India, Nov. 24 -- The sale of meat and animal slaughter will be banned in Bengaluru on Tuesday, November 25. According to directives issued by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), all slaughterhouses and meat shops will remain closed on Tuesday on the occasion of Sadhu Vaswani Jayanti.

''Within the jurisdiction of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, on Tuesday, dated 25-11-2025, on the occasion of "Sadhu Vaswani Jayanti," animal slaughter in slaughterhouses and the sale of meat in meat shops across the Greater Bengaluru area have been completely prohibited,'' GBA posted on X.

Across India, the practice of observing meat-free days on significant occasions is common, reflecting the country's diverse beliefs, customs, and traditions. Such d...