Bizarre Practices In India

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A country with rich and varied culture where "Unity in diversity" is not just another phrase, it is something you can witness in this great land. The real pedestal of the country cannot be explained just through a few words. Number of states, languages, culture, cuisine, tradition, wardrobes, what not and what not, India literally is a land of everything. Everything also includes some of the superstitious beliefs and unusual practices carried out in the country. The country is one of the best when it comes to modern day science, also on the other hand one of the top when it comes to bizarre practices.

When Mumbai, the top metro is being compared to some of the states in US and Bangalore termed as the silicon valley of India, there is also a darker side to the country in the form of bizarre practices. Some of the religious traditions and practices followed in the country are something very unusual in the world scenario. Bizarre practices are found in almost every religion but it is most commonly found among the tribal groups. The Indian Government had taken several steps to prevent some of the uncommon practices that prevailed in the country. However, there are a few being practiced even now. Take a look at some of the strange Indian practices.

1. For a better luck
Beliefs on luck are good, but take a look at this and you will find how strange it is. Yes!! For a better luck, throw babies from a tower. Babies are thrown from a 50-feet tower and there are fellow men standing below to collect the babies and pass them off to their mothers. The belief is that the baby will be gifted with a life of health and wealth.

2. Stay nude for salvation
This is one of the bizarre practices being followed in India. The digambaras feel sages should be naked. It is a sign of abandoning all the worldly pleasures which is a route to salvation. Unfortunately, women cannot remain naked and so they cannot attain salvation. They are supposed to be reborn as men to attain salvation.

3. A cure for all troubles
This is one of the strange Indian practices followed since centuries. People carry out the practice of rolling over the plantain leaves which contains the leftovers of food taken by Brahmins. These bizarre practices mean that all the ailments and troubles be cured.

4. The Bishnoi Belief
The Bishnoi's are an eco-friendly tribal group in Rajasthan. There is no doubt about their tree hugging attitude or love towards animals. The women of these groups, breast feed the deer rather than letting it die.

5. The Aghoris of India
These are a strange group who also follow some strange Indian practices. Aghoris are worshippers of Shiva and they follow some of the bizarre practices. They are known to consume dead human bodies, and drink out from human skulls.

6. The sharp hooks
A ritual prevalent in the kali temples of South India, where people dress themselves as garuda. They are then hooked from their back and lifted off the ground. This is one of the bizarre practices that have been prevalent for a long time.

7. The banana-tree marriage
This is one of the strange Indian practices being followed to curb the mangalik effect. The bizarre practices followed involve marrying banana-tree instead of a man. Mangalik is an astronomical combination which is said to bring bad luck in marriage. The bad luck is considered to be transferred to the bark of the banana tree once the marriage with the tree happens. The girl is then free to marry a man.