Episode 293 - Exorcisms, Possessions & Paranormal Rituals in India

This week, we take you deep into the heart of India, where ancient traditions meet the paranormal and Sabrina peers into her Fathers heritage.🌙👀 These ancient exorcism rituals are far from the Hollywood versions we know. After speaking with Chad & Carey Hayes, the writers of The Conjuring Movie, we were intrigued and our interest piqued about exorcisms in India. The mysterious town of Chogan, India is known for its exorcism practices. People travel to Chogaan seeking freedom from possession. From haunting chants, possessed souls, and spiritual healers wielding nothing but feather brooms and sacred ash, this town is like nothing you’ve ever heard of. But Chogan is not the only place in India that is known to perform exorcisms... there are many towns and temples and we've decided to highlight one where evil spirits are trapped and you MUST follow the rules to avoid being possessed yourself! 👹 This is the story of the temple Mehandipur Balaji - a place constructed by two deities who teamed up with a priest and has since become a sacred space to exorcise demons. Whether you’re a fan of supernatural stories, spiritual exploration, or you just love a good scare, you won’t want to miss this! Tune in for a deep dive into India’s lesser-known but truly bone-chilling exorcism traditions. 🔮 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss out on our paranormal adventures. Share your thoughts below—what would you do if you visited one of these haunted places? 👻 #Paranormal #IndiaExorcism #TwoGirlsOneGhost #SpookyStories #possession Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at [email protected] Encounters episodes are released every Thursday at 9am PST/12pm EST. Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  This episode is sponsored by PrettyLitter, Book of The Month, Robinhood, Honeylove and Betterhelp. Pretty Litter’s amazing! You have to try it. Go to PrettyLitter.com/TGOG to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. Every month Book of the Month brings you a shortlist of the BEST new fiction they've come across and you pick what speaks to you and they ship it to your door. Right now, you can join and get your first book for just $5 when you visit bookofthemonth.com and use code PUMPKIN. Robinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. You can earn the very liberal rate of 4.5% APY on uninvested cash, receive unlimited 1% deposit bonuses, and be rewarded with a handsome 3% retirement boost on an IRA account. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/tgog Therapy can help you learn to accept all parts of yourself, so you can take off the mask. Because masks should be for Halloween fun – not for our emotions. Visit BetterHelp.com/tgog to get 10% off your first month. If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices