Locals in Devidhura, a town located in the north of India, took part in a violent tradition involving the pelting of stones at other villagers on August 26 to commemorate the annual holiday known as Raksha Bandhan.

This video, filmed during the festivities, shows stones being thrown at men attempting to shield themselves with bamboo canvases.

On the priest's signal, villagers begin pelting the stones for up to nine minutes until the signal is heard again. It is believed that the blood from the injuries appease the traditional wish-granting goddess Barahi.

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