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Splashing out: Indian fans steal milk for movie poster antics

Indian film fans often spray milk on billboards of movie posters depicting their idols to bless new releases. [AFP]

Indian dairy traders have lodged a police complaint after cinema fans stole huge amounts of milk to pour on film posters for an upcoming movie to bring it good luck.

"Paal abhishekam" is a Hindu religious practice involving pouring milk on the idols of deities.

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