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Throwing cow dung: Diwali celebrations take an unusual turn in southern India

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On Wednesday, the third day of Diwali in Gummatapura, Tamil Nadu, local men and boys threw cow dung at each other to celebrate the ancient festival of Gorehabba, which honors Lord Beereshwara. This unusual tradition is part of a celebration that has been observed for approximately 300 years and attracts tourists from across India and beyond.

Key points

• Local men and boys threw cow dung at each other to celebrate the ancient festival of Gorehabba in Gummatapura, Tamil Nadu.
• The festival of Gorehabba honors Lord Beereshwara and has been observed for approximately 300 years.

Context

The festival of Gorehabba, which honors Lord Beereshwara, is a traditional celebration in southern India that attracts tourists from across India and beyond. The specific event occurred on the third day of Diwali in Gummatapura, a hamlet in Tamil Nadu.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single day in a specific hamlet in Tamil Nadu. It does not provide details on the scale of participation, the number of tourists, or the specific impact on local economies or religious practices.

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