Nepali villagers gather for annual bullfighting event during Hindu harvest festival

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Johnny WanJanuary 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Nepali villagers gather for annual bullfighting event during Hindu harvest festival

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Each January, villagers in Taruka, central Nepal, participate in an annual bullfighting event as part of the Hindu harvest festival, Maghe Sankranti. This tradition, dating back to ancient times, involves bulls engaging in combat. The event took place on January 15th in 2026. While the bullfight is a significant part of the local culture, animal rights activists have voiced concerns about animal cruelty. They are urging the community to discontinue the use of animals in festival celebrations. The activists believe the bullfighting amounts to animal cruelty.

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Hindu 50% Animal Rights Activists ×260% Taruka 70% Maghe Sankranti 80% Nepal ×290%

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bullfighting 100% hindu harvest festival 80% animal rights 70% nepali villagers 60% animal cruelty 60% cultural tradition 50% maghe sankranti 50%

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