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Gadhimai festival



Why in the news?
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has called on the neighbouring country's Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, to take decisive action to halt mass slaughter of animals during the Gadhimai Festival from December 7 to 9.
Key Points:
Celebrated every five years, this year's edition will take place at the Gadhimai Temple in Bara District. The festival, famous for animal sacrifice, is one of the largest and most controversial slaughter events. 
It ranks as one of the world’s largest animal sacrifice festivals, drawing thousands of devotees from Nepal, India, and beyond.
The practices, which involve the mass decapitation of animals, expose butchers, temple workers, and attendees to pathogens, potentially triggering outbreaks of zoonotic diseases such as avian influenza, anthrax, and leptospirosis.
Supreme Court Rulings:
India (2014): The Supreme Court ordered that neighboring Indian states restrict the transport of animals for the Gadhimai festival.
Nepal (2016): The Supreme Court ruled that the government should phase out and discourage animal sacrifices. However, this ruling has been largely ignored, and the sacrifices continue.
IN SHORT:
Gadhimai festival is celebrated every 5 years in Nepal's Bara district
Peta India urges Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to stop animal sacrifice
Cites risks posed by slaughter to public health, animal welfare, environment


Useful information for all competitive exams:
Nepal:

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia.
Capital: Kathmandu
President: Ram Chandra Poudel (3rd President of Nepal)
Currency: Nepalese rupee (Rs, रू) (NPR)

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