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Diwali owl demand: The annual festival Diwali is special for everyone. By worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, people wish for happiness, peace, wealth and grains. It is said that when Goddess Lakshmi is happy, the house is filled with wealth. People make every possible effort to please Lakshmiji. Over the years, many beliefs and superstitions have been prevalent regarding Diwali. Owl is worshiped as the vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi. In many places, owls are also sacrificed due to superstition. According to mythology, owl is the vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi and an indicator of prosperity and good fortune. The demand for owls increases on the occasion of Diwali. Its illegal trade starts taking place.
According to a 2018 study by wildlife trade monitoring network Traffic, poaching and illegal trade of owls increases on the occasion of Diwali. Since an accurate census of the owls has not been conducted, it is difficult to accurately estimate how many owls were trafficked or killed, The Times of India reports.
huge demand for owls
The demand for owls increases due to the tradition of sacrificing and hunting owls on the occasion of Diwali. In many places, the practice of applying kajal on the eyes of an owl is prevalent. Due to all these reasons, smuggling and demand of owls increases on the occasion of Diwali.
Price from 10 thousand to 50 thousand
One month before Diwali, the price of an owl increases from Rs 10 thousand to Rs 50 thousand. According to the Money Control report, the demand for Rock Owl or Eagle Owl is highest. Its trade is done through poaching and smuggling. Let us tell you that the owl has been declared a protected bird under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. There is also a provision for punishment for his victim. Therefore, do not fall into superstition and try to keep the birds safe.