Young children thrown from top of temple in Karnataka ritual

An annual ritual of child throwing from the top of a temple takes place in Bagalkot district, Karnatka.

http://www.ndtv.com/article/karnataka/young-children-thrown-from-top-of-temple-in-karnataka-ritual-193856

Yes that is an old tradition there, that makes them feel hat this practice would be good for their kids but that is a risky job.