Hindu devotees adorn a statue of Lord Krishna with red tomatoes, hoping that the ritual will help reduce the price of vegetables across India. Bloomberg has reported that the country has witnessed a 700% increase in tomato prices due to a nationwide shortage caused by heavy rainfall.

The celebration was held at a temple in Rajasthan state's Beawar district
on the occasion of the month of Shravan, the fifth month of the solar year.

Sumit, the person who filmed this video, said: "It's very difficult for people to buy vegetables, especially tomatoes".

Idol of Hindu God Khatu Shyam Baba, form of Lord Krishna decorated with red tomatoes on the occasion of Hariyali Amavasya and the second Sawan Somwar (Monday) of the holy month of Shravan, at a temple in Beawar district of Rajasthan state of India.

Tomato prices are soaring across the country with retail prices in the Market at Rupees 240 per kg. It's very difficult for people to buy vegetables, especially tomatoes. Devotees who came to see God praying to reduce the price of vegetables.

Lord Shyam is a name and manifestation of Barbareek, grandson of Bhima and Hidimba in Mahabharata.