About 200,000 animals , including male water buffalo , goats and roosters will be slaughtered over two days . Animals are sacrificed to the goddess Gadhimai in thanks for wishes granted . Government officials say they can not stop the centuries-old tradition , despite opposition . Kathmandu , Nepal ( CNN ) -- The two-day ritual slaughter of tens of thousands of animals -- among the world 's largest sacrifice of animals -- began Tuesday in southern Nepal , officials said . Score: 6
About 200,000 animals , including male water buffalo , goats and roosters will be slaughtered over two days . Animals are sacrificed to the goddess Gadhimai in thanks for wishes granted . Government officials say they can not stop the centuries-old tradition , despite opposition . Score: 6