Animal Sacrifice Conducted at Agartala's Durgabari Temple Under Supreme Court Restrictions
At Agartala's Durgabari temple, a buffalo and several goats were sacrificed during the Maha Nabami rituals of Durga Puja, continuing a 149-year-old tradition. The animal sacrifice was conducted privately, concealed from public view in line with Supreme Court restrictions that stayed a 2019 Tripura High Court ban on such practices. Temple officials emphasized the ritual's religious significance and noted no dietary restrictions for offerings to Goddess Durga. The festival includes a police guard of honour and a procession to Ujjayanta Palace involving the former royal family.
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indiatoday broke this story on 20 Oct, 08:41 am. Other outlets followed.
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