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360 degree video: Cobra charming in India
Snakes are revered by Hindus in India and snake charmers are considered the followers of Lord Shiva, the blue-skinned Hindu god who is usually portrayed wearing a king cobra around his neck.
Published : 26 Feb 2017, 04:45 AM
Updated : 26 Feb 2017, 08:46 PM
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In the Indian village of Jogi Dera, descendants of an ancient tribe of snake charmers lure cobras from baskets by playing and waving gourd flutes. While crowds are often mesmerised by the charmers’ close proximity to the deadly cobras they control, many snakes used in performances have been defanged.
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