When we learnt about India's history from our geography teachers in school, and saw pictures of the magnificent architectural marvels of Sanchi, Ajanta, Ellora and Khajurao, one question that came to our mind was – why were the temples constructed?

Vegetarianism is one of the most widely followed dietetic practices in India today. The custom stretches beyond Hinduism, to Jainism and Buddhism which preach similar ideologies. Ethics, health, environment and religion are some key reasons associated with vegetarianism. In this article, we will break down some of the common questions related to vegetarianism and shed light on how it originated in India, what are its religious aspects etc.