This is the Indian ritual of Govardhan Puja. According to local beliefs, the ritual brings blessings, fulfills wishes, and helps resolve family or life difficulties, but only if the hooves of the sacred animal touch the person lying beneath them. The festival of lights and fire in India lasted five days. On the main night, people across the country lit thousands of oil lamps and set off fireworks. The city of Jharia was no exception — even though it is literally built on fire. Why have underground coal fires been burning there for over a hundred years without being extinguished? You’ll find out in the film 'Inferno Village' (2017). #tradition FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channel