Hamirsar in Bhuj: Once there was a lake

The famous Hamirsar lake in Bhuj, Kutch district has dried up completely where children are found playing cricket. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)

A thirsty camel is sitting in the dry bed of Narayan Sarovar, a lake near Koteshwar temple on the coast of Arabian Sea, in Lakhpat taluka of Kutch district. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)

A man watches as salt is formed in a pool of water in Great Rann of Kutch in Rapar taluka of Kutch district. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)

Camels are sitting in the dry bed of Narayan Sarovar in Lakhpat taluka of Kutch district. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)

A woman crosses dry bed of village pond of Manaba village in Rapar Taluka of Kutch District on her way to the lone public water stand. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)

Cows and buffaloes lurk in dry water pool of Bhekhda village. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)

Women and children of Manaba village, Rapar taluka in Kutch District on their way to fetch water from the lone public water stand in their village. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)

Women of Bhekhda village draw water from tanks. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)