Kolkata’s Bonedi Bari Durga Pujas stick to ‘non-veg’; reject Bageshwar Baba’s ‘veg only’ push
Kolkata’s elite Bonedi Bari Durga puja committees have refused the demand of self‑proclaimed godman Bageshwar Baba to make the festivities strictly vegetarian. Despite his public call for a ‘veg‑only’ puja, the traditional celebrations will continue serving non‑vegetarian dishes. The clash has ignited heated political and social discussions across Bengal about religious authority and cultural practices, and have drawn criticism from political parties and cultural groups.