Indian village holds a warts-an-all wedding in the hope of bringing rain

For better or for worse..you may now kiss the bride.

Residents believe these unusual nuptials will bring rain to relieve them of water shortages brought on by severe drought. In some parts of India frogs are thought to have special powers because they can sense when it is about to rain - making a peculiar noise whenever the heavens are about to open.

In these rather irregular wedding photos the bride and groom are pictured being held together by two men as they seal their vows with a kiss.

The entire village appears to be taking part in the special ceremony and a number of children seem captivated by the service.

The happy couple are then doused in an orange powder and photographed with colourful flowers in front of a single flame.

A woman in traditional robes is also snapped dressing the amphibians in red cloaks and matching headdresses.

After the ceremony - where prayers are said to the rain gods - the newlyweds are set free near a local stream or river to enjoy their honeymoon as they wish. 

Although the practice of marrying frogs may seem strange to Westerners, in India villages have been known to wed donkeys and buffaloes in a bid to bring rain.

And in the case of frogs believers don't necessarily stop at marriage - holding baby showers and post-pregnancy rituals as well.

 

Source: Dailymail