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Villagers Brave Rain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 06:15 PM
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Villagers in Bhadra, Madhya Pradesh, performed the last rites of an 83-year-old woman under a makeshift canopy due to lack of a crematorium. The ceremony was interrupted by rain, prompting the villagers to hold up a tarpaulin to prevent the fire from being extinguished.
In a heart-wrenching scene, the villagers of Bhadra in Madhya Pradesh's Mihara district came together to bid a final farewell to an 83-year-old woman. The lack of a crematorium in the village forced the family to perform the last rites in the open. Just as the ceremony was underway, rain started pouring down, threatening to extinguish the flames. The quick-thinking villagers promptly held up a tarpaulin to shield the fire from the rain, ensuring that the last rites were completed with dignity. This incident highlights the need for basic infrastructure, including crematoriums, in rural areas. The absence of such facilities can lead to difficulties for families during their most vulnerable moments.