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Religious Rites Honoring Holy Martyrs

Clip#:
Audio:
355028_1_1
Yes
Year Shot:
Video:
1957
B/W
In India, Moslems observe the day of Muharrum, commemorating martyrs of early holy wars. Ritual ends on note of fanaticism and flagellation.
Thousands of Moslems gather and a parade of Elephants make their way through the crowd. MS Carrying of model temples and shrines through the streets. CUS - Young men with tree branches with leaves and an orgy of fulgurations where their backs become bloody.