An Indian Muslim Sufi holy man self-flagellates with sharp objects

In this Saturday, May 11, 2013 photo, an Indian Muslim Sufi holy man self-flagellates himself with sharp objects during a procession at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during the Urs festival in Ajmer, India. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of Sufi Muslim saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

In this Saturday, May 11, 2013 photo, Indian Muslim Sufi holy men self-flagellate themselves with sharp objects during a procession at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during the Urs festival in Ajmer, India.

In this Saturday, May 11, 2013 photo, Indian Muslim Sufi devotees offer prayers at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during the Urs festival in Ajmer, India.

In this Sunday, May 12, 2013 photo, a family of Indian Muslim Sufis offer prayers for a family member, foreground, who they believe is possessed by evil spirits, at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during the Urs festival in Ajmer, India. <AP Photo/Kevin Frayer>