Apr 23, 2004
Thookam Ritual
“Tension erupted at a Kerala temple Thursday when 13 of its office bearers were arrested in a bid to prevent a “barbaric” ritual that was to be revived after 17 years.”
“The ritual involves three people being lifted by a metal hook pierced through their back and hung from a scaffold. The men are brought down after three minutes.”
The ritual is called “Thookam” and looks to be Hindu (full article).
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