Here the goat predicts rain: the unique tradition of Nakhtrana Bhadali, the goat gives hints of smoke; The priest predicts the rain

At the place of Siddhadada Garibnath of Bhadali village in Nakhtrana taluka of Kutch, advance notice of rain is obtained by a goat. This tradition associated with the faith of the people has been going on for years, in which a goat of the same lineage from the house of a Kshatriya family of the village is held on a religious occasion on the occasion of the annual date of Jeth Vad Amas and after pooja-aarti Is, which the present masses accept with full faith.

Goat indicates drought, heavy rain and good rainfall

Every year on the day of Jeth Vad Amas, a religious function is held at the tomb of Siddhadada Garibbanathji, a disciple of Siddhayogi Dada Dhoramnathji in Bhadali village of Nakhtrana. The seven surrounding villages join in the form of fairs from morning till evening. Meanwhile, Aarti is held at the temple at 5 pm where Hakdethath devotees are present inside the complex. Meanwhile, a goat of the same lineage from the house of a Kshatriya family of the village has been standing among the masses in the complex for years and after the completion of Aarti, the smoker leaves the smoke, after which the priest lays his hands on the body of the goat and predicts rain.

This religious tradition is still intact today

Very good rainfall was expected in Kutch this year. According to the locals, it has also happened that in the year when there is a drought, the goat is not smoked despite waiting for a long time and when it climbs to the top, there is a situation of heavy rain. The religious tradition of this subject of faith is still maintained today.