Body-piercing for the faithful
Sep 4 - People from a village in India's eastern Jharkhand pierce their bodies in a bid to please the goddess 'Mansa'.
They believe that by piercing their bodies they will please their goddess who will protect them from snake bites.
The festival is called `Panchparagana' and is celebrated during the rainy season every year.
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