Firewalk festival takes place at Watrap temple
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:26 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
A traditional fire‑walking ceremony was held at the Watrap temple, drawing devotees and tourists. Participants walked barefoot over hot embers as part of a religious rite believed to cleanse sins. The event marked the start of the annual festival season in the region.
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