Karnataka / Mandya: faith or superstition ? The villagers got two boys married, the whole village was given a feast for the marriage ceremony

In Karnataka’s Mandya district, two boys married each other to please Lord Indra. One boy became the bridegroom and the other the bride. Both were made to wear traditional clothes. A feast was also given to the entire village in the marriage ceremony held at Gangenahalli village of Krishnarajpet block. However, all this was somewhat symbolic. The villagers followed the age-old tradition of marriage and feast. All this happened only so that there could be good rains in the village this time.

People of Gangenahalli village said that Karnataka has received less rain so far this year as compared to last year. On Friday, the people of the village gathered and followed their age-old tradition of pleasing Lord Indra. We prayed to Lord Indra to give us good rain this time.

In 2017, two youths were also married in Bengaluru

The tradition of marriage between two youths for rain is very old in the rural areas of Karnataka. A similar symbolic wedding took place in Bangalore in the year 2017. People believe that this type of marriage makes the people of the village happy and prosperous.

In Indore also such marriage has happened for good rain

In 2017, Madhya Pradesh received less than normal rainfall. After this, two youths were married in Musakhedi, Indore. The mandap was decorated for both the boys and both took seven rounds. Local people also participated in it from both the sides.

Normal rain forecast this year

According to the Meteorological Department, this year the monsoon is expected to be normal across the country. However, people in Karnataka are still reeling under the heat. That’s why people here are praying to God for good rains through years old tradition.