Controversial rites?

August 25, 2010  

Despite protests by monks, Hindu devotees today went ahead with their religious rite at the Munneswaram Kali Kovil in Chilaw. Nearly 300 goats and chicken were slaughtered today as a part of a Hindu sacrifice.  Pic by Osanda Daham Nimsara

Controversial rites?
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