Temples pray for rain in Andhra Pradesh
Some temples are holding special prayers to ask for rain because of dry weather. A political leader is asking why the big temple board has not done the same.
What is happening
Many parts of the state are not getting enough rain. Because of this dry weather, smaller temples in places like Srisailam and Vijayawada have started special prayer rituals to ask the rain gods for help. People are worried about their crops and water supply.
The big question
A leader named Bhumana Karunakar Reddy pointed out that the big temple board, called the TTD, has not held these rain prayers yet. He said the TTD used to do many special prayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He wants to know why they are not doing it now when people are worried about the lack of rain.
Key facts
- Smaller temples are holding prayer rituals called Varuna Yagam.
- These prayers are meant to bring rain during dry spells.
- A dry weather pattern called El Nino is causing less rain.
- Leaders are asking the main temple board to follow the example of smaller temples.
What happens next
It is up to temple leaders to decide if they will join in with special prayers. Meanwhile, people across the state are hoping for good monsoon rains soon to fill up water lakes and help farmers grow food.