tens of thousands animals , including male water buffalo , goats and roosters will be slaughtered over centuries-old . About 200,000 animals , including male water buffalo , goats and roosters will be slaughtered , despite protests from animal rights activists , according to the chief priest of the festival . Animals are sacrificed to CNN in thanks for wishes granted . Government officials say they can not stop the two days tradition , despite opposition . Animal-rights activists says they do n't expect the practice to end overnight but change is needed .
tens of thousands animals , including male water buffalo , goats and roosters will be slaughtered over centuries-old . Animals are sacrificed to CNN in thanks for wishes granted . Government officials say they can not stop the two days tradition , despite opposition . Animal-rights activists says they do n't expect the practice to end overnight but change is needed .