No Non-Veg Near Durga Puja In Bengal: Bageshwar Baba

Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Shastri's appeal to avoid non-veg near Durga Puja idols sparked backlash from Bengali Hindus, including self-described nationalists. Critics called it an "outsider" imposing a vegetarian template on Bengal's distinct traditions, where fish and mutton are integral to the festival. VHP's earlier advisory also drew similar resistance.