The incident took place in Baniya village of central Madhya Pradesh state, where local believe that the practice will summon rain and bring respite from a drought-like situation. The villagers follow this practice every year, with consent from the children, Mr Teniwar was quoted as saying by India Today. The outlet reported that the girls were made to walk around naked carrying heavy pestles on their shoulders and visited door-to-door asking for flour, pulses and other cereals. As per the ritual, these items are then donated to a community kitchen that is set up near the temple. District collector S Krishna Chaitnya added that the parents of the girls were also involved in the ritual and that none of the locals have so far lodged a complaint in the incident. The event was attended by Lalita Yadav, the then minister of state for women and child development. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. More about Madhya Pradesh droughts.


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Six minor girls in central India were stripped and paraded naked as part of a village ritual to summon rains. The incident took place in a drought-parched village in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh state. Videos that went viral on social media reportedly showed young girls walking naked with a wooden shaft on their shoulders which had a frog tied to it. Locals believe the ritual will appease the rain god and bring rainfall to the region. India's National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought a report from the administration of Damoh district, where the village is located. The Madhya Pradesh police said they had not received any formal complaint against the event, but added that they had opened an investigation.