Indian devotees sacrifice buffalo in Hindu ritual Hindu devotees flock to temple site in northeast India to take part in the ritual slaughter of animals to mark the annual Durga Puja festival. A tradition dating back centuries, buffaloes, goats, ducks and pigeons are sacrificed as part of the festival, with devotees believing it will bring them good luck, despite protests from animal rights groups. IMAGESEXTREMELY GRAPHIC CONTENT: ANIMAL BEING SLAUGHTERED, ANIMAL CRUELTY, BLOOD