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Aghoris performing havan at Bhootnath cremation ground. They knead together an offering in a bowl with oil in it, over a fire. They make offerings to the fire. Please notice the bottles of McDowell's whiskey in the background, in a bag! They collect offerings from within skulls and offer them to the fire... The Aghori or Aghora are a Hindu sect believed to have split off from the Kapalika order (which dates from 1000 AD) in the fourteenth century AD. Many mainstream Hindus condemn them as non-Hindu because of their taboo violation of orthodox practices. Aghoris or Aughads command extreme reverence from rural populations as they are supposed to possess powers to heal and relieve pain gained due to their intense practices. Aghori are denizens of the charnel ground. This footage is part of th
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