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India: Unveiling Shimla's Pathar Mela: Where Stone-Throwing Meets Human Blood Rituals
In Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district, a unique tradition was observed on Tuesday, following Diwali. In Dhami, a region in Shimla, the traditional Pathar Mela (Stone Festival) was celebrated. Around 30 kilometres from Shimla, in Halog, the ritualistic and bloody stone-throwing tradition was performed.
The tradition, which began with human sacrifice, has now evolved to animal sacrifice and eventually to a bloody game involving stones. Thousands of people gathered in Halog to witness the event.
Members of the royal family, along with people from the villages of Kataedu, Tundu, Dagoi, and Jathoti Khund, formed one group, while the second group consisted of people from Jamogi Khund. Locals from nearby areas gathered near the memorial of Goddess Sati. After offering prayers, both groups began the ritualistic game.
The game continues until blood is drawn from someone’s head. The stone-throwing went on for about 45 minutes. The ritual ended when blood started flowing from the hand of Subhash from the Katedu clan.
Subhash’s blood was then used to apply a tilak (sacred mark) to Goddess Bhadrakali. Afterward, members of the royal family and the fair committee organizers offered prayers at a nearby temple.
Members of the royal family, along with people from the villages of Kataedu, Tundu, Dagoi, and Jathoti Khund, formed one group, while the second group consisted of people from Jamogi Khund. Locals from nearby areas gathered near the memorial of Goddess Sati. After offering prayers, both groups began the ritualistic game.
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