Suvendu Adhikari Eats Fish Bhog At Kalighat, Revives Bengal’s Food, Faith Debate

“People can eat whatever they want, we don't control it. As a Bengali, I will eat what Bengalis eat. Today, I ate the offering which included fish and basanti rice. However, on ashtami, I also offer pushpanjali and follow a sattvik diet. That does not dilute the Sanatani traditions,” Adhikari said while talking to the reporters.

Dhirendra Krishna Garg, 30, the chief priest of Bageshwar Dham and popularly called Bageshwar Baba, was in Bengal last week to attend the three-day Hanumant Katha at Liluah in Howrah district. On Saturday, he was hosted by Adhikari for a dinner.

While addressing the people at Lilua, Bageshwar Baba said, "Please don't mind but there is something I don't like about West Bengal. During Navratri and Durga Puja non-vegetarian food is consumed near the pandals. All sorts of dirty food are prepared."