(Editors note image contains graphics)A Hindu devotee is being pierced with sharp needles during Charak Puja Celebration. Charak Festival is one of the oldest Folk festival where devotees want to show their faith to god & believe that by doing this self-pain activity Lord Shiva will help them to overcome from their daily trouble full life.


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