Sulia Jatra is celebrated in the village of Khairguda, situated in Balangir district, Western Odisha.
It is widely reported that thousands of animals and birds are sacrificed during this festival which takes place on the second Tuesday of the month of Pausha.
They believe that it will bring success and prosperity to the community by offering blood to the Sulia god.
It was also reported that eight sub castes of the Kandha worship Sulia as their presiding deity in this 500-year-old tradition.
The Sulia Jatra has received media coverage, including: