Author: Purnika sankhala

Introduction India is a land of diverse religions, traditions, and festivals, where animals often play a central role in rituals and cultural practices. From sacrifices and offerings during religious ceremonies to the use of animals in festivals, the relationship between humans and animals in religious life has been historically complex. Animal sacrifice refers to the ritual killing of an animal as an offering to a deity, spirit, or higher power, usually as part of a religious or cultural ceremony. It is practiced in various traditions across the world and is often believed to: Express devotion or obedience to a deity…