In a peculiar turn of events, the villagers of Gangenahalli Village in Krishnarajpet Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, organized a symbolic marriage between two boys as an offering to appease the rain gods. The wedding, held on Friday night, aimed to invoke the blessings of the divine to bring much-needed showers to the region, which has been grappling with dry spells and a lack of rainfall compared to previous years.
Local witnesses reported that the two boys, dressed in traditional attire, actively participated in the marriage ceremony, assuming the roles of the bride and groom. The unique event was accompanied by a grand feast arranged for the villagers, adding to the overall significance of the ritual.
The decision to conduct such a symbolic marriage highlights the desperation of the local population to mitigate the adverse effects of prolonged drought and seek divine intervention for rain. Similar practices have been observed in the past, emphasizing the influence of age-old traditions in times of uncertainty and climatic challenges.
It is worth mentioning that this incident is not an isolated occurrence in Karnataka. In 2017, a similar event took place in Mahadeshwara Hills, Mangaluru, where a young boy was dressed as a girl and made to marry another young man as part of a prayer ritual to invoke copious rainfall.
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