A controversial ritual in Channapatna, southern India, sees devotees force cattle to walk through fire.<br /><br />Filmed during the Makar Sankranti festival on January 15, devotees decorate their cows with garlands bells before walking them through fire.<br /><br />Performing the ritual, known as Kicchu Hayisuvudu, is believed to bring good fortune and protect the devotees from harm.<br /><br />The festival has come under fire as some commentators claim the traditional ritual is cruel to animals.
