திருக்குறள்

சிறப்பொடு பூசனை செல்லாது வானம்
வறக்குமேல் வானோர்க்கும் ஈண்டு.

பொருள்: மழை பெய்யாமல் போகுமானால் இவ்வுலகத்தில் வானோர்க்காக நடக்கும் திருவிழாவும் நடைபெறாது; நாள் வழிபாடும் நடைபெறாது.

The earth, beneath a barren sky,
Would offerings for the gods deny. 

English Meaning: If the heavens withhold rain, there will be no annual festivals or daily offerings made to the gods in this world. This underscores how deeply rain is intertwined with cultural and spiritual practices. Without rain, crops cannot grow, leading to scarcity and hardship. Communities depend on the harvest to celebrate festivals, make offerings, and show gratitude to the divine. In times of drought, not only does physical life suffer, but the spiritual life is impacted as well, as people lack the means to honor their traditions and express devotion. Rain, therefore, is essential not only for survival but also for maintaining the rhythms of cultural and spiritual life.