India is diverse with its large population belonging to numerous ethnicities, religious beliefs, and minority groups. Naturally, the food habits of such a diverse populace are generally rooted in their religious beliefs. Not to forget, India is one of the few countries in the world with a very high vegetarian population, and numerous communities within the vegetarian community rely on special diet restrictions based on religious beliefs and their attitude towards non-violence.
For instance, the Jain and Buddhist communities in India have religious restrictions in consuming vegetables like onion, garlic, potato, root-vegetables, etc. The rationale behind avoiding such foods lies in the belief that unearthing vegetables may injure or kill microorganisms, insects, other living creatures, etc. Since non-violence is one of the major tenets of the Jain and Buddhist religious values, other Indian religious communities also understand and welcome this belief with open arms. This is what makes India truly secular. Therefore numerous restaurants and even high-end hotels accommodate such foods as a separate part of their food menu.
Such foods with numerous restrictions, high nutritious value, religious beliefs, and preparatory norms are classified under Satvic foods. The word ‘sattva’ is a ‘guna’ (attribute) of the human mind and can be translated as ‘pure essence’. To elaborate on the understanding of an attribute like the Sattva guna –the Yoga shastras states that the finest part of one’s food goes on to form the subtle parts of our mind or the unconscious. Hence a lot of stress is given to the preparation and consumption of Satvic foods during holy months and religious fasting in India.
Satvic food on trains
Every year millions of pilgrims travel from different corners of India to religious destinations by train. Most of these pilgrims maintain a Satvic diet during their travel and a hectic train journey may prevent them from getting Satvic food while on the move.
Recognizing such needs of pilgrim passengers, the IRCTC has actively taken an interest in the preparation and distribution of Satvic foods via carefully selected e-catering partners like Zoop.
Zoop pays special attention to the needs of railway passengers regarding Satvic foods when they place online food order in train journeys. We also understand that pilgrims travel in large groups and would like to order in bulk. With nearly 250+ railway stations acting as satellite delivery points for Zoop, online food delivery in train is very easy for passengers. Simply enter your PNR number and the number of people to place your order and wait for your delivery to arrive at your berth. You need not worry about the number of railway food delivery; we have been able to fulfil more than 500+ food deliveries in a single order!
Zoop — an authorised e-catering partner of IRCTC
The IRCTC has very strict rules for food preparation and online food delivery in train. Additionally, the food must comply with the FSSAI guidelines which include approval of following food preparation practices for Satvic foods.
Zoop is an authorised e-catering partner with the IRCTC and is successfully fulfilling food preparations and delivery checks to the satisfaction of passengers and the Indian Railways for a very long time. For instance, we even follow the railway food delivery practice of Satvic foods before sunset as followed by Jain food practices.
So the next time you order your online khana in train, try Zoop! We also offer discounts for frequent travellers and on bulk orders!! Trust Zoop to make your journey an amazing experience, and let us take care of your food preferences on your next train trip.
Source: https://zoopfood.blogspot.com/2021/03/order-satvic-khana-on-your-next-train.html
