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Ai Rite

A religious rite in Mizoram



Ai is a ritualistic sacrifice performed when a man or an animal is killed in a hunt. A goat, dog, or mithun is usually sacrificed. The rite is accompanied by songs and dances. There is a belief among the villagers that the killer would gain the power of the victim on performing this rite.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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