Know About The Place In India Where Onion Is Completely Banned


By Chetna Shree20, May 2025 09:00 AMthedailyjagran.com

PLACE WHERE ONION IS BANNED

Do you know that there is a place in India where onion is completely banned, and you will find it even at the shops? Tap to know about it.

WIDELY USED INGREDIENTS IN DISHES

Onion is a widely used ingredient in most of the dishes. There are various Indian households where food preparation starts with adding onions.

COMMON HOUSEHOLD NEED

There are very few households where onion is not used. It is an important part of dishes. Different region in India have different ways to use it.

ONION IS BANNED

Surprisingly, there is a place in India where onion is completely banned. Neither is it used in dishes, nor is it sold in shops. People of this region do not eat onions.

WHERE IS IT BANNED?

Onions are banned in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. It is the home of Maa Vaishno Devi and holds significant value in Hinduism, and people come from other states to seek blessings.

WHY ARE ONIONS BANNED?

Katra is the abode of Maa Vaishno Devi. To value the religion and maintain purity, onions are banned by the government.

NO ONION IN KATRA

Whenever you visit Katra, you will not find a single dish of onion or even a raw onion. The dishes made in restaurants are onion-free. Onion selling is banned here.

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