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According to The Tribune, a drunk priest in Valasapalle, India, beheaded a man instead of a goat during Sankranti, a celebration of the deity Surya. The man was reportedly holding the goat meant for the sacrifice when the priest cut his throat.
For a writing prompt, think of a religious ritual that goes terribly wrong.