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Thousands of Devotees throw cow dung at each other during epic ritual in India

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In the southern Indian village of Khyruppala, an annual event called the Pidakala War takes place, where hundreds of people engage in a ritualistic battle by throwing cow dung at each other. This peculiar event is believed to bring about health, prosperity, and rainfall in the villages.

The ritual comprises two groups fighting in the name of their respective deities - the first group fights for Goddess Bhadrakali, and the second for Lord Veerabhadraswamy.

Devotees believe that the practice brings health, prosperity, and rain to the villages. It is believed any injuries or aches and pains suffered during the fight would be gone in three days by applying the 'Tilak' of Lord Veerabhadraswamy on their forehead.

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