Nepal's Gadhimai festival sees thousands of animals sacrificed despite court order to phase it out.

The Gadhimai festival in Nepal, held every five years, involves the mass sacrifice of thousands of animals, including buffaloes, goats, and pigeons, to honor the Hindu goddess Gadhimai for prosperity. Despite the Nepalese Supreme Court's order to phase out animal sacrifice, the practice continues to face criticism from animal rights activists who have rescued hundreds of animals. Local devotees see the ritual as a crucial part of their tradition.

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