Paper short abstract:

Present paper explores that how Religion and dietary practices act as a binding force for a particular community . Various religious groups include food as a vital and inherent component of the expression of their faith.

Paper long abstract:

Regulations and norms governing. food practices may vary from one belief system to the next. Yet the role of food in binding a religious community together is fundamental to all. there are various ceremonial occasions in every culture where food gets huge priority Fasting is a familiar hindu practice usually considered to be 'praying with the body'. It is believed to improve spiritual discipline - by overcoming the sensations of the physical world and focussing on prayer and spiritual growth. there are various ceremonial occasions in every culture where food gets huge priority