Haridwar, June 6 -- In a unique move to maintain the "sanctity" of the holy city, seers from the Akhand Parshuram Akhada have launched a campaign in Haridwar, demanding that food stalls and vendors stop using the word 'Biryani' on their signboards and menus.

The seers visited various food stalls and carts across the city, urging shopkeepers to rename 'Veg Biryani' to 'Veg Pulao.' They argued that since Haridwar is a revered religious destination, the term 'Biryani', which is traditionally associated with non-vegetarian cuisine, should be avoided to protect the religious sentiments of the local population and visiting devotees.

Speaking on the initiative, members of the Akhand Parshuram Akhada stated that they have requested shopkeepers ...