Elderly man with 24-foot-long hair is treated as a god in southern India
- 4 years ago
This 95-year-old man in southern India is revered as a god due to his 24-foot-long hair.
Doddapalliah from Molakalmuru has never cut his hair in his entire lifetime. He believes if he chops his hair off he will lose his status as a human god.
Local villagers, who consider him sacred and holy, flock to get blessings from him every day. He also requires their help to tie his hair up.
This footage was filmed on July 5.
Doddapalliah from Molakalmuru has never cut his hair in his entire lifetime. He believes if he chops his hair off he will lose his status as a human god.
Local villagers, who consider him sacred and holy, flock to get blessings from him every day. He also requires their help to tie his hair up.
This footage was filmed on July 5.