💨 Abstract

In Bode, Nepal, a 30-year-old man named Sujan Bagh Shrestha pierced his tongue with a 10-inch needle during the annual ritual "Jibro Chedne Jatra" on the second day of the Nepali New Year. This tradition, believed to prevent famine and natural disasters, has been practiced for over a century and has been passed down through Sujan's family for over two decades.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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