How Bandit procession by tribal women ‘revived’ rain in Rajasthan’s Banswara

Women in Banswara revived an ancient 100-year-old tradition called ‘Dhaad’ to invoke rain amid a monsoon deficit. Dressed in traditional male attire, they marched to local temples. Their efforts coincided with the start of heavy rains in the region, showing the potential influence of time-honoured customs in addressing ecological challenges.