1. Mahendipur Balaji Temple, Rajasthan
People here perform penance by pouring boiling water on themselves.
The Mahendipur Balaji Temple in Rajasthan is notorious for its bad joojoo, for want of a better term. It's supposedly one of the only places in India where live exorcisms are still practised. It's located in Dausa district, and is visited by thousands of devotees everyday offering penance in extreme ways, ranging from pouring boiling water on themselves to chaining themselves to the walls. Basically, it's thought that there are a lot of evil spirits around this place.
2. Hazrat Syed Ali Mira Datar Dargah, Gujarat
People chain themselves to the walls here to get rid of evil spirits.
Located in a fort-like structure in Univa village, this dargah has been visited by women who are mentally affected, or possessed according to some people, for ages. People come here to drive evil spirits away, and there's consequently a lot of strange goings on at the place. People from all religions, cast and creed are welcome.
4. Dev ji Maharaj Mandir, Madhya Pradesh
People light camphor on their palms to get rid of evil spirits here.
People come to this temple to rid themselves of spirits during the full moon. It's common to see people running and being brushed off with the holy broom. On occasion, you'll also see people lighting camphor on their palms as penance and to rid themselves of evil spirits. The temple even holds a 'bhoot mela' every year, so you know there's something strange (in the neighbourhood)
People visit this temple to rid themselves of evil spirits.This temple is located on the Bihar-Uttar Pradesh border, and is thought to be the home of a disappointed soul of a Bramhin who wants to be worshiped. It's said that people go here to rid themselves of evil spirits, demons, or whatever you want to call them.
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