In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, villagers recently conducted a unique "wedding ceremony" between two frogs amidst a severe heatwave, aiming to appease the rain gods. The ritual, captured in a viral video, featured the male and female frogs adorned in traditional attire, as some ladies sang traditional songs in the back, symbolising a plea for timely monsoon rains. This age-old custom, rooted in folklore and agricultural traditions, symbolises a plea for rainfall crucial for farming. Across India, frog marriages are performed with regional nuances, highlighting the cultural significance and belief in nature's harmony with divine intervention. Karnataka Shocker: Villagers 'Marry' Minor Boys in Chikkaballapur District in a Desperate Attempt to Bring Rain.
Frog Marriage in Uttar Pradesh
In an elaborate function, frog wedding held in UP's Varanasi to appease rain Gods. pic.twitter.com/gudDblpxZG
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