pithas in west bengal had non veg fish and mutton as prasadam or prosad as we call it , all acquired through swapnadesh by divine interventions or lila , in many temples if there is no fish in prosadh, the ritual stops by divine interference, it has happened many times!!!! the bali pratha is done in many temples, there are also seperate veg prasad for north indians and vaishnav people, we respect them too
Prosad, not prosadom.
@@sauron2000000 Yes prosad, Wrote prasadam because it's sanskrit so that people from all over india can understand
আলুরদম শুনেছি, প্রসাদম আবার কি জিনিস 😂😂?
@@অৰিপ্রাসাদম sanskrit a
@@অৰি sanskrit to!!!! sanskrit sune ato hasi pelo ??
I eat fish 365 days ,twice daily. Not communist ,religious
Bengalies are worshipping SHHAKTI. Basically KHASTRIYA tradition. Secondly, whole eastern region eats non-vegetarian food all the year round.
I am a bengali . I know we bengalis dont follow the rituals & culture and this is our culture . 🥺🥺🥺
We eat veg only on asthami 😅 but only luchi ,cholar dal ,alur dam no rice
Not only bengali ham odia log bhi non veg khate hai during nabratri
Durgapuja begins from saathi or 6th day of Navratri and ends on dashami or dusshera we are free to indulge in non vegetarian foods after mahalaya to panchami, those who perform rituals or have really old customs of puja in their home follow strict vegetarian diet from sasti to navami(some even follow vegetarian diet from mahalaya to navratri) those that just pray and offer puspanjali dont have to follow such things , and it is more of a custom to have fish after visarjan as it is believed to be auspicious, also there are two sects of puja being vaishnavites and tantra so in the later meat and fish is offered to the godess, we just have our own beliefs and festivals are for meant to be enjoyed 😊 hope this helps out
Thank you for being real and honest about it. I don't see how it's to be debated, also Fish is not really considered meat or non veg by maithla.
Because Bengal belongs to Non-Vedic Hinduism. Mother is above all. Vegetarianism is a new fangled Vedic value. Har har Mahadev.
@@ADESA-TV Our Dharma never restricts us from eating anything. It's completely your choice. And Dharma is one it doesn't contain types. It just shows the effect of the food in our body. Vedic non Vedic difference these all are illogical imagination of today's kid. Veda is the supreme truth, no one can deny that.
@@SusantaHazra-dc9xw Don't know on what basis we can say "no one can deny that" when there are 2. 5 billion Christians and 2 billion Muslims in our face denying it. It may be the truth for us Hindus only. Buddhists also seem to have issues with accepting it as Supreme truth, as do Jews and many other popular religious faiths across the world. I agree the Hinduism does not prevent anyone from eating anything, but how do we reconcile this with the anti-beef lobby? The Manusmriti, which was the book of rules for the Hindu Dharma before we burnt it, does in fact place restrictions on food for Brahmins (onions, garlic etc), although the other varnas are exempt. We can forsake this today, but it was the anchor of the Hindu faith for centuries.
Vedas are full of references to meat eating. This is attested by a vedic authority no less than Swami Vivekananda. Brahmins became vegetarian due to the influence of Buddhism and Jainism. And in present times, it is just politics and contrived notion of purity.
You are wrong. Vedic Hinduism do not restrict eating non veg food. It's a later sect that is Vaishnavism that restricts non veg food with the influence of Jainism. In Veda, it is mentioned that animals were sacrificed to Agnideva and then consumed.
I love fish हमारे पुरखों ने सोच समझकर ये रिवाज बनाया होगा इसे हम बदल नही सकते 💐🙏🙏
Because its our choice!!!!
And where's animals' choice to remain alive?
@@adalbertoruiz7651 stop eating green vegetables. They also have life!!!
@@babinghosh vegetables aren't sentient beings and are the lowest on the food chain (meaning that they're the most basic type of food we can eat causing less harm as possible). Animals feel pain, pleasure, emotions like sadness, happiness, anger. Even Hindus know it when they started sacrificing coconuts and other vegetables instead of animals like goats. And vegetarianism isn't a big thing in India by mere chance. Bengali culture is much more rich than non-veg food. For animals we're like asuras, and I hope they can live free from us soon. Om Shanti 🕉🙏
@@adalbertoruiz7651 what a hypocracy!!! How conveniently you decide which type of killing causes less harm and which one is big...This is our culture and we will continue follow it.That's all for you
@@babinghosh ah, of course, I decided it... Not scientific evidence on their complexity or the impacts on environment, not sects of your own religion. Keep embracing violence as culture, soon you'll be no different than those who defend all kinds of atrocities, "because it's culture". Karma itself will take care of you. I hope your powerful Ma can have as much compassion of you as you had for animals!
Poor journalism. There are various issues to cover. Try to compare those things that are really comparable. Reporters should have basic knowledge about the cultural diversity in various provinces in India.
Because Bengal doesn't celebrate Navratri. We celebrate Durga Puja. Our pujo starts after the pran pratishtha on the Sasthi and lasts till Bijaya Dashami. Durga pujo ≠ Navratri. I don't understand why the North Indians think everybody should be celebrating what they are celebrating and only in the way they are celebrating 🤦🏻♀️ India is a diverse country and different regions have different heritage and cultures.
humare yha durga puja mai or dusre puja mai bhi gods ko machli diya jata hai kali puja mai meat diya jata hai mutton ka hum sirf beef nehi khate hai or pork nehi khate hai baki sab khate hai or fish ko humare yha subh mana jata hai shaadi mai bhi bride groom k family fish dete hai ek dusre ko or puja mai bhi use hote hai sirf peyaj lahasun nehi hote hai jab puja k liye bante hai fish yaa kali puja k liye meat bhi bina peyaj lahasun k bamaye jate hai
alligator, Frog leg fry khate ho ?
@@Light12187Ap log besan ka khakra, fafda, dhokla, thepla, khepla, hegda, legra, nanga, tangra khate ho?
@@Light12187 alligator usa mein only available hain , agar eha milta, to kha lete hum. Koi problem hain tumhe ? 😁😁
@@ayushchakrabarty5543 na ami esob kichu khai na 😂😂
@@lordgallo4213 yes I heard alligator taste like chicken,,, will try it once for sure
Celebration time. So non veg is essential. It is not Cow belt. 😂
First of all we don't celebrate navratri,
We celebrate Durga Puja....
Not only bengal the North eastern states also follow non veg.
Hilsa and Mutton shops Line cross over 5 km in Bengal.
Our telangana on day of dashami we have eat non veg these is our part of our culture
Meat is muslim culture pure Hindu don't consume meat
Wanna see a similar video on WHY north India eats Dhokla, Thepla, Khakra, Palang-Paneer and Gajar-ka-halwa during Navratri
In the mean time bought fishes for saptomi, mutton for Nabami following the ethos. Of course anjali is must. Without these Durga puja is incomplete.
Stop creating controversy. We are a coastal state that is relied on non vegetarian. In our puja, we offer non veg to our idols. And we are not north indians who celebrate navaratri. Such disgusting news piece.
In eastern India eat non veg during Durga pujja.
In south india also it observed.
Its not a problem.
Its our culture, our tradition, our choice
Why Non-Bengalis only eat Veg?
Durga and Kaali pujo is a form of Shakti araadhana and in Shaakt tradition, matsya(fish) and maans(meat) are important elements of offerings. Animal sacrifice while performing yagnas had been a part of worshipping Gods and Goddesses centuries ago, but were later on ceased gradually. Hence, non-veg food during this time of celebration is not considered a bad thing.
Meanwhile, other North-Indian states either observe fast or eat strict vegetarian diet as it is considered healthy for the body during this time of season change.
During navratri ❌ During Durga Pujo ✅
Offering fish is the ancient tradition of Bengali shakta worship. I don't think other should make any objection. It's Durga Puja.
Bengali people are the True Sanatani 🚩🚩🚩💪
They are Intelligent,most Intellectual and Talented nation of the Earth,
Kolkata gives us Five Noble Laureates,
First Oscars !!!
Here people are educated and non-Communal, most of them believe in Gender Equality,
No Discrimination of Caste,
We Bramvins, SC, Muslims, Christians, Jains all together eat kebabs of all kind of 🍖 during Ramadan in Zakaria Street, hopping pandals during Durga Puja...
Life is very Short, don't waste it in the name of Superstition !
Grow up & njoy it!
"Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye"
Your bengali brother from kangladesh are also non communal. They spread secularism by burning durga pandal and destroying durga idols. Secularism exist only where hindus are in majority .
Bengali culture rich with sweat and various non veg , veg with various bangaliii specalized dishes served during navratriii...
They don't believe to ristrict any food with veg or non veg in Navratri....
Navratriii celebration progessed across the country with many communities and cast according to their comforth devine culture and traditions ...🔥🔥🔥😯...
Take it easy I know it's their custom we respect that there is nothing to be proud or be ashamed of relax
Dada Ota sweet not sweat,,,bapre ki engreji spelling er bohor
@@bonggirlworrier2140 🤣🤣🤣
@@kushsingh9088 Proud Bengali will shove pride in your face😢😢😂😂😂😂😂
@@bonggirlworrier2140 200 bochorer british torture er bodla ebhabei nichhi amra😂😂
ok, i am not the expert but i have heard that 'Bali' or sacrifice has been a crucial part of both Kali and Durga pujo according to 'Shakto' rule which is the original way to worship 'Matrika Shakti' in the eastern region of Bharat. So, as Debi herself accepts non-veg as offering, it is very normal to us to eat non-veg during Durga Pujo.
Though through hundreds of years this rules has been changed. now, in many pujo white gourd is sacrificed, the practice of eating non-veg is still going on.
Now dont start an argument saying that she is 'maa', she didn't tell us to sacrifice a poor life, even a goat is her child, 'paap lagega' etc. Invent time machine, go to the past and ask them who have written this rituals and rules of 'Matrika Pujo'.
Durga Saptashati Chapter 12:
Verse 10. ‘When sacrifice is offered, during worship, in the fire-ceremony, and at a great festival, all this poem on my acts must be chanted and heard.
Verse 11. ‘I will accept with love the sacrifice and worship that are made and the fire-offering that is offered likewise, whethere they are done with due knowledge (of sacrifice) or not.
well, as a bengali who performs Navaratri- our family doesn't eat onion, garlic, masoor daal, mushroom, fish, eggs, meat while worshipping Ma Durga (which we do at home on our own)
but in West Bengal, most people celebrate Durga Puja as a festival, not Navaratri. so, most people don't care about not eating non-veg. plus, we offer fish, meat to Ma Durga as a part of tantra rituals - this is as per the shaashtra.
The bali (sacrifice) meats are cooked in veg style too - without onion garlic - again, these are rituals as per our culture.
If people don't perform Navaratri rituals, then they don't have any restrictions on food anyway- its just the culture. But yeah, I kind of appreciate the spiritual aspect of avoiding non veg food- this is one way to celebrate Durga Puja for sure.
but anyway, the main reason of Navaratri is to cleanse our soul through avoiding the sins. Having ahankar (pride) is also a sin, if people from some culture consider themselves superior based on their veg cuisine, then they have failed their navaratri sadhana anyway. No can do anything about that.
The comment section itself shows how divided we are. Some say North Indian, East Indian, etc. It would be better to say that Bengalis or whoever, all over India or outside India, eat non-veg during Navratri or on any other festival, just for their "indriya tripti/vasana." It has nothing to do with our "Maa." Maa Durga is the same for everyone.
I'm a Bengali and I can confirm that the relief you will get from Vegetarian food, can't get from non veg.❤
I’m a Bengali and I confirm I don’t get any relief from only vegetarian food, I get the comfort of food from non vegetarian dishes only.
@@lonelysailor2434 epic 😂😂😂
Both veg and Non veg food is good on its own way.
We are basically Omniterian
@@SusantaHazra-dc9xw as a Bengali,,,, I disagree,
@@lonelysailor2434 To get relief you have to eat vegetables first lol 🤣
We bengalis will eat whatever we want. Who are you guys to dictate us ?? And in non puja days, I will eat beef and pork too. Rok sako to rok lo.
bruh.... it's news... and it's india ...
no one is dictating you....eat all u like😂
enjoy your food
Tui chosma khule Kan sojag kore valo kore shon kotha gulo...kau order kore ni *je jeta khai seta e boleche vdo te*
chup kro
Really? Beef?? Then why you belive in Ma durga?? By saying that word beef you already sidelined yourself with Hinduism.
Apart from cultural and tantric, shakti form of puja etc aspects, i think we Bengalis are one of the most flexible regarding these matters, we curb our religious beliefs as per our happiness and then follow them with having ultimate joy in heart. We find our devotion by enjoying our lives fullest ignoring extra burdens. Wanna eat meat? Welcome! Wanna eat fish? Go ahead! Wanna eat veg only? All yours! Eat and wear whatever you can and be happy❤.
Shakta traditions is properly followed by only few people in bengal rt now
Shakti has already left bengal!
Odisha me bhi non veg khya jata hai
Yes saptami ru but abe sete au khau nahanti
Astamire sabu gan re hue
That’s untrue,I have seen vegan Bengalis skipping out on meat or even milk almost all the time.
Why shouldn't one eat non veg during Durga Puja ?
I dont know why some Bengalis cant admit the fact that they eat nonveg for pleasure and not justify it with culture and heritage. Saying that only makes them less compassionate and disrespectful to nature's creations. Maa Durga would be happy to see animals killed in the name of her homecoming? I doubt. For her all creatures human or animal are equal. I have no problem with people eating whatever its their own choice but justifying it lamely really doest make such people sane.
As a Sanatani hindu who happens to be a bengali, I 100% agree with you
First do some basic analysis before making a news. Bengalis don't celebrate Navratri. Our festival starts from shoshti which is durgapuja. Why are you imposing your festival on us? God is same but rituals are different first understand that. And vegetarianism lol. In few states sell of condom rises exponentially during navratri , do you have the courage to create a video on that? Unnecessarily you kickstart a controversy. Next time you might ask why a mother from Mizoram is not making Idly during pongal😂😂😂
Wtf with the headline..?? Tomorrow they will say why Bengalis don't do garba dance on Navaratri..why they do dhunuchi dance. Crazy people 😅😅
We don't want to show how good we are by avoiding non veg for 7 days navratri or during shavan month and eat rest of the year. We are real people not 2 faced
Indian Express don't have any other news to cover!
1. When people turn aged they try to become spiritual and then try stay far away from kanda, lasoon, egg, non veg. They strictly follow veg diet for the few days of pooja.
2. People who are less aged they might eat these foods. As number of stalls are installed around and people try to enjoy the fullest in these few days.
Lucky that Pawan Kalyan is not in West Bengal or else he would make this a political issue under the pretense of religious faith
Tui beshi Janis sab kichu
Both are absolutely different topics. Choti supporters won't understand that.
And you think Bengalis are supporting the beef laddu
Brother, leave the Bengalis behind, they will not fight among themselves in the name of religion
Alas Bengalis are changing, now they fight in the name of Religion.
Humlog Non Veg isiliye khate hai kyooki hamare culture mein aisa koi rok tok nahi hai ki Festivals mein Non Veg nahi khana hai. But Yes Durga Ashtami,Shiv Ratri, Rath Yatra, Makar Sankranti,Ganesh Chaturthi,Kartik Puja and Janmashtami in Festivals mein humlog Non veg nahi khate.
Many Bengali yogis and spiritual practitioners have historically distanced themselves from meat and preferred fish or vegetarian diets.
-Fish is considered slightly okay, if one has to eat Non-veg because of geographical location, Fish is one of the simplest creature lowest at Evolution ladder. In bengal, fish was easily available.
_Reasons for avoiding meat:_
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Many Bengali yogis followed the principle of ahimsa, avoiding harm to animals.
2. Spiritual purity: Meat was considered tamasic (impure) and detrimental to spiritual growth.
3. Health benefits: Fish was seen as a healthier alternative, providing essential nutrients.
_Influence of Bengali Vaishnavism:_
1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533 CE): Emphasized the importance of ahimsa and vegetarianism.
2. Bhakti movement: Promoted devotion and spiritual practices, including dietary restrictions.
_Notable Bengali yogis and their dietary preferences:_
1. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886 CE): Preferred fish and vegetarian diet.
2. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902 CE): Advocated for vegetarianism and simple living.
3. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952 CE): Followed a lacto-vegetarian diet.
_Traditional Bengali yogic diet:_
1. Fish (macher): Considered sattvic (pure) and acceptable.
2. Vegetables: Emphasized leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains.
3. Fruits: Considered sacred and nutritious.
4. Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter) and milk were considered sacred.
_Scriptural references:_
1. Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 17, Verse 8-10): Discusses sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic foods.
2. Chaitanya Charitamrita (Madhya Lila, Chapter 15): Emphasizes vegetarianism.
We, Bengalis celebrate navaratri in Tantric way,,, whereas northies celebrate that very puja in Vedic-jain/shramana way.....
Happy puja to all.....
I am a bengali but never touched nonveg during durga puja..nd haven't seem anyone doing so in our locality..we strictly follow vegetarian diet during 4days of puja..after doshomi we eat nonveg.
We Bengali dont celebrate NAVARATRI. WE celebrate DURGA PUJO . and in all purana Vedas Upanishads Ayurveda Ramayana Mahabharata etc etc mention non veg food and Animal sacrifices
Food culture derived from locally available food. In Bengal we have large water bodies so fish is a common food
This is a perennial debate. Have often heard people commenting on Dharma as experts. Can these charlatans posing as experts in Dharma define what Dharma is. This is an innocent question from my end with no intention to hurt the sentiments of others. After defining Dharma, I would then ask what is Sanatana Dharma.But first define Dharma. Please note, Dharma and religion are not synonymous, ie, Dharma and religion are not the same thing.Also please explain where in Sanatana Dharma it is mentioned that non veg food is prohibited in auspicious occasions and what's the science behind it. Our nation hosts a multicultural kaleidoscopic society where people of different regions follow different traditions and in Bengal we perform Shakti Puja unlike elsewhere where consuming non veg food is the tradition. This multicultural way of life is the speciality and beauty of our society, a tradition you would not find anywhere else in the world unlike the Abrahamic religions prevailing in other parts whose sole goal is to impose their traditions and practices on the people who do not practise those Abrahamic religions. Hope next time people who try to be champions of our culture explain things rationally and in proper perspective when initiating such debates regarding consuming veg and non veg food. Would also suggest to properly study what our Gita says regarding food items of living beings on earth. Certainly Sri Paramhansa Ramkrishna, Swamy Vivekananda were not naive regarding this issue.
Eastern region follow shaktism ❤️
Please be humble and vegetarian please 🥺 . don't eat innocent animals please 😢
In West Bengal we do not celebrate Navratri, we celebrate Durga Puja and during the celebrations we do not have much restrictions. Also food is a personal choice. Others do not have a say in this.
Why does the rest of India -especially the Hindi belt, not eat what Bengalis eat during navratri ?
We invite the best of Non-Veg Restaurants (irrespective of religion) to the pandals and eat more Non-Veg @ this time than any other time of the year !!
Durga pujo is not navratri. Navratri and durga pujo r totally diff festivals. Navratri worshipped the godess in her 9 forms while Durga pujo is only the worship of Devi Durga during her slaying of mahisasur. Navratri is based on the satvik vasishnav tradition while durga puja is based on tantric agama shastras.
The rituals and puja pattern r completely different. The rituals like kola bou pujo, belli boron, sandhi pujo(when bali is given), dhuno porano etc r not there in navratri.
So before saying anything atleast people shud research before. Eating non-veg is allowed in shakta sect of hinduism as tantras are also the prominent scriptures.