Throwing cow dung: Diwali celebrations take an unusual turn in southern India
Summary
On Wednesday, the third day of Diwali, men and boys in Gummatapura, Tamil Nadu, celebrated the Gorehabba festival by throwing cow dung at one another. The local festival honours Lord Beereshwara and is believed to date back about 300 years.Key Facts
- Gummatapura is a hamlet in India's Tamil Nadu state.
- The celebration took place on the third day of Diwali.
- Men and boys threw cow dung at one another as part of Gorehabba.
- Gorehabba honours Lord Beereshwara, a deity worshipped by local people.
- The festival is believed to be around 300 years old.
- The festival attracts visitors from across India and other places.
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