Haridwar Saints Urge Restaurants to Rename 'Biryani' to 'Veg Pulao'
In Haridwar, members of the Akhand Parshuram Akhara have initiated a campaign urging local eateries to remove the term 'biryani' from their signboards and menus. They propose that to maintain the religious sanctity of the holy city, 'veg biryani' should be renamed 'veg pulao'. The saints have visited various food vendors throughout Haridwar, asserting that since 'biryani' is traditionally associated with meat dishes, its presence in this sacred religious site could offend the sentiments of local residents and visiting devotees.
Members of the Akhara clarified that this proposed change would not negatively impact vendors' businesses but would instead honor the religious feelings of the Sanatani community. One member stated, 'Haridwar is a sacred city. We have requested shopkeepers not to sell this dish, which is synonymous with meat, under the name 'biryani' here. We have asked them to sell it as 'veg pulao'.'