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Is Beef a Delicacy in India? The Regional, Religious, and Culinary Truth

Jan 3, 2026 •

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According to a National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) study, millions of Indians consume beef or buffalo meat, challenging the widespread narrative of complete abstention. This reality sparks the question: is beef a delicacy in India, or is its status a matter of complex regional, religious, and culinary divides?

Do all Indians not eat beef? The surprising regional and religious differences

Dec 30, 2025 •

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According to a 2014 report by the National Sample Survey Office, beef consumption is negligible in northern and central India, yet is culturally ingrained in states like Kerala and Goa. The idea that all Indians do not eat beef is a common misconception, overlooking the nation's immense diversity shaped by religion, region, and social customs.