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Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Nepal go back to more than two millennia.

In Lumbini, Buddha was born, and Pashupatinath temple, Kathamandu, is an old and famous Shiva temple of Hindus.

Nepal has several other temples and Buddhist monasteries, as well as places of worship of other religious groups.

Traditionally, Nepalese philosophical thoughts are ingrained with the Hindu and Buddhist philosophical ethos and traditions, which include elements of Kashmir Shaivism, Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, works of Karmacharyas of Bhaktapur, and a variety of tantric traditions.

Tantric traditions are deep rooted in Nepal, including the practice of animal sacrifices.

Five types of animals, always male, are considered acceptable for sacrifice: water buffalo, goats, sheep, chickens, and ducks.