7 may Yesterday we witnessed a festival, of which I had only heard many a times in bit and pieces. Or rather heard in disbelief. In a village near Auroville was a festival where men walk on hot coals to show their gratitude to the god and thank him for the wishes that were fulfilled.

                                              All decked up houses for the celebration

 

In the grounds where the ceremony was to be held

The holy fire burning bright. It will soon give a way to a bed of fire.

All ready for fire walking

And the gods arrive in full splendour to witness the dedication of their devotees.