- By Deeksha Gour
- Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:45 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Meat Shops Closed: Bengaluru's Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has prohibited the sale and slaughter of all types of meat in the city on Sunday, April 6, coinciding with the celebration of Ram Navami. The decision was communicated in a notice issued by the Joint Director of the BBMP's Animal Husbandry Department.
Meat Sale Ban In MP, UP
This ban follows similar actions in other regions. The Maihar district in Madhya Pradesh had already restricted the sale and purchase of meat, fish and eggs within the Maihar Nagar Palika limits during the Navratri festival, running from March 30 to April 7. Additionally, Varanasi's Municipal Corporation announced that all meat shops would remain closed throughout the Navratri festival, a decision supported by awareness campaigns and enforcement efforts.
Ram Navami 2025
These restrictions are in place as part of the Chaitra Navratri celebrations, which began on March 30. Navratri, meaning 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, collectively known as Navdurga. The festival culminates on Rama Navami, marking the birth of Lord Ram.
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Hyderabad Liquor Shops Closed On Ram Navami
In a related development, Authorities have imposed a temporary alcohol ban in parts of Hyderabad and Secunderabad from 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, April 6, for Sri Rama Navami celebrations. All toddy shops and bars attached to restaurants must remain shut, though bars in star hotels and registered clubs are exempt. The move aims to ensure peace during the festival. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has declared dry days on April 6 (Ram Navami), April 10 (Mahavir Jayanti), and April 18 (Good Friday). As per the Delhi Excise Rules, liquor shops will remain closed to honour the religious significance of these days.
