Superstition ain't the way.<br /><br />The Indian state of Karnataka is banning superstitious practices. These demeaning and harmful rituals are mostly performed by women and lower castes. <br /><br />For instance, one ritual "Made Snana," involves low caste devotees rolling in food left over by upper caste members. <br /><br />Other rituals, such as hook swinging and face piercing, are more violent and disturbing. In one ritual, people are coerced to firewalk. <br /><br />Perhaps some traditional rituals should be left behind.
