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 significance of the hooks used in this ritual?

Describe the experience of the crowd on the day of the ritual.