Friday, June 15, 2012

Frogs married in India to break drought

Frog wedding in Takhatpur village, India.

Indian Photo Agency/Caters News Agency

Frogs say 'I do!' Villagers in India perform a traditional wedding ceremony between two frogs in hopes of ending a drought.

It was a ribbeting wedding ceremony.
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Two frogs were married in India so that a drought might end ? and? a village might live hoppily ever after.
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The amphibian couple was joined in matrimony during a traditional ceremony in Takhatpur, India.

It?s custom in some parts of India to perform frog marriages during water shortages to invoke rain gods.
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In images recently published by Caters photo agency, villagers can be seen attending the elaborate ceremony and placing their hands over the water-loving guests of honor.

The unusual bride and groom even dressed up for the special occasion, donning colorfuL flowers over their slippery bodies.
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In one image, the two frogs are pictured slipping into festive, red bags while one villager gently dabs paint onto each creature's head.

But the formal ceremony wasn't without a little romance.
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The happy newlyweds shared a wet kiss following their "I do's."

In 2011, two frogs were also married in the Koppal region of India in attempt to break a drought, The Times of India reports.

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