1. Cannibalism, Necromancy and other practices of Aghori
The Aghori monks of Varanasi are feared throughout India and are believed to be able to see the future. The monks feast on human flesh, drink from human skulls and are even said to bite the heads off life animals for their rituals. With painted faces and often seen wearing little or no clothing, their way of life is said to discourage an attachment to earthly delusions. The monks believe that the body is inconsequential and flesh and blood are simply transitory, which is why they surround themselves with death and decay. The monks use their unusual rituals to bring them closer to the revered Hindu god Shiva . They are known for their post-mortem rituals. They dwell in cremation grounds, smear their bodies with cremation ashes, and use bones of human corpses to make bowls or jewellery. Unlike most Hindu saints and monks, they consume meat, and are openly cannibalistic, as they consume the meat of the corpses. They even practice intercourse with the bodies. They are believed to be capable of dark magic, and are some of the most shocking rituals in India.