Every five years around November and December, hundreds of thousands to millions of Hindus flock to a temple in ... the sheer number of animals slaughtered and offered as sacrifice.

Researchers analyzed the 1,500-year-old remains of six elite individuals buried together in a pyramid-like temple.

“This temple is recognised as the largest animal sacrifice site in the world… [and] I am the eleventh generation continuing the tradition,” Shiva Chaudhari, the high priest, told the Telegraph.

She said the temple told people they may donate money instead of offering an animal for sacrifice, designating specific amounts for each animal. “People, particularly women, have started to be ...

Held every five years, the sacrifice is the culmination of a month-long celebration to honour the Hindu goddess Gadhimai in return for prosperity. “This temple is recognised as the largest animal ...