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Hinduism is considered the world's oldest living religion and is today the third largest religion of the world. For religiously observant Hindus, diet has long been inextricably entwined with religious practices and beliefs in not only what they eat, but how they eat. A common Hindu saying is, "food is God," and Hindus take the old adage, "you are what you eat," very literally.

hindu's often eat holy food, which is blessed by god such as nuts , and pistachious. they also have this sugar rock (Jaggery) thing which you can eat. in some temples they provide free food made by volunteers

Yes, Hindus eat blessed food at Temples. But, the food item could be almost anything depending on the Hindu-sect's religious customs and practices. For example: in North India and most Vaishnav sects prefer nuts, dry-fruits, Laddoos, Payasam (cooked sweeten rice sometimes with milk). Don't get surprised but many temples dedicated for lord Shiva in eastern India, offerings could be Ganja or Bhang and in temples dedicated to goddess Shakti (Kali or Durga) may offer cooked meat after sacrifices of goat, even buffalo. Practiced Hinduism is vast and differs so much within its three main sects - Vishnavs, Shivaites, and Shaktas. Besides, geographical regional practices are also have influences on what can or can't be served in temples. Hindus in Nepal even gets pig's meat as temple offerings. Quite surprised practises are prevalent in Hindu Bali, too. But, in general, most Hindu temples offerings are, as mentioned by earlier person, dryfruits, nuts, and/or some sweet

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Hinduism forbids eating of meat & beef. Other that than any vegetables are permitted to eat.

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