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 are hoisted into the air. Participants fast for 7 to 21 days, consuming only one meal a day, and prepare their skin by exposure to aromatic smoke. The ritual involves hanging from hooks on a rotating wooden pole, drawing large crowds to witness the event.

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

• Dancing around a fire

• Piercing the skin with hooks

• Walking on hot coals

• Swimming in a sacred river

How long do participants fast before the ritual?

• 1 to 2 days

• 10 to 15 days

• 7 to 21 days

• 3 to 5 days

What is the purpose of exposing participants to aromatic smoke during preparation?

• To enhance their strength

• To improve their focus

• To cleanse their spirits

• To prepare their skin for piercing

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

• A rotating wooden pole

• A stone tower

• A metal crane

• A tall tree

What draws large crowds to the ritual event?

• The colorful costumes

• The music and dance

• The spectacle of people hanging from hooks

• The free food and drinks