Indian villagers arrange frog wedding in hope of rain

A frog groom named Punarvasu and his amphibian bride Pushala were joined in holy Hindu matrimony by villagers hoping the ancient custom will bring monsoon rains to their drought-stricken district. The wedding ceremony was attended by thousands of people including five priests.

According to a report, frogs were decorated with flowers and smeared with turmeric, a holy and auspicious ointment. A brass band played Bollywood film songs while the priests blessed the frogs.

Surprisingly, frog weddings are practised in some parts of India and other areas of South Asia.