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Hindu devotees perform a stunt during a rehearsal for the 134th annual Rath Yatra, or chariot procession in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on June 28. The annual religious procession, which will be held on July 3, commemorates a journey by Hindu god Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, in specially made chariots.

Motorcycle stunt at Rath Yatra rehearsal in India

By Elena Grothe

This is one of the more shocking images seen this morning. I think my mouth dropped. It evokes many unanswered questions. Is this a stunt commonly performed? What are those spikes that look like nails that the man is lying on?

For more on Rath Yatra (Festival of Chariot) held Sunday read here.

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Comment author avatarSandungo

Proving that Jack Ass originated in India.

    Reply#1 - Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:06 PM EDT
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