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To Ward Off Evil, State Chief in India Gets Whipped in Diwali Ritual
To Ward Off Evil, State Chief in India Gets Whipped in Diwali Ritual
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Whipping or flogging as part of religious rituals is common in many Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. 25.10.2022, Sputnik International
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Chhattisgarh State Chief Bhupesh Baghel got whipped on his hand as part of a traditional religious ritual in India.The ritual is a part of 'Gauri-Gaura Puja' (Worship of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati), performed on Diwali, which was celebrated across India the day before. Though some Indians consider it an act of superstition, the tradition has continued for centuries.This is not the first time Baghel has participated in this ritual: last year, he visited the village of Jajangiri in the Durg district for the same thing.
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To Ward Off Evil, State Chief in India Gets Whipped in Diwali Ritual
10:02 GMT 25.10.2022 (Updated: 10:54 GMT 25.10.2022) Whipping or flogging as part of religious rituals is common in many Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Chhattisgarh State Chief Bhupesh Baghel got whipped on his hand as part of a traditional religious ritual in India.
The ritual is a part of 'Gauri-Gaura Puja' (Worship of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati), performed on Diwali, which was celebrated across India the day before.
It is believed that taking blows on the hand brings good luck and averts evil.
Though some Indians consider it an act of superstition, the tradition has continued for centuries.
This is not the first time Baghel has participated in this ritual: last year, he visited the village of Jajangiri in the Durg district for the same thing.
