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India Today
4 days ago
- General
- India Today
From prawns, mutton to fish: Non-vegetarian prasad traditions across India
The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has reportedly directed that all slaughterhouses and meat shops remain closed on August 15, Independence Day. The order has since drawn political reactions, with Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray voicing strong remarked that food choices are a matter of personal freedom, saying, 'They cannot dictate whether we eat vegetarian or non-vegetarian food. We will definitely eat non-veg.'advertisementThackeray's comments come in the backdrop of ongoing discussions around diverse food practices during festivals including instances where certain communities offer non-vegetarian items, such as prawns or fish, as 'prasad'. Here are examples of prasad served during various festivities by different communities:LIST OF TYPES OF PRASAD1. Fish and muttonIn some Shakta or Tantric worship settings, non-vegetarian offerings constitute Vimala Temple (Puri, Odisha) A Shakti Peetha within the Jagannath complex, during Durga Puja, a goat is sacrificed before dawn and fish from the sacred Markanda tank is cooked and offered to Goddess Vimala. This ritual food, known as Bimala Parusa, is then distributed as prasad to devotees who witness the ceremony.2. Goat meat (mutton)Goat sacrifice followed by distribution of the meat is practiced in select Tarkulha Devi Temple (Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh) During Navratri (especially around Chaitra Ram Navami), goats are sacrificed as offerings to the goddess, and the meat is cooked and shared as prasad.3. Fish offeringsFish, sometimes alongside meat, is included in Tantric Parassinikadavu Temple, Kerala (Temple of Lord Muthappan) Incinerated fish along with toddy are offered to the deity and distributed as Temple, Assam, One of the prevalent Shakti Peethas, this temple offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian bhogs, including goat meat and fish chutney, as prasad (excluding onion or garlic).4. Fermented fish-based dishesSome regional religious feasts make use of fermented fish these are part of tradition, no specific temple is tied to this type of prasad in the sources you provided, so it remains a regional custom rather than a temple-based practice.5. Fish & meat offeringsTemple: Tarapith Temple, West Bengal A well-known Tantric shrine where goat meat (mutton) and shol maach (fish) form essential parts of the bhog (prasd). During special occasions like Kaushiki Amavasya or Ambubachi, complex meals featuring a variety of rice dishes, curries, fried vegetables, sweets, mutton, and fish preparations are The information presented in this article is based on credible and published reportage from reputable sources. The examples and descriptions provided are for informational purposes only and do not reflect the views or endorsements of this publication.- Ends
The Star
10-08-2025
- General
- The Star
Cake and flowers from Malaysia to Singapore
Ties that bind: Vimala presenting the cake to Tan in conjunction with Singapore's 60th National Day celebration, in front of the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore. — Photo taken from the AKPS BSI Facebook page JOHOR BARU: To mark their close ties, Malaysia's border agency gifted its Singapore counterpart with a cake and white orchid in conjunction with the island republic's 60th National Day. The symbolic handover was done in front of the Woodlands Checkpoint on Saturday. Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) assistant commander Vimala Ramalinggam headed a team of officers from the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex (BSI) to present the 6kg cake and potted orchid to Woodlands Immigration and Checkpoints Authority assistant commander Tan Zhaofeng. The orchid is Singapore's national flower. The island republic celebrated its 60th National Day on Saturday. Every year, the two agencies commemorate each other's national day celebrations. They also organise regular visits and exchange programmes to enhance cooperation in managing one of the world's busiest land crossings. Besides BSI in Johor Baru, the other land checkpoint with Singapore is the Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ complex at the Second Link. Traffic has been heavy in Johor since Friday due to the long weekend holiday in Singapore.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- The Hindu
Set up internal complaints committee, Industrial Safety official tells construction units
In a move to strengthen workplace safety, the Joint Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Tiruchi, R. Vimala, has issued a directive to all factories and establishments engaged in building and other construction work in Tiruchi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, and Karur districts to comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employers in the construction sector should immediately constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at their workplaces to address grievances related to sexual harassment. According to the Act, setting up a committee is mandatory, and failure to comply can result in penalties of up to ₹50,000, she said. Employers have been instructed to display the details of ICC members and the grievance redress mechanism in prominent locations within the factory premises so they are easily visible to all employees. Additionally, Ms. Vimala referred to the government's latest guidelines, issued through G.O.(MS) No. 64 of the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment (SW3-2) department of June 18, 2025, which lay out standard operating procedures for handling sexual harassment complaints. All establishments are instructed to strictly adhere to these procedures.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Govt. Taluk Hospital in Vaniyambadi inundated after heavy downpour
A day-long heavy rain inundated the Government Taluk Hospital in Vaniyambadi town on Saturday, causing trouble to patients and hospital authorities, who had to wade through knee-deep stagnant rainwater. Located between the bus terminus and railway crossing, the hospital, inaugurated in 1957, has 144 beds for in-patients. Hospital authorities said that on an average, they get between 500 and 700 outpatients every day. 'Over the years, the hospital premises sank lower than the road level due to repeated re-laying of the stretch without milling. Also, drains around the hospital have been clogged for many years,' B. Vimala, a resident, said. Residents said that the hospital is a lifeline for key towns such as Vaniyambadi, Natrampalli, Alangayam, Jolarpet and Ambur. It functions round the clock, and has most of the advanced facilities such as CT scanner, X-ray, operation theatres, and adequate stock of medicines. Apart from major towns, more than 30 villages are also dependent on the hospital for timely medical care. However, it gets easily flooded even if it merely drizzles. Municipal officials said the hospital was located in a low-lying area near Kannamapudur lake, which has encroachments that in turn resulted in inundation. Moreover, the stormwater drains, which are small, were built many years ago. They cannot handle a large volume of floodwater discharged from the town and the lake. 'Municipal staff are discharging stagnant water from the hospital premises. Drains around the facility are also being unclogged. A proposal for a new STP [Sewage Treatment Plant] has been sent to the government for its nod to prevent such inundation,' S. Musthaba, Commissioner, Vaniyambadi municipality, told The Hindu. Major towns such as Ambur, Jolarpet, Vellore, Gudiyatham, Tiruvannamalai, Polur, Arakkonnam, Ranipet, Cheyyar and Vandavasi also received rain. The downpour, which lasted for several hours, has brought residents a much needed relief as they have been reeling under soaring temperatures that reached over 40 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. 'Heavy rain will help increase groundwater in the region as the farming season has begun. This will reduce the dependence on borewells to irrigate farmlands,' said C. Kasi, a farmer. A rain-related accident claimed the life of a 38-year-old poultry farmer, K. Murugan, in Marudalam village near Walajah town. He was electrocuted while trying to switch on the lights in his poultry shed during heavy rain. A case has been registered, and the police are investigating the circumstances. People have been urging authorities to improve maintenance of electrical systems to avoid such accidents.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PI women leaders slam govt for ignoring poll promises
Rajamahendravaram: Leaders of the CPI Women Federation (AP Mahila Samakhya) have strongly criticised the ruling coalition government in Andhra Pradesh for neglecting the promises made during the election campaign. Addressing the state-level meeting of the Federation held at the CPI office in Rajahmundry on Saturday, prominent leaders Durga Bhavani and Vimala, who were present as chief guests, expressed serious concerns over the increasing atrocities against women since the formation of the new government. Speaking to the media, the leaders demanded stringent laws to curb crimes against women. They also condemned the steep rise in the prices of essential commodities and electricity charges, stating that the burden is breaking the backs of common people. The federation urged the government to issue ration cards to eligible women immediately. Referring to the previous government's housing program, the leaders alleged that while land ownership certificates were distributed, the actual plots were not shown. They appealed to the present government to at least identify and allocate the promised land. According to them, over 4.5 million women across the state are still waiting for housing sites. CPI National Executive Member Akkineni Vanaja also addressed the gathering, accusing the central government of pursuing anti-people policies. She criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being more focused on elections than on national security. She also alleged a sharp increase in attacks on Muslim minorities across the country. Women leaders from various districts took part in the meeting. From East Godavari district, P Lavanya, Yamini, and Kondavathi were present.
