Are Hindus allowed to eat carnivorous plants such as figs?

Around the world there are over 700 varieties of figs, but they all fall into four types: Common: Common figs (such as the Brown Turkey) do not require pollination from another tree, or from a wasp. read more

If you mean a common fig like the below one, Hindus are allowed to eat it, as it is not carnivorous. Actually, figs are not carnivorous. The wasps lay their eggs on the flowers while pollinating, so the larva grows inside the fruit and become adults. read more

Over the ages and around the world, Hindus have followed a variety of diets predicated on geography and socio-economic status. Although vegetarianism has never been a requirement for Hindus and modern Hindus eat more meat than ever before, no follower of this oldest of world religions will ever deny that vegetarianism promotes spiritual life. read more