The Unusual Tradition of Sapi Dung War in a Village in India
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 11:47 AM WIB
Kurnool, VIVA – A village in India celebrated the Hindu New Year or Ugadi in a unique way by engaging in a cow dung war, where they threw cow dung at each other.
The residents of Kairuppala near Kurnool District, India, named this cow dung war as Pidakala War.
In a video shared on Instagram account @Winnews_, hundreds of villagers were seen joyfully throwing cow dung at each other.
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Small handfuls of cow dung were continuously thrown in the air, while some villagers watched the cow dung war from the balcony of a house.
According to the Instagram account, the Hindu New Year or Ugadi celebration on the first day traditionally involves cleaning the house, creating colorful rangoli, and enjoying special dishes with family.
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On the second day, after visiting the temple and changing into new clothes, the cow dung war took place, with villagers divided into two groups attacking each other.
This tradition is believed to bring luck and health, inspired by the legends of Goddess Bhadrakali and God Virabhadra.
The Ugadi celebration in the village is not just a festivity, but a symbol of togetherness and hope for a new year filled with blessings.
The video has sparked various comments from Indonesian netizens, with many expressing concerns about the health risks of cow dung due to harmful bacteria it may contain.
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This tradition is believed to bring luck and health, inspired by the legends of Goddess Bhadrakali and God Virabhadra.
