The Hindu tradition mentions Kumbhipakam Narak as hell. The Garuda Purana contains information on hells in Hindu belief. People who hurt innocent living creatures on the planet get this penalty.

The individual who has committed the offence is placed in a large pot of hot oil and continually stirred as part of the punishment.

This is the penalty for those who damage a live person for the sake of amusement or profit. The sinner is continually stirred in hot oil.

According to legend, a person is aroused for the same number of years as the number of hairs on the living being damaged.

Puranas provide the basis for the Hindu notion of heaven and hell. Puranas include tales and experiences that are intended to keep humans disciplined on the planet.