Celebration time in Kutch as Hamirsar lake overflows
July 28, 2015
Bhuj
Hamirsar lake in capital Bhuj has started overflowing following continuous heavy rains across Kutch district.
Overflow of 500 years old Hamirsar lake is very important for people in this relatively arid district. There’s a rich tradition to celebrate this occasion. Local people do observe holiday when Hamirsar overflows.
As soon as Hamirsar overflows, people rush to the lake to witness it. Municipality chief of Bhuj city performs puja on its bank.
Kutchi people settled outside Kutch – wherever they are, in Mumbai or in Oman – also celebrate this occasion by cooking sweets. Hundreds of Kutchis settled abroad call Bhuj to confirm the news.
The Hamirsar overflowing today has sent ripples of joy all across especially because it is overflowing after a gap of two years.
In another good news, Nirona dam, an important water body in Kutch district is full of water.
– DeshGujarat
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