Donkeys fed ‘gulab jamuns’ in ritual amid rainfall deficit in 35 MP districts

Donkeys were fed gulab jamuns in Bhopal as part of a ritual seeking rainfall. Many districts in Madhya Pradesh have recorded below-normal precipitation this monsoon season. Participants offered prayers to Indra, the Hindu god of rain, for good showers. Bhopal has received above-normal rainfall, while other areas face deficits. A wet spell is anticipated across Madhya Pradesh starting Sunday.