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| May 7, 2010 | Special prayers to please rain gods held in Shimla | |
Shimla:Hindu priests organised special prayers here for rain in drought-affected villages near the hill town of Shimla.
Eleven Hindu priests held a three-day-long special prayers in a temple to Lord
Shiva in Faret village near Shimla. "This fire ritual has been organized by the
all Brahmins (Hindu priests) for rain. In these prayers, 11 Brahmins were sitting
for prayers for rain in the area. Everyone has wished for rain, as there has been
drought-like situation here. We are hopeful that with the blessings of Lord Shiva
we will soon have rain here," said Rajender Sharma, village temple priest. Villagers
said that they have been facing a drought-like situation for the last two years.
"If you cross through the village, you'll see all the fields have turned barren.
Locals and school children are fetching water from some 10 kilometers away. Drinking
water crises has affected the villagers seriously. There is no drinking water
available here," said Tulsiram Sharma, a villager. This year, with the mercury
soaring high, the drought conditions have affected the crops in early April. Farmers
are worried not only for their crops but also about water for drinking since almost
all the sources have dried up. The scorching weather, which officials say would
continue over northern, northwestern and central India for some time, also may
impact irrigation. Water crisis is not a new phenomenon in India. Many parts of
the country experience water shortage. |
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