Uttar Pradesh Man Eats Grass in Nag Panchami Ritual Amid Possession Beliefs
In Rudlapur village, Uttar Pradesh, a 70-year-old man named Buddhiram participates in a Nag Panchami ritual where he eats grass, straw, and animal fodder, believed by villagers to be a sign of possession by Mahishasura. This ritual, reportedly held every three years since 1975 at the Samay Mata Temple, draws crowds who watch and sometimes feed him. While locals view it as a traditional spiritual event, others suggest possible medical or psychological explanations for his behavior.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 19 Aug, 02:59 pm. Other outlets followed.