Hindu Ritual Piercing
Penitents taking part in a Hindu festival pierce themselves and undergo other ordeals. A man pushes steel needles through the cheeks of a celebrant. Other men walk attached to heavy cages that pierce their flesh. Also, a drummer plays his instrument seated on the ground.
| Identifier | CLIP-4278 |
| Duration | 30 sec |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Date | 1990's |
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