Visiting India's Most Extreme Festival (Only Foreigner)

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I just attended India's most extreme festival and I've never seen anything like it before in my life - even after visiting every country in the world! It's a 10-day festival called Dussera, and even though it's celebrated around India - no region is more intense than Tamil Nadu.
It's hard to comprehend what I just experienced - people having exorcisms and going into an unconscious state of trance. And the craziest part? I was the ONLY non-Indian at this festival of 100,000 + people, and this event has hardly been documented - by anyone! Also I appreciated that everyone at this festival was sober - that's how spiritual it was.
What do you think about Dussera? Would you ever attend it? Let me know in the comments down below!
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[@drewbinsky]

I got sick for 3 weeks after shooting this video - fever, headache and a lingering cough. I couldn't handle the flames and breathing in the fire, among all of the other chaos that you saw. But to be honest, it was absolutely worth it to experience a festival like this, and I enjoyed being the only foreigner to ever document it!! Thank you, as always, for watching - and stay tuned for next week when I'll take you to Bikaner (Rajasthan) for the final video in my India series!

[@killeruzi54]

Different world, wow. Insane to see

[@iexist6021]

Those are Spirits. You invited them in.

[@elturko1128]

Another awesome video dude. U think you got sick from the fires at the festival, or mix of that and the food?

[@CincodelSol]

or maybe a spirit has come into you 😜and made you sick, scary scary scary 🫣😶‍🌫️😱

[@vijay_musk]

It’s relevant mentioning that the more crazier Dasara festival called Davaragattu Banni festival organized every year in Southern India’s Andhra Pradesh state. Google it. You will be shocked. Get well soon.

[@munchinmomo]

That little girl who translated i hope she grows up to become successful she seemed so smart

[@drewbinsky]

She's adorable isn't she?!

[@munchinmomo]

@@drewbinsky she seemed so intelligent and understanding with the things you asked very adorable

[@beetlebg3759]

@@drewbinskyHold on.

[@beetlebg3759]

@@drewbinskyPause ayo

[@sir_sack]

@@beetlebg3759 calm down there buddy

[@JimcleAwli-ln3ot]

4 years ago when you were in Somalia you praised me when you left 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@BahjaAxmed-ut6qr]

War ma ila jogta wan Cidlodaye❤😢 Somalia 🇸🇴 is the Best everything 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@husseinabdul8290]

This guy he got two face

[@faycalmohamed3662]

Two face

[@NARUTO-7764]

​@@faycalmohamed3662what happen why people are commenting this Can u pls explain me?

[@YassirH10]

@@NARUTO-7764so basically drew came to somalia then he made a vid about how bad it is and the somalis got mad because they welcomed him very much so their spamming on his vids btw I’m Somali the only reason i knew about this because i was watching tv with my aunt then drew binskey came up and she said he made fun of somalia and she said look in his comment and i was shocked cause they spammed remember 4 years ago 🇸🇴 i hope that helped

[@soloist7880]

India is socially, racially, linguistically, ethnically, religiously, culturally very diverse, sometimes we Indians are unable to comprehend, that is the richness of India respecting and celebrating our differences Hey Drew since you are a jew you should visit the jews in India, the judaism came to Indian subcontinent way back than Christianity and Islam did, you can get to know a different version of judaism which is accustomed to the Indian subcontinent.

[@alyssarichardson2544]

well I mean it is the most populous nation on Earth, with the 2nd (China) being a literal ethnostate, 94% Han. Of course they'd be the most diverse. That's just common sense tbh, sorry if I sound like a mean-spirited bitch, just calls it how I sees it, truly, no ill-will or bad-faith intended, peace from Australia.

[@soloist7880]

@@alyssarichardson2544 well my dear china being one party communist state is imposing homogeneity, rather than celebrating their diverse culture and nature whereas in India that's not the case , being a imperfect but functioning democracy there's no room for domination of one culture or language over an another, and just because population is more doesn't mean that the culture should be more the point is cohesiveness in a diverse society and having an acceptance attitude , In India the dominant hindu religion is polytheistic in nature this religion has more than 330 million Gods, goddess and deities so it is not hard for us to accept an another allah or jesus, there is lot to tell but I will end up at this note come to India and feel for yourself.

[@alyssarichardson2544]

@@soloist7880 honestly what you're saying fascinates me, I was just trying to say "yeah no shit of course the non-ethnostate country with 1.4 billion people (more than the entirety of Africa) is the most diverse on Earth. It wasn't a shot at any of the cultures or ethnicities, Africa with it's 1.2 billion people with thousands of ethnic-groups with different cultures."The Indian-Subcontinent" is known that way for a reason, I'd imagine. Nearly 2 billion people, that's incomprehensible levels of multiculturalism and I admire you for it. I'd also imagine there are a LOT of differing, interesting stories coming out of such a historically-rich place. I'd love to visit there some day. My cousins are both half Sri Lankan, part of said sub-continent, and I'd love to visit some day if I can afford it. Honestly I wish you nothing but love and prosperity, peace from Australia ❤

[@VN_creator]

​@@alyssarichardson2544India is diverse because India is not one country ..India is a collective of states that come together ... India is so diverse that every 100 Km food changes people change their culture change ...

[@VN_creator]

​@@alyssarichardson2544you can visit anytime ..India is very affordable...apart from flights charges rest all will be very affordable

[@capitancuba8962]

What's up with the comment section? It's flooded with the same incoherent Somalia comment over and over.

[@SohhamJeet]

Really, this is probably one of the most intense videos I watched in your channel. The sheer intensity of the subject kind of reminded me of an underrated Indian TV series of 2000s, named Mano, Ya Na Mano ("Believe, Or Don't Believe" in English), which showed the events which dealt with supernatural phenomenon. My, your content is getting better and better by everyday! Keep up the good work.

[@drewbinsky]

Thank you!

[@Mr.Lightshine]

Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless! And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved! 1. Believe that God sent His Son (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later. 2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you! 3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever. 4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever. I'm Praying for you and you are loved (Romans 10:9-13))

[@RR-kp5ps]

I remember watching Mano, Ya Na Mano on Zee TV in the late 90s!

[@shofindo2350]

​@drewbinsky drew I need you to go back to the South Papua tribe and ask them to sing more hyms. I'm serious something about it is spiritual and the people need more than 30 seconds of that masterpiece 🙌

[@Muzamil19]

Why did you lie about Somalia 🇸🇴, damn it

[@shivanshumishra176]

I'm Indian, I don't even know about this tradition. Oh my diverse country. I'm proud to be Indian🇮🇳. Much to explore... All the best Drew❤

[@drewbinsky]

That’s why India is so great!

[@-ZED-]

​@@drewbinskyI wouldn't say great 😂 I would say special not in a good way. 😉

[@Lol-qy1dy]

​@@-ZED-who cares you though??😮

[@el-hadj7483]

​@@drewbinskyCan I please have 100$

[@swastik6705]

​@@Inactive_till5thMayHey spammer you are still here what's your intentions?

[@PaigeGalvan77]

Sensory overload lol! It’s always interesting to see how different cultures celebrate holidays and traditions. I’m sure you will never forget something like this!

[@drewbinsky]

Thank you!

[@nocapnobs7845]

@@drewbinsky 2 face

[@silverscreen1se]

@@nocapnobs7845 why?

[@OnenNokcha-vs2oq]

This is insane...never knew this kind festival exist in india..n the best part is when that little girl translates for you ..very smart n cute girl❤😊

[@Mr.Lightshine]

Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless! And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved! 1. Believe that God sent His Son (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later. 2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you! 3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever. 4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever. I'm Praying for you and you are loved (Romans 10:9-13))

[@saroffi]

That looks like clowns show. They are not worship actual God, but false God(Satan). God never want his creation to be hurt themselves like this. Poor these guys still in PAGAN in 21 centuries.

[@giannishen]

I used to watch documentaries on similar festivals when I was a kid, but I didn’t expect that I would still be able to watch them now as an adult! That costume with lots of hands really gives me goosebumps, it’s so impressive! I’m so happy to see this beautiful, mysterious festival through your videos! Your videos are always exciting and never boring! Thanks a lot for sharing, really super great job! 👍😍👏

[@peteck007]

Search "Kaliyuga"

[@drewbinsky]

Thank you!

[@giannishen]

@@drewbinsky It is my honor, thanks to you too! Happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

[@VeryCoolPhoenix]

@@drewbinskyhave you ever been to the Bahamas?

[@Mr.Lightshine]

Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless! And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved! 1. Believe that God sent His Son (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later. 2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you! 3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever. 4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever. I'm Praying for you and you are loved (Romans 10:9-13))

[@abdallahbashir7309]

Drew binsky remember 4 years ago in Mogadishu. Victory ✌ Somalia 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴

[@Pepi779]

That's insane! Drew keep up the good work❤ love watching your videos. I am catching up with the old videos

[@LifeWithMorgan34]

My Spanish class showed your Equatorial Guinea video yesterday and it was interesting so I've been watching your videos since yesterday. Keep up the good work!!

[@drewbinsky]

Awesome!! thank you and tell your teacher that i'm grateful!

[@husseinabdul8290]

Two face you don’t like Muslim Viva Somalia ❤ get lost

[@emmahodge1464]

I didn’t know anything like this existed! This is wild I’m so glad you came!

[@drewbinsky]

thanks!

[@nocapnobs7845]

@@aishamahad8357 his new nickname is 2face binsky.

[@RickySeaman]

Dude, absolutely insane! Loved this one🤘 Can’t wait to travel around India

[@KingMudie1220]

🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 🇸🇴 Somalia was beautiful four years ago and now it is peaceful 🎉🎉 but you are not a 😔 face ❤❤❤❤❤I. LOVE SOMALIA 🇸🇴

[@Sagal37]

4 years ago when you were in somali you praised me when you left🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@ChinnuWoW]

??

[@chalettedorsey5989]

You always deliver you uncover the things that people have kept silent for long periods of time that a lot of Americans don’t know about and that some have heard about and never even spoken on

[@drewbinsky]

That’s a massive compliment - Thank you so much!

[@valentinadannunzio]

I think this is my absolute video ever!!! I really want to go to this festival now... thank you Drew for bringing us these stories and... your video are becoming always better! This one was truly incredible!!!!! So good! Love it, truly LOVED IT! 🤩👏

[@Skruvvy]

What an intense video of this tradition, your editing and videos are only getting better and better!

[@taylorminor3578]

I was actually going to ask you do a short video on how you keep your immune system so strong for travel…Like product recommendation, what you do when you arrive home, etc. Great content as always!

[@user-dy6mv8mt4v]

4 years ago when you were in Somalia you praised me when you left!🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@plebog]

Stupid

[@plebog]

Stupid

[@traceymoore235]

We get it 😂 faarrrrr out

[@ChinnuWoW]

???

[@waxingibbous8730]

This is amazing!! Thank you Drew for sharing this to us!! 🙏

[@Justin_Formidous]

This is actually crazy! You are so brave for doing this!

[@storytimewithunclekumaran5004]

mmm brave ?? maybe maybe ?? maybe other words ??

[@storytimewithunclekumaran5004]

@@slowmoshots3946 never said it wasn't.

[@reshmadavis940]

This is actually a chilled out festival 😅

[@drewgrows7765]

Part two of this video. They tell him they are going to sacrifice the white devil to the gods.

[@peteck007]

​@@drewgrows7765 I don't think that's gonna happen. White people or other races aren't unknown to Tamils they have travelled seas and once had a trade route over South East Asia.

[@eileengannon5946]

The more different a place is, the better I like it. That being said, I am not into physical discomfort. This would totally be my jam! Best video!!

[@sloppymommy4796]

I love watching your videos because of how open you are to try and explore new things

[@hardtechnocollective]

Amazing video! I don't know what else to say... Thank you Drew!

[@girbaud07]

oh my… this is an experience. I just love festivals with so much passion, color and intensity.

[@Daaci_Feisal]

Remember before 4 years ago when you were in somalia you praised me, but when you left, what happened for you, you have two face. Somalia Somalia🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@Khadar29]

Somalia 🇸🇴

[@SaulBadman-wb5kt]

You love goat as wife

[@The_EclecticSkeptic]

You did such an amazing job at documenting this wild festival! it is so cool!

[@Anu27906]

Thank you for sharing. India's diversity is so pronounced that every state and region holds its own uniqueness. Occasionally, even native Indians may be unaware of certain festivals.

[@ShilpaNav]

I am an Indian and from the south . This is an amazing vlog :) ❤❤❤❤❤ thanks for showing this to the world

[@Gowithsaka]

As an India what's there to get proud of? Any technological achievement or found medicine for hiv/cancer?

[@Gowithsaka]

Every country in the world advancing and we Indians going back to stone ages

[@sharath902]

This is pethatic

[@domtoretto4116]

@@Gowithsakayeah you’re a taxi driver who is a quitter. Theres many achievements like being the largest vaccine producer and supplier but people like you only like to cry and run like a coward

[@dhineshkumars1991]

@@Gowithsaka some of these people who are in this getup are working tech jobs managers in MNCs in Bangalore what. The hell are you smoking bruh ,,taking about tech ,,? It's their way of worship,,like it or not ,,eff off please,,, One of the top MNC HCL owner Shiv Nadar is from here and he even attends this so apply some burnol you sangi 🤣

[@MunoMaanka-vm9ty]

4 years ago when you were in somalia you praised me when you left 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@SaulBadman-wb5kt]

You have a goat wife

[@Dfgdf91]

​@@SaulBadman-wb5kt your mom's a goat

[@serenitiislade]

Can someone explain why everyone is commenting this ?

[@user-dy9jq4lc5y]

@@serenitiislade literally what im wondering lol

[@amongussus5824]

@@serenitiisladeidk bro it’s annoying as hell and it’s hurting my brain

[@farandbeyond]

Drew, excellent video man.... thank you!

[@Schoolbusman]

Thank you for what you do, you show a side of the world none of us would see if it weren’t for your videos

[@JamesBind-ek5yy]

I’m an 18 yrs old Indian, and this is my first time hearing about this festival!,!!!! Wtfff this carzyyyyy

[@Cizbuvax]

India is not only your home 😂😂😂

[@exuberance7031]

Go to Singkawang, Indonesia on the 15th day after Chinese New Year you'll see a vibrant festival with a chinese deity performing extreme act & people getting possesed

[@shellylittlefeather883]

That was really intense and cool. This was a great video. Thanks for the share. The closest i have been to that kind of experience was at the Hari Krishna temple in L.A. It's a cool temple but wow this was really intense.

[@oceanicalex]

I absolutely love your videos. Keep making more fire content!

[@user-sv8ry4ii5k]

Remember before 4 years ago 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@Itsmechanel925]

4 years ago you had Somalia a good country🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@LanduTvPunjabi]

Also somalian pirates 🏴‍☠️ 😂

[@user-kz9rp3pq2z]

So interesting. Thank Drew and team!

[@Muha_muha77]

4 years ago when you where in somalia you praised me when you left 🇸🇴🇸🇴you have two face 🚫🤌🤌

[@husseinabdullahihassan5574]

War ninku muxuu sameeye

[@husseinabdul8290]

Because he is Israel he don't like Muslim

[@nafisofaarax2934]

​@@husseinabdullahihassan5574 anakuu nasoo fara gashady maxaa ka rabtahee halaga adeegto walee allaa somaliyeey waan idin wataa gar iyo garda raba lov you❤🇸🇴💋

[@abyannur7298]

@@husseinabdullahihassan5574Somalidan way walan yihiin wax 4 sano ka soo wareegtay ayay ku haystaan 😂

[@Faazii.]

@@abyannur7298war hush laguma hayste wax ogow

[@sankarmurugesan247]

Proud tamilans.❤ Tamil culture crossed the borders through drew binsky❤🎉Thanks for the visit drew❤

[@Gowithsaka]

Bro proud of what?

[@rishirishi5081]

​@@Gowithsaka bro just stfu stop hating in every comments just mind your fuckin business

[@sharath902]

This is madness

[@sankarmurugesan247]

@@Gowithsaka culture is exploring

[@sankarmurugesan247]

@@sharath902 everybody has their own virtues.its their belief.

[@jeeber.]

Crazy but nothing suprises me anymore 😂 another great vid thanks drew man 👍

[@Squashfin]

India is one place ... where ur content is never enough so good luck.. we love ur videos Drew

[@ArlecchinoAKAFather]

I find it interesting how many cultures throughout the world uses fasting to be closer to their deity. The abrahamic religions all have fasting and so does Buddhism

[@MG-cc9hi]

Islam has the answer. We believe prophets were sent with the same message to all peoples. But later generations deviated from the Prophet’s path and would innovate new practices and beliefs beyond recognition of the original message. All prophets were prescribed with only worshipping the 1 Tru God, prayer, fasting, pilgrimages, giving to charity etc. Islam is the final reminder of the original message and the final book Qur’an is the only scripture which has been preserved since no Prophet will come again. God knows best.

[@sgp2176]

Hi Drew Binsky, i am a subscriber of you from Tamil Nadu, in thiruchendur the surasamharam festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga, Surapadman the devil was killed by Lord Muruga and is celebrated for the victory of good over evil, i hope you visit many more tamil nadu temples👍

[@venkat4167]

But looks like this is Dusshera festival, right? Not Surasamharam

[@raymondlianto9882]

Wow the festival looks amazing. Great documentary.

[@TravelbyDartTV]

A reminder that even amidst the vibrant chaos, there's always a deeper meaning to celebrate. As somebody who visited India before to film one of our TV show episode, too bad that I wasn't able to visit this. Hopefully soon, I could come again!

[@QASAYE776]

4 years ago when you were in Somali you praised me when you left 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@shirarose7676]

Don't know how, but your videos keep getting better and better

[@asan1050]

Looks crazy! Thanks for posting this video.

[@ShortBurst-hp4ii]

Remember 4 years ago🇸🇴

[@vijayaraja346]

seriously bro 😳 most of North India had no idea about either kulasai mutharamman dashara nor Meenakshi chithira festival these two a epics of South Tamil Nadu and one the most ppl gathering of South india ! They talk about puri and kumba mela just visit these two festival bcz these festival are literally took for a entire month .Really appreciate you bro for this and appreciate those ppl who gave a info about this festival! In the April we will have chitrai festival in madurai...try to vist it bro ..

[@oatmeal7563]

im saving up money to visit india right now, its so nice to watch your videos while i wait!

[@PopeTravelVlog]

Anyone else just LOVE Drew’s channel? It inspired me to create my travel channel as well. Thank you Drew!

[@Filipthemoneyguy]

This reminds me of the festival we have i Macedonia more specifically the Vevčani Carnival hehe..

[@rajkumarmaurya2359]

Bro this is insane, i m from india and never listened about this festival, "❤mera bharat mahan❤"

[@peteck007]

Nobody cares about other cultures in India than their own (and other some dominant cultures).

[@Alot_here_and_there]

Same here

[@proobgaming2808]

its kind of mega pooja type stuff but still shocked and sad to know how next gen have lack of knowledge towards there own religion

[@srikrishnak196]

What do you mean? It's a local folk tradition not a vedic one. ​@@proobgaming2808

[@nasserugaz8157]

I can recall a decade ago when I was a newbie to Chennai. It was a total shock seeing men running over blazing fire bare footed, men pulling vehicle using their pierced back and the metal from one cheek to the other.

[@kasturipillay6626]

Anybody, and everybody should be free to sing and dance, whomever they are Amazing traditions. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤👍👍👍

[@suldanaction3292]

I DON'T NEED NETFLIX TO NIGHT

[@hannahradigan6672]

It seems like a festival of demonic possession. I would be terrified to be there honestly. You’re a brave journalist Drew!!

[@bundangbear]

So much for respect for other cultures.

[@BabaThudi]

See I understand where u are coming from. Even I would be scared to go to a place where the aura is very powerful now u may not understand weather the aura is nice or bad because u don’t know anything about our Indian mythology which is fine according to me. In today’s time I like watching things about the burjo festival in Mexico and I too don’t understand and honestly I too would get scared going there. No offence to anyone. People are usually scared of something they don’t know or anything which is unknown/uncharted. Honestly I too didn’t know about this festival in india. Our beautiful country is too diverse, as if there is the whole world within. Now I don’t mean to say that u should visit there where drew has gone too but I can only suggest u only if u want to to start reading about our Hindu scriptures, all I can say is get ready to get ur mind blown reading it and understanding it.

[@joshuajohn74]

ill explain it more lightly than babathudi basically this is exactly like the 'holy spirit' and just like in christianity (pentecost) the people who reveive the the spirit of god enters the people who dress like those "gods and godesses' making them go trance and all crazy just like protestant christianity and all of them look scary because most of the gods they represent are their ancestors. unlike mainstream hinduism like in north india tamils and south indians worship their ancestors as gods and in this video those gods are warriors and kings hence why they are represented as scary

[@jadenrose4209]

@@joshuajohn74nah Christianity and Hindu are nothing alike

[@user-hu8tw2ot3t]

Pentecostals are not Christians, their beliefs and practices are heretic and condemned. The only true Church is the Orthodox Church

[@HaileyHocken]

Such an absolutely amazing video… 🫶🙌🏼 well done! Such an unbelievably rich, beautiful, colourful and spiritual culture and country… it’s just so beautiful and warms my heart so much to see such a different way of living and seeing things… truly shows how diverse and interconnected the world is… 🫶🪷 I can’t say how much I appreciate these videos- I was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 19 when I was headed out my front door for a 6 month long trip… I used to travel so much when I was young- but since the epilepsy I haven’t been able to travel or leave Canada since… May have changed my whole life and life plans but whenever I’m down your videos cheer me up and make me feel like I’m able to travel a bit even if I can’t… such amazing experiences and people that you meet- the world is lucky to share those experiences along with you. Thank you Drew and best of luck on all of your travels! Can’t wait for whatever adventures you have next! ☺️

[@belovedchristlove]

You’re awesome 👏🏽 drew

[@topboyricardo2927]

It’s crazy how a 10 year old speaks the best English

[@NurseVic-sy5nd]

The fact that we get free videos on KZbin by Drew is truly a gift; keeping the knowledge and entertainment alive 👏👏👏

[@Casperr123]

Honestly, the best travel channel out there 👍

[@ilyasmahdi6961]

Remember 4 years ago when you were in Somalia🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴2 ❤❤❤❤🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯🇩🇯

[@maybegamer645]

My home town is Tirunelveli which is 50km from Kulasekarapattinam where this festival is happening but I never knew it was this intense. It could be because I live in Chennai. This shows how diverse even the Tamil Nadu state is . Just think about all of India

[@drewbinsky]

Wow! You have to go!

[@maybegamer645]

@@drewbinsky Sure!

[@Captain_2nice]

Bhai thiruchendur tuti district thana?

[@maybegamer645]

@@Captain_2nice yes bro Thoothukudi district

[@Info-yk5tf]

Drew its an festival that worship the godess kali which is named as mutharraman in that particular area of thiruchendur,they fast for 48 or 41 by eating only vegetarian food,not voilating anybody they live pure to worship godess

[@drewbinsky]

Yes

[@josephmedina6403]

Mutharraman

[@monikaslek6797]

It's absolutely crazy, intense, and fascinating. I wouldn't even last there for 5 minutes. Thank you for your videos Drew ☺️🙏

[@noahb5092]

A book I recommend is called "Dancing in the Streets" by Barbara Ehrenreich. It's about how these festivals where people enter trance-like states are pretty universal throughout history and geography.

[@Rahmo123]

4year ago when you were in somalia you praised me when you left 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@deepblue3682]

What happened now?

[@nafisofaarax2934]

​@@deepblue3682 wixii lasameyaa dhacay😅

[@user-dy6mv8mt4v]

REMEMBER 4 YEARS AGO IN SOMALIA !🇸🇴 🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@nana-chanl5650]

What happened in somalia? Stop spamming stuff here. Idiots.

[@Dayathongam]

Thank you drew for documenting this festival. India is indeed a country of colours be it a festival or the people around with different colours , Traditions , Cultures and Religions the diversity is quite unique. I hope you enjoyed the Visit and please share more Take care Wishing you good health.

[@drewbinsky]

of course!

[@xkwahmariee]

Honestly this all just seems really cathartic to the soul. It’s enchanting to see the costumes and seems like a safe place to let it all out

[@otter_ottt]

Is this happening in my country INDIA 😭😭😭😭this is so weird!!!! Scary !!

[@Nanded12345]

Its our country not yours , who even are you ?

[@otter_ottt]

@@Nanded12345 😭😭I'm Marathi!!

[@lugartan3418]

​@@Nanded12345I think he doesn't like this festival even when he's indian himself

[@deepblue3682]

Judjing others

[@Kk34813]

​@@otter_ottt even i am marathi! I found this totally weird 😭😭 But anyways i love my india❤🇮🇳❤

[@SallysDIYCorner]

This is really insane

[@sahilkataria8630]

The people who are participating in this festival are all Superstitious people.

[@stephenhenderson7546]

your channel is simply amazing.

[@Omkar-is9cu]

This was amazing

[@michealman264]

This is definitely a weird and crazy festival lol.

[@drewbinsky]

Indeed!

[@debajyotibanerjee5596]

@@drewbinsky Bro visit Kolkata and rest of Bengal state. Darjeeling is the hill station of Bengal. India has so many beautiful hill stations.

[@KickingtheDonksNuts]

Just a crazy custom in a tiny village. Can't believe Drew went all the way there and never visited the famous Temple who is the destroyer of all evils -son of Kali

[@user-dy6mv8mt4v]

Abaha iyo hooyatha iyo ayyeyotha iyo walalka iyo walasha iska wass 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 🇸🇴

[@user-mu1pg4mt1e]

Manooli😂😂

[@hudaali4856]

😂😂😂

[@Radiya78]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nafisofaarax2934]

i iiih waad ku yarayse wll mcn

[@aishaadan6064]

Kkkkkkk😅😅😅😅

[@Navneetvaishnav24900]

Bro huge respect to you 💪🏻 you have guts to record and experience this alone wow

[@tymesho]

THAT was incredible. Of COURSE I SUBBED!

[@user-ny4gl3du5g]

Remember 🇸🇴 4yrs ago you're spy

[@SaulBadman-wb5kt]

Goat lover you have goat wife

[@mohamedmowlid7239]

Remember 4 years ago 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@elturko1128]

Whoa. That might literally have been your most intense video

[@dsrinivas4167]

The way you have covered this festival was so nice. You are literally the first foreigner to cover the festival in this part of India and maybe the first foreigner to step foot in these places. These places are often overlooked. Been there a few times but the way you covered this festival is nice. Felt like I am seeing this in person.

[@user-qd6hx5lv6w]

It’s totally insane for me they all looked 😂like lunatics sorry to say this that’s all came in my mind when I finished this video

[@saumalyasarkar1503]

Your christ is a demon himself don't teach us about our religion and beliefs. This festival is to celebrate Shiva the destroyer, who is a shamshanchari and is one of the three supreme gods. Just because our spiritualism goes over your head that does not give you the right to demean our practices. These practices are older than your jesus who you worship.

[@josephmedina6403]

Really ! I was thinking about going just to get some cool pictures !

[@user-gk4gv9ce3c]

🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴in proud to be somalia remember 4year ago you can stay somalia peacefull but now you can obeyus our country🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@husseinabdul8290]

Because he doesn't like Muslim people he come from Israel 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@Frenchfriesandchunkythighs]

This festival looks incredible! I can feel the connection through the screen. What a beautiful festival!

[@Gayisbad1]

Stop lying

[@Frenchfriesandchunkythighs]

@@Gayisbad1 um, I'm not 🤣🤣 bless your heart for being so concerned though. Have a good day

[@skipper2594]

its so disgustig isnt it ?

[@dorde104]

Thanks Drew for taking the risk of sharing the video, where I didn't even know a ritual celebration existed.

[@user-gh6tl1rc8m]

REMEMBER 4 YEARS SOMALIA 🇸🇴 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴✌️👊

[@amongussus5824]

Why is everyone commenting this, this relates to nothing in the video stop bro it’s annoying.

[@loyal8332]

It looks like they're all possessed by Jinn

[@WorldAfterCovid19TV]

Beyond Halloween ...

[@CosyAnaa]

You are possessed

[@subzero7953]

They literally are. This is a demonic ritual and remember jinns can shape shift into animals and in hinduism some of their gods are animals.

[@user-qk1rv1xb8e]

The small girl tried her best to help him . God bless sister . Lots of blessings from Ayodhya to all my tamilian brother and sisters.

[@jayduhtrade1507]

I appreciate you showing me these things

[@uzef73]

Bro.. these people become possessed with evil spirits, not no state of trance.

[@CosyAnaa]

Cant respect cultures now can you?

[@ironman4122]

I wish I could be there and the U.S did festivals like this! Thanks Drew!🖤💛🇮🇳🤟✌

[@drewbinsky]

nothing even close to this in the US!

[@YMH420s]

They do. Look at January 6

[@jasmic38134]

​@@YMH420s😂😂😂 Jan 6 takes the cake on this festival

[@josueveguilla9069]

Another Fun Fact: Gay literally means Happy.