Uncertain times: Many states in the country are reeling under the intense heat wave due to delayed monsoon, and therefore, lack of rainfall. As Gujarat braces itself for the expected water shortage due to uncertain monsoon, Brahmins perform a 'Parjanya Yagna' to appease the Rain Gods at Jai Somnath Mahadev temple in Ahmedabad.Gujarat is fearing a drought-like situation due to lack of rainfall. At several places people are performing Yagnas to bring on the much-needed rain.
Prajanya is essentially the God of rain, water and rivers. As all else fails, villagers in Ahmedabad pray in the hope that they can find relief from the scorching heat and avert drought. (AFP)
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