India is a nation that values diversity. Every state has its own distinctive tradition, culture, and art. The appreciation of unique culture and heritage is the one thing that all states have in common. Indians hold festivals to honour their values, culture, and traditions. Every festival has unique traits of its own. Indian festivals are observed according to the season and the state. The major goals of these festivals are to increase happiness and solidify relationships between family and friends. But there are some festivals which are quite unusual and different. Here are five festivals of India with their odd celebration system:
DHINGA GAVAR
Jodhpur is a fascinating place to visit, especially during its annual celebration known as DhingaGavar. It is situated in the Thar Desert under the ancient eyes of the imposing Mehrangarh Fort.The god Shiva, a member of the triad at the centre of Hinduism, teased his bride Parvati by taking the guise of a cobbler. In response, Parvati mocked Shiva by assuming the appearance of a tribal lady.
BABY THROWING AND DROPPING
In this contentious festival, which takes place in Solapur, Maharashtra, parents toss their infants from a tower onto a sheet that is being held by locals. The festival is, to put it mildly, unsettling, but the locals claim that this rite bestows long lives on the children. Even though the practice has been outlawed by the government, there will still be local law enforcement present to handle any issues that may arise.
BHAI DOOJ
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj. It’s an alternate form of Raksha Bandhan, the event is well-liked in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.However, the celebration is viewed differently in several areas of UP and Bihar. In many cultures, sisters will curse and belittle their brothers all day.
Bani Festival
The Devaraga Temple in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh is the site of the fairly peculiar Bani festival every year. During the event, which coincides with the more well-known Dusshera celebration, devotees beat each other with lathis all night long.
THAIPOOSAM
In Thaipoosam, Kartikeya, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is also known as Murugan in the south, is honored during this festival. It commemorates Kartikeya getting his celestial spear, which he used to slay Tarakasura’s army. The celebrations are robust in order to honor such a difficult effort. During Thaipoosam, participants fast for a long period of time (usually 48 days), following which they pierce their bodies with lances, skewers, and hooks. In some regions of the state, you might find road processions when devotees pull large objects—even tractors—with the hooks on their skin.