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Published 12:30 IST, June 8th 2019

Appealing to the Rain Gods, priests in Karnataka temple perform rituals immersed in massive water-filled vessels

The rising temperature and delay in monsoon have left many people across the country reeling under the scorching heat.

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The rising temperature and delay in monsoon have left many people across the country reeling under the scorching heat. Many have also resorted to spiritual routes in the hope of pleasing the mighty rain gods. Recently, at a temple in Karnataka, a special puja was organized for good rainfall this season. In the pictures shared by ANI, the priest of the Someshwara temple in Halasuru was seen sitting inside two giant vessels filled with water, while another one was seen performing hawan 

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The tweet has garnered a lot of attention on social media, and while the priests were sincerely praying to the Rain God for the early onset of monsoon, netizens have a rather hilarious take on it. Read some of the reactions below- 

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12:17 IST, June 8th 2019