During which ritual do several men sit in total darkness inside a small chamber heated by coals and chant rhythmically?
A) Sioux sweat lodge ceremony
B) Hindu mystics yoga practices
C) ceremonies of the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey
D) nightlong ritual of the Maori Tohunga in New Zealand

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The ritual described in the question is the Sioux sweat lodge ceremony, in which participants sit in a small chamber heated by hot rocks or coals, and chant or pray together in the dark. This ritual is a traditional practice among some Native American tribes, and is believed to have spiritual and healing benefits. The other options listed - Hindu mystic yoga practices, ceremonies of the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey, and the nightlong ritual of the Maori Tohunga in New Zealand - involve different practices and traditions.

During Which Ritual Do Several Men Sit in Total Darkness