article_snippet.sent: Locals believe that the unusual practice helps protect the remote village in Jharkhand state from drought and disease, adding that criticism over the safety is misguided and there are no reports of those taking part ever being injured.
article_snippet.sent: : Locals believe that the unusual practice helps protect the remote village in Jharkhand state from drought and disease, adding that criticism over the safety is misguided and there are no reports of those taking part ever being injured.
article_snippet.sent: It is done to protect the remote village in Jharkhand state from natural calamities like famine, drought, and spread of deadly diseases.
article_snippet.sent: It brings good luck to the remote village in Jharkhand state,' said Arun Nayak, 16, one of the participants. '
article_snippet.sent: The ritual, locally known as Chutiya Manda Puja, is organized every year to 'protect the remote village in Jharkhand state from natural calamities and epidemics'.
highlights_snippet.sent: Locals in the remote area of Jharkhand state believe the ceremony has the power to protect Locals in the remote area of Jharkhand state village .
  