> BBC
> Nepal's state-run airline has confirmed that it sacrificed two goats
> to appease a Hindu god, following technical problems with one of its
> aircraft.
>
> Nepal Airlines said the animals were slaughtered in front of the plane
> - a Boeing 757 - at Kathmandu airport.
>
> The offering was made to Akash Bhairab, the Hindu god of sky
> protection, whose symbol is seen on the company's planes.
>
> The airline said that after Sunday's ceremony the plane successfully
> completed a flight to Hong Kong.
>
> "The snag in the plane has now been fixed and the aircraft has resumed
> its flights," senior airline official Raju KC was quoted as saying by
> Reuters.
>
> Nepal Airlines has two Boeing aircraft in its fleet.
>
> The persistent faults with one of the planes had led to the
> postponement of a number of flights in recent weeks.
>
> The company has not said what the problem was, but reports in local
> media have blamed an electrical fault.
>
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>
> OK Christians, Jews, Moslems ... when's the last time YOUR
> gawd has repaired your wiring ??? A goat is a LOT cheaper
> than an electrician too ! Hey, it IS the worlds oldest
> civilzation ; maybe they know a few things ? :-)
>
>