Unbelievable Religious Traditions around the World
Rituals of religions generally amaze people who don't observe it. The practices of one’s
faith reflect the norms of their society and culture. Without the intention to mock or humiliate
any traditional values, we enlighten you with some of the most unique religious practices of the
world.
The Buddhists of Vajrayana believes in feeding the dead body to the animals particularly
vultures. This is called sky burial and is observes in the parts of Tibet, Qinghai and Mongolia.
The Buddhists believes that after death, the souls transmigrates and hence the body becomes like
an empty vessel. Feeding a corpse to the animals is considered generous and thus the dead body
is disposed to the rocky areas or where it is impossible to dig a deep grave.
In the South West India, people perform the rituals of ‘Made Made Snana’ on some
festive days. The meaning of this ritual is rolling on the leftovers, taking bath. This tradition is
performed mainly in the temples of Karnataka by devotees. The traditions initiates by the upper
caste of Indians eating food on the banana leaves. Their leftovers are spread on the road, with the
leaves, and people of lower caste, roll on it. After that, they wash their bodies in the river of
Kumaradhara. The ritual is believed to cure skin diseases.
In some parts of Brazil, Catholics offer wax figures body organs of diseased family
members to God. This includes arms, legs, heart, livers, eyes and others. This ritual is performed
in the Room of Miracles of the Church called Nosso Senhor do Bonfim. They offer different
objects which include wooden objects, gold, silver or any other personal notes. This is a 700 year
old celebration which notifies that that God will cure everything from the offerings and prayers.
Devotees in the beginning of the tradition sing and dance to mark the occasion.
In Indian religion, Digambar monks do not wear any clothes. They believe in the freedom of
human spirit and equality in all living beings. The Digmabar is one of the main sects of Jainism
and is very restricted. Mahavira, one of its prophets attained enlightened by becoming free of the