Aboriginal tribes commence farm activities to mark Ugadi festival in Telangana’s Adilabad

The tribals performed prayers to bullocks and farm equipment as a token of gratitude for playing a vital role in their lives

Adilabad: Ugadi festival or Telugu New Year was celebrated on a colourful note across erstwhile Adilabad district on Sunday.

In a distinctive culture, aboriginal tribes commenced agriculture activities to mark Ugadi festival in several parts of erstwhile Adilabad district. The tribals performed prayers to bullocks and farm equipment as a token of gratitude for playing a vital role in their lives. They then tilled farm lands to begin the operations for the forthcoming Vanakalam season.

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Similarly, people from all walks of life dressed in their best thronged temples and performed special prayers, seeking good fortunes in Nirmal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Reading of Panchangam or Hindu almanac by priests and culture programmes were organised as part of the festivities. Religious organisations distributed Ugadi Pacchadi to the public as part of the celebrations.

Meanwhile, local public representatives took part in the celebrations held to mark the festival in district centres.