Indians have mass stone fight to mark ancient human sacrifice ritual
Published date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:35:21 +0700Indian worshippers hurled stones at each other to mark an ancient human sacrifice ritual.
Local men took part in ‘Pathron Ka Mela,' a unique centuries-old festival held after Diwali in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, on October 21.
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Himachal Pradesh, India |
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21/10/2025 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP172070 |
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Duration: 03:48 |
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