According to sources, western Indian villagers have started idolizing rock fragments from a meteor shower. Some villagers imagine that the meteorites are the rocks that Rama, the Ramayana's Hindu epic hero, gathered to make the bridge to rescue his kidnapped wife.

The Times of India reported that the villagers of Gujarat state's Kutch region have been searching for rock fragments after a meteor shower made streaks of light over three populated districts late Monday.

Witnesses claim a big thud resounded Monday night while other people spoke of streaks of red and yellow light trailing from the sky.

There are those who believe that the rock fragments hold special powers.

"My son picked up one such stone and developed rashes on his hands. I believe these stones have been sent by God," said Hansa Bai, a villager who lives in Jamnagar district, according to the AFP.