India, known for its multitude of cultures and sects, is a platter full of faiths. It is the ultimate canvas of beliefs and denominations, where God is the answer to all problems, the salve for all their injuries, and a gateway for all their wishes to come true. From stones to streams, India is home to innumerable forms that God takes for his devotees. When it comes to faith, logic and reason often take a backseat. We may try asking for scientific proof for the faith displayed, or end up in petty arguments on the ‘what’s and why’s’ but the territory of faith is beyond such doubts. Even in the wondrous world of faith and worship, there are certain notable exceptions that stand out as borderline bizarre. Bizarre in the form the deity takes, the fables attached to the worship or the mode of worship itself.
