{
  "id": 3028124,
  "title": "Locals Carry Out ‘Living Funeral’ To Please Lord Indra, Pray For Rain Amid Dry Spell In Indore | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/locals-carry-out-living-funeral-to-please-lord-indra-pray-for-rain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:32:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/locals-carry-out-living-funeral-to-please-lord-indra-pray-for-rain-amid-dry-spell-in-indore-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents in the village of Gawli Palasia, near Mhow in Indore district, have conducted a symbolic \"living funeral\" procession to seek rain. The ritual, which has been observed for many years, involved a living man lying on a bier, covered in white clothes, as villagers gathered to carry out the tradition. The procession, accompanied by drums, featured participants carrying kalash, garlands, and other ritual items. The villagers believe that by appeasing Lord Indra, the Hindu god associated with rain, they can bring much-needed rainfall to the area. The lack of rain has caused concern among farmers, as their crops require water and could suffer if the dry spell persists. While some may view the practice as superstition, the villagers maintain it is an integral part of their faith and long-standing tradition. The unusual event has garnered attention from nearby communities, as villagers anxiously await the arrival of much-needed rain.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Villagers in Indore district carried out a symbolic ‘living funeral’ procession to pray for rain as farmers remain worried. The incident took place in Gawli Palasia near Mhow. A video of the ritual has surfaced on social media, showing the man lying alive and covered in white clothes as the symbolic funeral takes place. People can be seen carrying kalash, garlands and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}