Entire village follows vegetarian lifestyle
Summary
Sambu Village in Dhankuta’s Shahidbhumi Rural Municipality has followed a strict vegetarian lifestyle for generations, avoiding meat, fish, alcohol and animal sacrifice in all households. Followers of the Saint Kabir Panth say their customs are rooted in compassion, non-violence and religious identity.
Key Points
- Every household in Sambu Village in Dhankuta follows a strict vegetarian lifestyle and avoids rearing animals for meat.
- Villagers do not consume meat, fish, alcohol or tobacco and do not practice animal sacrifice during festivals or family ceremonies.
- The community follows the Saint Kabir Panth and marks its homes with Tulsi shrines and white flags bearing the word 'Satyanam'.
- Residents say the tradition dates back nearly a century, when ancestors adopted the faith in India and later returned to Dhankuta.
