Every day in India, this happens, although it may seem unbelievable!

Hold on to your hats folks, because you won't believe the wacky things happening every day in India! It's a country where cows roam the streets like they own the place, policemen get paid extra for their epic mustaches, and where animals get married for the sake of a good rain.

First up, we have the holy cow. With over 305 million cows in India, you're more likely to run into a bovine on the street than a pedestrian. Why are there so many cows in India? Well, it's a religious thing. Hindus consider cows sacred, and with 80% of India's population being Hindu, cow slaughter is prohibited in many states. So, what happens to cows when they stop producing milk? They get set free into the wild, leading to an estimated five million stray cows in India. Watch out, they might just hop onto your bus!

Next, we have the mustache madness. Police officers in the state of Madhya Pradesh are required to have mustaches. That's right, no facial hair, no job. The reasoning behind this is that mustaches assert masculinity and demand respect. Some departments even pay officers an extra 30 rupees a month for their furry upper-lip. That's just 66 U.S. cents, but it can go a long way in India. Who knew a mustache could be so lucrative?

Finally, we have the frog weddings and dog marriages. In certain parts of India, frogs are wedded in a traditional Hindu ceremony to appease the Hindu deity of rain. It's believed that the ceremony will bring an end to the dry period and cause rain to pour down from the heavens. But be warned, sometimes the amphibian passion flame can burn too bright, leading to severe flooding. In other parts of India, people born under the curse of Mangala Dosha, believed to have catastrophic effects on their future marriage, marry a dog to rid themselves of the curse. The ceremony isn't legally binding, but it's enough to ward off the bad juju.

India - the land of cows, mustaches, and animal matrimony. Who needs Netflix when you have the real-life entertainment happening every day in India?

Road Woes: India's Unique Transportation Culture

If you're planning to travel in India, be prepared for a bumpy ride - literally. Indian transportation culture is unique, to say the least. From stuffing whole families into small cars to swallowing live fish as a cure for asthma, Indians have found unusual ways to navigate the challenges of transportation and healthcare.

In some parts of India, family car rides can look like a clown car, with people teetering on top of vehicles or squished together in small spaces. It's a cultural norm for Indian families and friends to cram into vehicles, often resulting in chaos and complaints from the passengers. And, as if that's not enough, in the past, motorcyclists were allowed to have two or more passengers, until a national law was passed in 2019 prohibiting it. The new law has been effective in decreasing road accidents, but it remains to be seen if people will continue to abide by it.

When it comes to healthcare, some Indians have adopted traditional methods that are unconventional to say the least. In Hyderabad, the Goud family has been performing curative rituals for five generations, one of which involves Fish Prasadam. They claim that when a live fish is stuffed with a herbal paste and then swallowed by an asthma sufferer, it clears phlegm congestion and alleviates asthma. The practice allegedly induces certain enzymes in the stomach that can be curative. While one person reported that the treatment relieved his symptoms for up to a year at a time, respiratory experts dispute the method's effectiveness.

India's love for coconuts is also notable. Coconut harvesting is an everyday activity, with harvesters climbing trees to get their haul and then taking them to market. The leftover husks are sold for their fiber, which can be used to make various items, including mats, brushes, and mattresses. But transporting such large quantities of husks can be a challenge, as evidenced by a coconut husk collector who was seen carrying an enormous load on his bike. To westerners, it may seem like insanity, but for Indians, it's just another day on the roads.

The ancient Indian religion of Jainism has its own unique rituals. To achieve enlightenment, followers must become monks or nuns. For a Jain nun, the road to enlightenment is particularly arduous. She must be completely isolated from her family for extended periods of time and undergo initiation tests that involve detaching herself from her family. The last test is the most obscure, as she must symbolically marry her religion in a lavish ceremony and accept that she will no longer be a part of her biological family.

Despite the challenges and unconventional practices, transportation and healthcare in India continue to evolve, reflecting the country's unique culture and traditions. So, the next time you're in India, be ready for a wild ride, and who knows, you might even be tempted to try some of the country's unconventional treatments!

Indian Railways - the thrill ride of a lifetime! If you're looking for an adventure, look no further than India's railway network. With over 23 million passengers a day, you're sure to meet some interesting characters, and possibly even risk your life in the process. Yes, that's right, taking the train in India is not for the faint-hearted. You'll be lucky if you can even get on the train, as they're usually packed to the brim, with people hanging out of the doors and sitting on the roof like it's a party bus. But hey, at least it's cheap, right? That's because the government heavily controls fares, which means the railway can't afford to provide more trains or maintain facilities properly. So, if you're looking for a wild ride, with a chance of derailment and potential death, India's railway system is the way to go. Just make sure you hold on tight, and try not to fall off the roof, or you might just become one of the 27,000 train-related deaths that occurred back in 2014. All aboard the crazy train!

Are you tired of your usual, mundane trips to the barber? Do you dread the awkward small talk and forced compliments? Well, have no fear, because barber Nazim Ali in New Delhi has a fiery solution to spice up your haircuts!

Yes, you read that right - Nazim Ali cuts his customers' hair by setting it on fire. And we're not talking about a few strands here and there. This man pours a flammable powder and top secret liquid onto his customers' heads and sets the entire mop ablaze. But don't worry, he's not just leaving it to burn and singe. Oh no, he skillfully runs a comb through the flames and shapes the hair into a stylish cut, all while extinguishing the fire with perfect precision.

Now, you might be thinking that this sounds like a dangerous and painful experience. But Nazim and his satisfied customers insist otherwise. According to one of them, "It looks dangerous, but it's not. I didn't feel the sensation of burning." And who are we to argue with a satisfied customer, right?

Sure, it might seem like a hair-raising experience, but with 27 years of experience under his belt, Nazim knows exactly what he's doing. And hey, hair doesn't typically burn without some chemical assistance, so the risk of things getting out of control is pretty low.

But if you're not feeling up for a flaming haircut just yet, don't worry. You can always stick to your trusty scissors and clippers, at least until you make a trip to India. And when you do, be sure to add Nazim's fiery haircut to your bucket list.

Thanks for joining me on this wild ride through some of the wackiest and most unusual things India has to offer. Who knows what other surprises await us in this vibrant and diverse country?