Nepal Gadhimai festival (incl. khukuris)

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More Images at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8377627.stm

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More Images at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8377627.stm
 
In the mist, in the smoke.

Thank you for the excellent post.
Over 5 million folks. That's a lot of grilling and gathering.

Be Well Folks,
May you all have prosperity.

Mark
 
"Over the next two days more than a quarter of a million animals are expected to be slaughtered for Gadhimai - a goddess of power.

"Sacrifice is a seen as a way of thanking the deity for good luck, or asking her for fortune and prosperity.

"Two hundred and fifty local men have been given licences to slaughter the animals using traditional khukuri knives.

"Spectators queue to watch the killing, each paying 20 Nepali rupees (26 cents)."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8375591.stm
 
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