Babies thrown from tower for good luck

Worshippers at a Muslim shrine in western India drop babies from a 50 foot tower for good luck. A ritual that has been observed for 500 years and local claim there's never been an accident. They believe the whole exercise makes the children strong and prevents physical disabilities.

[via Neotorama]

emily | 4:01 PM | Offbeat |
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