Karnataka: More than 50 children danced for rain in drought-hit Tumakuru

Tumakuru: Following the belief that children dancing will bring rains, more than 50 children drank neem juice and danced at Hosahalli, Sira in Tumakuru district. The district is facing drought.

It is believed that children dancing after drinking neem juice will appease the rain god. The children along with organisers offered prayers to Kodikalamma Goddess. Thousands of devotees took part in the religious event.