Acharya Prashant explains that the Gadhimai festival in Nepal, held every five years, is characterized by extreme violence and the mass sacrifice of animals such as buffaloes, goats, and pigeons. He notes that the event is largely driven by commercial interests and superstitions propagated by temple committees in Bariyarpur, an underdeveloped area near the Indian border. Because the border is open and poorly regulated, a significant number of animals are illegally transported from India, particularly from Bihar. He details the legal intervention in 2014, where a petition was filed in the Supreme Court of India. This led to a landmark order by Justice Kehar to seal the borders of Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand to prevent the illegal export of animals without proper licenses. Acharya Prashant further discusses the difficulties of implementing these orders within Nepal due to its limited police force and the sheer volume of participants. He emphasizes the importance of the Indian government's role in creating livestock market rules and sensitizing border authorities. Through these efforts, the number of sacrifices saw a significant decline by 2019. He highlights that the root of the issue lies in the deep-seated superstitions of uneducated and impoverished people who believe these sacrifices will bring personal benefits like longevity for their children. He concludes that the solution requires intensive grassroots outreach, education, and continued vigilance at the borders to prevent the movement of animals for the upcoming festival in 2024.