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Kanwar Camps in Uttar Pradesh Serve Onion‑Garlic Free Pizza, Momo and Hakka Noodles
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🗓 08 Aug 2026, 09:37 PM
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Kanwar camps across Uttar Pradesh have expanded their menus to include onion‑garlic free pizza, momo, hakka noodles and more, catering to the dietary preferences of pilgrims.
During the annual Kanwar Yatra, thousands of devotees congregate along the Ganga and its tributaries, setting up temporary camps to offer free meals.
In recent years, camp organizers in Uttar Pradesh have diversified the food served, adding items such as onion-garlic free pizza, momo, and hakka noodles, alongside traditional staples.
These additions cater to the dietary preferences of many pilgrims, many of whom observe vegetarianism and avoid onions and garlic due to religious beliefs.
The Ministry of Tourism and local NGOs have supported the expansion, noting that the new menu helps attract a broader range of visitors and improves the overall experience.
In recent years, camp organizers in Uttar Pradesh have diversified the food served, adding items such as onion-garlic free pizza, momo, and hakka noodles, alongside traditional staples.
These additions cater to the dietary preferences of many pilgrims, many of whom observe vegetarianism and avoid onions and garlic due to religious beliefs.
The Ministry of Tourism and local NGOs have supported the expansion, noting that the new menu helps attract a broader range of visitors and improves the overall experience.