Assam's Billeswar Temple Revives Traditional 11-Day Durga Puja with Animal Sacrifices
The Sri Sri Billeswar Devalaya temple in Assam's Nalbari district has revived its centuries-old royal tradition of Durga Puja celebrations, beginning with prayers to Maa Shailputri after Mahalaya. The 11-day festival includes worship of all nine forms of Goddess Durga and features traditional animal sacrifices, with 49 buffaloes registered for sacrifice on Maha Navami and goats, ducks, and pigeons on Maha Ashtami. Rituals such as Chandi Puja, Kali Puja, and Panchabali are also part of the festivities.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 37/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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theassamtribune broke this story on 11 Oct, 08:19 am. Other outlets followed.