By: Niharika Khurana
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India's culture is filled with diverse, vibrant festivals. Some are bizarre yet thrilling! From fiery walks to wild bull runs, here are 7 of the most unusual celebrations in India.
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In Barsana's Holi, women playfully beat men with sticks! If caught, men dress as women and dance, reenacting Radha and Krishna's love in a vibrant, joyful celebration.
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Kila Raipur's festival showcases rural strength with men pulling cars by hair, lifting bricks with teeth, and racing bullock carts—an adrenaline-packed spectacle!
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A tribal fair where young men and women choose partners and elope, later accepted as married—a vibrant blend of love, tradition, and celebration!
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Teams race massive snake boats through Kerala's backwaters in a thrilling spectacle of energy, competition, and roaring crowds—an unmissable experience!
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In Theyyam, dancers in elaborate headgear walk on fire in an 800-year-old ritual. The intense devotion and stunning visuals make it a mesmerizing experience!
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Devotees of Lord Muruga pierce their skin, tongues, and cheeks, pulling chariots in a trance—a shocking yet awe-inspiring display of faith and endurance!
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Men try to tame ferocious bulls by clinging to their humps as they charge. This centuries-old tradition is both dangerous and thrilling, symbolizing bravery and strength.
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