Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 16:19 IST
The villagers of Niwari district in Madhya Pradesh said several governments had to arrange water for them but all in vain. Thus they decided to marry off canines to please rain gods. During the canine wedding, villagers cheer the couple and danced to folk music. (Representative image) | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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The bizarre act was conducted by people of villages in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Bhopal: Despite increased literacy and government efforts, there seems to be no end to superstition. In rain deficit Bundelkhand, villagers organised the wedding of canines to please rain gods and hosted a mega feast for nearly 800 people.