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s “A lifetime of showers moistens the soul”, says an ancient proverb. And the words in the proverb are more appropriate for depicting the monsoons in India rather than any kind of festivities in the world. Rain has always been a symbol of euphoria to the Indian life and culture. Any kind of innovation or creativity, whether it may be dance, music or art, raindrops always form an integral theme. It is well known that India’s total economy is dependent on the monsoons. The eyes of the farmers transfixed towards the skies praying for those black, fleecy, rain-bearing clouds are familiar in our daily lives. 22