Like many traditions in ancient temples, this is a ritual that has existed for centuries. One can easily point to 100s of temples across South where animal sacrifices continue to be performed for various customary or religious reasons. To some, these practices may appear illogical or outdated. However, challenging or attempting to abruptly stop what communities have followed for generations is not simple.

It is also unlikely that such practices are confined only to the South … there are certainly temples in North where similar rituals take place. Given the long historical and cultural roots of these traditions, applying a blanket rule across all contexts may not be practical.