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Nepal: Religious groups against violence during Gadhimai festival

Thu, 2009-11-12 15:30 — Robyn

KALAIYA, Bara, Nov 12: Religious organizations took out a rally in Bara on Thursday urging devotees to offer fruits and vegetables to the deity during the Gadhimai festival, instead of sacrificing animals.

Hundreds of people participated in the rally that was organized by a Buddhist group campaigning for non-violence. Hindus, Buddhists, and members of Krishnapranami, Om Shanti and Baishnav religious groups participated in the rally.

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