Fire-walking in southwest Karnataka
Fire-walking, or actually walking over hot ashes, is part of a large festival that takes place each year in the Udupi and South Kannada districts. It demonstrates the efficacy of the deity's power, as the walker claims to be protected by it. The festival is held at a shrine or a temple dedicate...
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Fire-walking in southwest Karnataka [electronic resource] English. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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[S.l.] :
[s.n.],
1953.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. FORMATS. PHOTOS. RSEA. FURER. ILOA. |
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