Man beheads buffalo at Hindu ceremony in Kathmandu
This was taken in April 2005 in Patan Durbar Square Kathmandu Nepal a world heritage site famous for its Newar architecture This courtyard is in Mul Chowk palace built by the Malla kings in 1666 At this time of year little dasain is celebrated with the sacrificial slaughter of chickens goats and water buffalo to appease the Hindu gods Tourists look on at times shocked and aghast but also curious The event has a primal fascination that embraces life and death The octagonal triple roofed tower in the background is the Taleju Bhawani temple
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