Oct. 10 - Veg!

74% of West Bengalis are Hindu according to the last census. Most Hindus are vegetarian, though some consider chicken to be part of a "veg" diet. It's taken a few weeks but I'm finally adjusting to seeing vegetarian so prominently announced.

Every menu has its items divided first by culture or cuisine, then by vegetarian or non-vegetarian. The vegetarian selection usually out numbers the ones with meat - mutton, chicken & some times pork. I bought a Kolkata restaurant guide & the "vegetarian only" list equals all the other restaurants combined! Ready-made clothing in large outlets like Target often have designations as to whether only vegetable based dyes were used in the fabric. Even household products market their vegetarianism!