Villagers throw babies from temple roof


	Villagers throw babies from temple roof

bmman89

5-1-2008 1:30 PM

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bmman89 says:

CNN.com has a video of this ritual.

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5-1-2008 5:23 PM

Sheroug

5-1-2008 5:27 PM

arifsali

Looks like a good fun!

5-1-2008 6:36 PM

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