aircraft technical problems.The animals were killed in front of a Boeing 757 plane at the international airport in Kathmandu after it developed an electrical fault.
They hoped the gift would please the Hindu sky God Akash Bhairab, and in return he would bless the plane, local media reported.
Nepal airlines, which has two Boeing aircraft, has had to suspend some services in recent weeks due to the problem.
Officials claimed the sacrifice - performed in accordance with Hindu traditions - worked and services are now back to normal.
"The snag in the plane has now been fixed and the aircraft has resumed its flights" said airline official Raju KC.
The area is home to the Newa people, whose culture is rich in pageantry and rituals.
In one bizarre custom, menstruating girls are separated from boys and kept in a dark room for 12 days.
On the 12th day, the girl then pays homage to the sun.
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