World's largest animal sacrifice goes ahead despite outcrySome 200 butchers are taking part in the ritual sacrifice of an estimated 200,000 animals. BARIYARPUR, Nepal: Hindu worshippers began killing thousands of buffalo Tuesday in reputedly the world's biggest animal sacrifice, held every five years in a remote corner of Nepal, despite efforts to end the bloodshed. The Gadhimai Festival kicked off in the early hours amid tight security, with the ceremonial slaughter of a goat, rat, chicken, pig and a pigeon. An estimated 200,000 animals ranging from goats to rats were butchered during the last two-day Gadhimai Festival in 2014, held in honour of the Hindu goddess of power. But animal rights activists say both government agencies as well as temple committees have failed to implement these rulings.

Source: Bangkok Post December 03, 2019 07:55 UTC