Ancient Maa Mundeshwari Temple in Bihar Preserves Unique Bloodless Sacrifice Tradition

Sep 29, 2025 06:34 pm CST

Discover the fascinating ritual at Bihar's ancient Maa Mundeshwari Temple where devotees offer goats in a unique bloodless sacrifice. Dating back to 625 BC, this temple on Pawara Hill performs a mystical ceremony where goats temporarily lose consciousness when placed before the deity, only to awaken after priests sprinkle rice and flowers, symbolizing a humane alternative to traditional animal sacrifice that attracts pilgrims from across India and abroad.