The Greater Bengaluru Authority has officially declared a city-wide prohibition on the sale and slaughter of meat for the entire day of Tuesday, November 25, 2025. This temporary ban is being implemented to mark a day of religious observance.
What is the reason behind the meat ban?
The directive from the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) specifically states that the restriction is in honour of Sadhu Vaswani Jayanti. On this day, the authority has ordered the prohibition of animal slaughter in all slaughterhouses and the sale of meat in meat shops within the limits of Greater Bengaluru.
Who was Sadhu Vaswani?
Sadhu Vaswani was a revered spiritual leader, philosopher, and educator. He was a prominent advocate for compassion towards all living beings, which is a core principle behind the 'no-meat' day observed on his birthday. His teachings emphasized vegetarianism and non-violence, inspiring his followers to abstain from meat consumption on this day as a mark of respect and to practice ahimsa.
Impact and observance in the city
This annual order means that butchers and meat shop owners across the city must keep their establishments closed for the 24-hour period. For residents and visitors, this translates to a day when purchasing non-vegetarian food items from local markets will not be possible. The GBA's announcement serves as an official reminder to businesses and the public to prepare for this one-day change in the city's usual culinary landscape.
