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Scenes of daily life in the rural villages of Maharashtra

A family joyfully plays with water to celebrate 'Holi' festival in Paud. Maharastra is currently facing the worst drought in more than four decades. Low rainfall results in hunger, shortages of drinking water and limitations for growing crops and maintaining livestock. Using water scarcely has become of crucial importance, yet an exception can be made when it comes to something as vital as their cultural practices.

INDIA | Thursday, 4 July 2013 | Views [480] | View Smaller Image

A family joyfully plays with water to celebrate 'Holi' festival in Paud. Maharastra is currently facing the worst drought in more than four decades. Low rainfall results in hunger, shortages of drinking water and limitations for growing crops and maintaining livestock. Using water scarcely has become of crucial importance, yet an exception can be made when it comes to something as vital as their cultural practices.

 

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