Locals get frogs married in traditional way to appease rain God in Karnataka's Udupi

Last Updated : Jun 08 2019 | 10:06 PM IST

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Udupi (Karnataka), Jun 08 (ANI): Taking the initiative to appease the rain God in a novel way, Udupi citizen forum arranged a marriage of the frogs in Karnataka's Udupi today. The two frogs were attired in specially made outfits for the ceremony. Several guests participated in the frogs wedding, and the ritual began by catching hold of a male and a female frog from two different villages. The frogs were taken in a decorated cycle auto before its wedding. Interestingly, the frog couple will be sent on a honeymoon to Manna Palla near Manipal in Udupi. The main intention in arranging this frog wedding was to appease the rain Gods who seem to have deserted the coastal district over the past few months, and the people have been struggling to get water for drinking and other basic purposes.