In which country are there more vegetarians than in any other country in the world?

Vegetarianism has roots in ancient India. In fact, currently 70% of the world's vegetarians are Indians and there are more vegetarians in India than in any other country in the world. Vegetarianism has long been the cornerstone of Hinduism with the concept of ahimsa or "non-violence" at its center. In 1847, the first Vegetarian Society was formed in England. Those congregated there actually coined the term "vegetarian" and gave the movement legitimacy. Similar societies spread throughout Europe thereafter.

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Cari G.

Different types of vegetarians in India as well. Root vegetables only, for one.

David Holmes

Darlene Davidson, I grew up with Indian food and love it. My grandmother's vegetable meals were delicious.

Marion Haggard

Cow isn't the only animal protein they give up, also goat, chicken, fish, sheep etc.

ninakamwene

Got this one, and all I know is that most huge animals on land are vegetarians. I am an omnivore and like it. I eat everything in moderation. Thank you.

Mensamia

Irma Rivera, what about all the gmo fruits and veggies and all the stuff they spray on and all over the veggies and fruit???

cathie

When I had my labs done by doctor when I was vegan she was shocked because she had never seen them come back so good on anyone before.

Anna Grimes

Yes, they worship animals...cows etc...upon reading about the culture they won't even kill rats...on a T.V. series that I watched they brought a cow into their home and walked it around each room to bless the home and give them goodluck.

Mary McAvinew Bowles

I've been a vegetarian for 25 years. I love trying different recipes from other cultures.

Andy the educated troglodyte

Les Griffin, Bambi isn't real...and yes, it's ok that big cats eat deer, they aren't designed for peas and lentils...

Satish Chandran

Buddhism preached Non killing of animals and fellow human. Thiruvalluvar,poet,said that love could not enter One's mind ,if One eats animal flesh to develop body. Ghandhi was ahimsa follower.