Temple Rituals That Redefine Sacred Food, In places like Kamakhya and Kalighat, prasad reflects local culture, not just pan-Indian norms
n certain sacred temples like Kamakhya, Kalighat, and Tarapith, ritual offerings of fish (and sometimes meat or alcohol) are not seen as offensive—they are acts of deep devotion rooted in local culture and Tantric traditions. Far from mainstream temple norms, these practices reflect how sacred food is shaped by geography, history, and devotional sincerity rather than rigid vegetarian ideals
Why We Chose This For You:
We chose this because it flips our sanitized idea of “pure” offerings on its head. It’s a vivid invitation to see how devotion can be raw, local, and deeply human—where offerings reflect the soul of a place, not pan-Indian perfection.
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