Only In India 4 - Body Piercing

The video describes a unique ritual in a remote Indian village where participants pierce their bodies with iron hooks and hang from a rotating wooden pole. Participants fast for 7 to 21 days, consuming only one meal a day, and prepare their skin with aromatic smoke. The event draws large crowds to witness the spectacle.

What is the main activity involved in the ritual described in the video?

• Dancing around a fire

• Piercing skin and hoisting people

• Walking on hot coals

• Meditating in silence

How long do participants fast before the ritual?

• 1 month

• 2 to 4 weeks

• 3 to 5 days

• 7 to 21 days

What do participants consume during the fasting period?

• No food or drink

• Two meals a day

• Only water

• One meal a day

What is used to prepare the skin for piercing?

• Sun exposure

• Herbal ointments

• Aromatic smoke

• Cold water baths

What unique structure is used during the ritual to hang participants?

• A tall tree

• A rotating wooden pole

• A metal scaffold

• A stone pillar