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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Eruvaka Pournami: When bulls are worshipped at beginning of crop sowing season
Farmers in some parts of Telangana have celebrated Eruvaka or Erokka Pournami on Wednesday (June 12, 2025) marking the beginning of the farm activity for crop sowing, and worshiped bulls used in ploughing. On the occasion, farmers gave bath to the cattle, embellished their horns, fed them with local dishes, prepared farm implements like plows and ceremoniously ploughed fields. Bullock cart procession was also taken out in some villages. A farmer from Cheriyala village of Sangareddy, Pocharam Ramulu said that after waking up in the morning, they take bulls to a nearby lake or other water body to wash them. 'Later, their horns are painted with colours. And, we give them polelu (sweet dish), pulgam (made of Sorghum), raw eggs, oil, panakam (a drink made of jaggery, pepper and other ingredients). Farm related work, cleaning fields of earlier crop remnants and leveling begins,' C. Sailu, Peerampalli village in Vikarabad said that the celebrations are held to worship bulls and mark the sowing season. Turmeric bulbs are crushed and fed to them. Yokes too are cleaned. 'From 4 to 5 p.m., the edlu (bulls) are taken to fields, fed polelu and they are worshipped. On this day, neither bulls or farmers work. It is a holiday for both. If someone does not have a bull or cow at home, they ask others in the village to bring the cattle to worship at home,' said Mr. Sailu Bonthu Rambabu, Telangana State Joint Secretary of Rythu Sangham said, 'In simple words, it [Eruvaka Pournami] is the beginning of Kharif season.' However, people in some parts of the State said that relatively fewer people are celebrating the festival now. Mr. Sailu said that instead of a procession only of bullock carts, some people follow a few carts in tractors, cars or bikes.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Steps will be taken to develop Nakkapalle hospital and Revupolavaram in Anakapalli district, says Home Minister
Home Minister V. Anitha has said that Nakkapalle government hospital is being developed as a 100-bed hospital. She also stated that the government is taking steps to develop Revupolavaram as a major tourist destination. The Minister took part in 'Mukha Mukhi' programmes at Namavaram villages in S. Rayavaram mandal in Payakaraopeta constituency in Anakapalli district on Wednesday. Interacting with people as part of 'Mukha Mukhi', Ms. Anitha alleged that during the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government, not a single village saw development activity. But under the NDA government, villages are witnessing all-round development, she said. She said that Jalluru and Panduru bridges are nearing completion. She also announced that soon, an Anna Canteen is going to be opened at Payakaraopeta. She said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has been working with a vision for the future generations and under his leadership, several industrialists are evincing interest to invest in the State. Anakapalli district is also receiving a significant number of investments. The arrival of bulk drug and steel plants will create significant employment opportunities, she said. During the programme, Ms. Anitha has assured to provide door-to-door tap water connection. She also said that steps are also being taken to ensure there are no issues related to irrigation water. The Home Minister also received petitions from several persons and many issues were resolved on the spot. 'Eruvaka' programme Earlier, Ms. Anitha participated in 'Eruvaka' programme at Geddapalem village. As part of the programme, she performed a traditional ritual, offering prayers and ploughed the field with oxen. She distributed subsidised seeds to farmers and also launched drone services for farmers. Speaking to the farmers, Ms Anitha said the government is committed to providing modern, technology-based equipment to farmers. She noted that drones are making agricultural tasks easier for farmers. She said that the NDA government has been giving high priority to the welfare of farmers.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP Home Minister Anitha wishes on Eruvaka Pournami, says govt. committed for farmers welfare
Andhra Pradesh's Home Minister, Vangalapudi Anitha, extended her warm greetings to farmers in celebration of Eruvaka Pournami, highlighting the crucial role they play as the backbone of the nation. During her visit to the Payakaraopet constituency on Wednesday, she reiterated the commitment of the NDA government to farmer welfare. Participating in the Eruvaka programme in Geddapalem village, within the S Rayavaram mandal, Home Minister Anitha engaged in the traditional practice by ploughing the fields alongside party members. Speaking to the media, she underscored the government's prioritisation of agricultural development. Minister Anitha detailed initiatives aimed at modernising farming practices, mentioning the provision of advanced equipment in line with technological advancements. She noted that farmers are now utilising drones in their agricultural activities, with the government offering an 80 per cent subsidy for drone acquisition. Anitha expressed her hope for prosperous dairy farming in Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing the government's dedication to enhancing the agricultural sector.
