Indian villagers allows themselves to be trampled by stampeding cattle for post-Diwali festival
- 4 years ago
A bizarre ritual in central India sees took place on October 28, aas scores of men were trampled by cows and bulls in order to bring prosperity.
The century-old ritual is followed by Hindu men in the village of Bhidawad, Madhya Pradesh every year, taking place on the occasion of Govardhan Puja, the day after Diwali.
When asked if the ritual ends up injuring the participants in the process, locals claim that no one was hurt and that the tradition only brings good luck and prosperity.
In case anyone sustains minor injuries, they are treated with cow urine and dung, which they say has medicinal qualities to heal these injuries.
The herdsmen say it all started with a man praying for a son and when his wish came true, the villagers started observing this as an annual affair.
The century-old ritual is followed by Hindu men in the village of Bhidawad, Madhya Pradesh every year, taking place on the occasion of Govardhan Puja, the day after Diwali.
When asked if the ritual ends up injuring the participants in the process, locals claim that no one was hurt and that the tradition only brings good luck and prosperity.
In case anyone sustains minor injuries, they are treated with cow urine and dung, which they say has medicinal qualities to heal these injuries.
The herdsmen say it all started with a man praying for a son and when his wish came true, the villagers started observing this as an annual affair.