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.
This story was reported by The Times of India. Read the full coverage at The Times of India.
