Okali: Indian Custom of Throwing Babies Into Vacuum

In India there is an ancient and strange tradition called scream, in which they throw babies into the void from a height of 15 meters so that they will have luck, health, prosperity and strength in the future, if they survive, of course. This custom is very traditional in the southern part of India, especially in the state of Karnataka.

Today, the authorities of the Asian nation are concerned because it is not an illegal practice, for which they have no reason to prohibit it, however it is certainly dangerous, don't you think? The funny thing is that since it was carried out until today, there has never been an accident.

The peculiar and controversial ritual takes place every year, and they are released to children between 3 months and 2 years old. Those in charge of throwing the children from a temple are the priests. As the children are released, a group of people awaits them downstairs with a blanket.

Sources: ABC, RPP