Mariamma
In the rural areas of the Indian state Tamil Nadu, people celebrate the goddess Mariamma Amman, who has many followers in Southern India. Mariamma is an ancient tribal god of the Dravidians. Before the arrival of Hinduism, humans were sacrificed to appease the mighty goddess; today, a bull is the sacrifial animal with which the inhabitants beg for protection for their village. The religious rituals are accompanied by the sound of drums and wild dances.