Hyderabad: The Rice Bucket Challengem started by a Hyderabad journalist seems to be taking the world by storm. In 5 days, its official Facebook page has got more than 50,000 likes. Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with a difference, people in Hyderabad are taking this challenge to help the needy.
After making its mark on the internet, the Rice Bucket Challenge is gaining popularity in Ganesha pandals as well. After performing the pooja, people are donating a bucket of rice in charity. Members of the Sri Vittaleshwara Balabhakth Samaj took up this challenge and plan to continue it till the end of the festival.
"We saw this on CNN-IBN, got inspired. So we donated rice to people," said Sai Ram, member.
"To do charity is a noble cause. On this festival we have taken up this charity and donated rice," added Govindraju Maharaj, priest.
The Challenge is catching up with college students as well. The biggest single donation has come from Apoorva Degree College in Karimnagar where 2,000 students donated over 2000 kg of rice.
Manjulatha Kalanidhi, Founder of the Rice Bucket Challenge, however says there is still a long way to goo. "We are not looking for Likes and comments. We want concrete action on ground. We want it to reach to everyone. India has to rise up for this challenge to help the needy."
Started last week as a small charity by a journalist in Hyderabad, the campaign now hopes to reach thousands over this weekend.
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