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Food Restrictions and Taboos Among Different Castes
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Which caste in India traditionally avoids eating non-vegetarian food, including eggs?
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Brahmins
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Brahmins, who belong to the priestly class in the Hindu caste system, traditionally follow a vegetarian diet. This practice is rooted in the belief that consuming meat, especially beef, is associated with violence and impurity.