Sliced heads of water buffalos are seen lying on the ground after being sacrificed during the Dasain festival in Kathmandu October 5, 2011. Hindus in Nepal sacrificed animals during the festival as part of celebrations held throughout the country, worshipping Goddess Durga and celebrating the victory over evil.
A man carries in a shopping bag ducks to be sacrificed at a livestock market in Kathmandu October 3, 2011. The Hindu festival of Navaratri, also known as the Dasain festival, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Hindus will also offer sacrificial animals during the festival.
A Hindu man prepares to slaughter a water buffalo at a sacrificial ceremony during the Dasain festival in Kathmandu October 5, 2011. Hindus in Nepal sacrificed animals during the festival as part of celebrations held throughout the country, worshipping Goddess Durga and celebrating the victory over evil.
Hindus prepare a goat for sacrifice during the Dasain festival in Kathmandu October 5, 2011. Hindus in Nepal sacrificed animals during the festival as part of celebrations held throughout the country, worshipping Goddess Durga and celebrating the victory over evil.
The head of a goat is placed in front of a car as an offering after being sacrificed during the Dasain festival in Kathmandu October 5, 2011. It is believed that by offering sacrifices to the vehicles during this day, accidents and bad luck can be prevented. Hindus in Nepal sacrificed animals during the festival as part of celebrations held throughout the country, worshipping Goddess Durga and celebrating the victory over evil.
Devotees sacrifice a buffalo calf as part of a ritual during the Durga Puja festival in Agartala, capital of India's northeastern state of Tripura October 5, 2011. The festival is one of the most popular for Bengali Hindus, who believe that the goddess Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil.
Hindu devotees sever a buffalo calf's head as part of a sacrifice, during the 'Durga Puja' religious festival in Netrokona October 5, 2011. The festival is one of the most popular for Bengali Hindus, who believe that the goddess Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil.
Hindu devotees pull a buffalo calf for sacrifice during the 'Durga Puja' religious festival as villagers gather to watch in Netrokona October 5, 2011. The festival is one of the most popular for Bengali Hindus, who believe that the goddess Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil.
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