Beheaded black male goat just sacrificed by the ritual slaughter in the main sanctuary in the Dakshinkali Temple near Kathmandu, Nepal. One of the major Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to the goddess Kali is known for its animal sacrifices which take place in the main sanctuary.

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