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Food consumption data in terms of dietary diversity is a vital source for examining the nutrition status of mothers. Diversity in diet is a reliable proxy indicator for quality and quantity of diet in different geographic settings. This study attempts to assess, the regional pattern of dietary diversity among mothers, its determinants and link with their nutritional status in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It uses the CNSM and CNSG data, collected from 2,809 mothers of under two years and 4,828 mothers of under-five children in the year 2012 and 2014 respectively. The regional level socio-economic and cultural diversity reflects on diet diversities. Gujarat is predominantly a vegetarian state where milk and fruits are consumed universally across all the regions. While in Maharashtra, more than two-third consume non-vegetarian food. The consumption of milk and fruits differ across the regions and classes. The dietary score indicates that 37% of women from Gujarat consume more diversified food compared to 23% from Maharashtra. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]