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In Telangana, people celebrated Kanuma, the cattle festival with traditional fervour and joy on the third day of the Makar Sankranti. This festival is also celebrated in Andhra Pradesh.
Overview |
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Held: Annually in January
Celebrated: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Main Aim: Dedicated to honouring cattle, mainly cows and bulls. |
About Kanuma
- Traditional cattle festival.
- Celebrated primarily in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Event or festival held annually, usually in January.
- It is dedicated to honouring cattle, mainly cows and bulls.
- The day celebrates the start of the sun's journey to the northern hemisphere, heralding longer days and the spring season.
- It takes place on the third day of the state's harvest, Makar Sankranti.
- On this day, subsequently, the decorated cattle are taken to nearby temples for ritualistic worship.
- Another notable aspect of the Kanuma Festival includes bullfights and wagers on the animals.[1]
On this day, animals are decorated with colorful garlands, offered food, and worshipped for their role in ensuring a good harvest. The festival highlights the strong connection between rural communities and their livestock, with rituals and celebrations taking place in villages across the region.
History
According to the Hindu mythology, this day imbues with particular importance. This day commemorates the legendary event when Lord Krishna protected the inhabitants of Gokulam from a severe flood. Legend states that on this day, Lord Krishna persuaded the villagers to worship Govardhan Hill, which induced the rainfall they desperately needed. This action, however, provoked Lord Indra, the deity of rain, leading him to inundate the village with a violent storm as retribution.
In response, Krishna safeguarded the villagers and their livestock by lifting the massive Govardhan Hill with a single finger, providing them shelter. Upon recognizing his error, Indra ceased the downpour. To appease Indra further, Krishna initiated a Govardhan Puja. The Kanuma Festival has since been celebrated to honor this divine intervention.[2]
References
- ↑ News Sources
- ↑ South Tourism | https://www.southtourism.in/andrapradesh/festivals/kanuma-festival.php