Maharashtra: Blood-soaked Holi is played in Solapur for rain

Visuals of Holi celebration in Solapur in Maharashtra, show an unusual ritual of playing blood-soaked Holi. A superstitious practice of playing a 'bloody' Holi is followed here, that is, a Holi whose purpose is to bleed. But when did the ritual of this Holi with blood start? What is the belief of the people about this practice? Watch the report.