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India and South Asia

International Vegetarian Union (IVU) and India: A
Historical Overview of Congresses and Vegfests

The International Vegetarian Union (IVU) has a long-standing relationship with India,
reflecting the country's rich tradition of vegetarianism and its cultural and spiritual
heritage. India has hosted numerous IVU World Vegetarian Congresses and Vegfests,
highlighting its significant role in the global vegetarian movement.

This report provides a historical overview of the major IVU events held in India.

Ashok Kumar
See Dr. C.K. Ashok Kumar profile here

  • Dr. C.K.Ashok Kumar

    Former IVU Representative: India/South Asia

  • Organizer of the 42nd World Vegfest, 2014

     Anna University, Chennai

  • Co-organizer of the 48th IVU World Vegan Festival, 2023,

    Chennai

  • IVU India and South Asia Ambassador

India International Vegan Festival

India International Vegan Festival

September 27–29, 2013

IVU Supporters

E-INN
E-INN Vegetarian Hotel

Bangalore, India – We make Business A Healthy Affair

IVU Supporter

HappyCow
HappyCow Asia

Veg Restaurants & Health Food Stores

IVU Supporter

Events & Articles

Animal Day and Vegetarian Week, Pakistan – October 2012, photos on IVU Facebook
Veg*ism in India – by the IVU Manager (2012)
Indian Vegan Society 7th Anniversary Event, Karnataka – January 2012, photos on IVU Facebook
Indian Vegan Society 2012
To Nairobi and Dubai – IVU Manager's blog, November 2010
IVU and the Venerable History of Vegetarianism – Video interviews with IVU Manager, recorded in Dubai, December 2010
37th IVU World Veg Congress, Goa, India – 2006
Beach sunset at Goa
beach sunset at Goa
IVU Manager in Mumbai & Gujarat, 2004 – Photos on IVU Facebook

Earlier Veg History

History of India / South Asia Veg Societies

Asia and Pacific up to 1900 – Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka

Ancient India and The East (800 BCE – 232 BCE) – Hinduism, Jainism, Zoroaster, Buddhism and more

Nutrition

Download the Vegetarian Nutrition Booklet for Kids and Adolescents