no, it is not necessary for a Hindu to be vegetarian. In some apart of India Hindu people eat meat. However beef is a strict no no.
yes, most of the hindus are vegetarian. The main reason of this is Non violent belief of Hinduism.
Vegetarianism
Because 'Vegetarianism ' prevents cruelity of animals.
It's probably the oldest diet as vegetable based foods are easier to acquire than are animal based foods....the world's oldest religion, Hinduism advocates vegetarianism.
Anti war organizing. Vegetarianism.
Buddhism helped promote vegetarianism--the practice of ahimsa, or nonviolence.
Animals are affected by vegetarianism as well as the environment and the people who partake in vegetarianism.
There are a few forbidden foods for Hindus:Beef.Exotic animals and wild animals.Some sects of Hinduism (Vaishnavism) encourage vegetarianism, whereas others eat meat.
The lifestyle for Hinduism includes adherence to dharma (duty/righteousness), practicing rituals, meditation, yoga, vegetarianism in some cases, respecting nature, and embracing a wide range of cultural and regional practices.
Vegetarianism
Some religions that promote vegetarianism include Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. These belief systems prioritize non-violence and respect for all living beings, leading followers to adopt a vegetarian diet as a way to practice compassion.
Yes; there is much heated debate as to what constitutes vegetarianism and how healthy it is.
There isn't anything called a Hindu diet. However, Hinduism does encourage vegetarianism. Hence, one does find many vegetarians amongst Hindus. Another thing to note is that most Hindus prefer not to eat beef as cow is considered holy.