Residents in northern India tossed their children into piles of cow dung on an auspicious day for Hindus to give them good luck.

Residents of Betul, Madhya Pradesh were filmed tossed their children into the smelly pile on October 28, the day of Gorvadhan Pooja.

It is believed to bring the children good luck and to keep them healthy, even if takes their little ones being covered in a pile of cow dung.

The traditional has been practised for centuries and the locals have said that it has benefited their children.

Residents in Northern India toss children in cow dung on acpicous day for good luck
Residents of Betul, Madhya Pradesh toss their children in cow dung as they believe that the ritual brings good luck on Gorvadhan pooja.

Shocking little child in a pile of cow dung, parents in Betul District Madhya-pradesh India believe that tossing their children in cow dung would turn out to be beneficial as it helps in keeping them away from diseases or many sort of ailments.

It is also believed to bring them good luck apart from staying healthy, even if takes their little ones being covered in a pile of cow dung.
The traditional has been practised for centuries and the locals have said that it has benefited their children.
The cow as we know is considered one of the most sacred animals and holds utmost importance in Hinduism.
The celebrations happened on 28 October in Betul District Madhya-pradesh India.