Stones on heads, hope in hearts: Goans pray for rain to return
Goa faces an unusual monsoon delay, with rainfall far below average and temperatures climbing. In response, locals of all ages are turning to age-old rituals, participating in vibrant processions and skillfully balancing stones on their heads while praying for rain. Farmers worry as water reserves dwindle, even as officials reassure them of future supplies, emphasizing the need for conservation.
Goa faces an unusual monsoon delay, with rainfall far below average and temperatures climbing. In response, locals of all ages are turning to age-old rituals, participating in vibrant processions and skillfully balancing stones on their heads while praying for rain. Farmers worry as water reserves dwindle, even as officials reassure them of future supplies, emphasizing the need for conservation.
