Neelakanth (Palapitta): A Sign Of Prosperity For Agriculture In Dussehra

Farmers once valued it for pest control in low-pesticide times. During Dussehra, spotting this bird is considered a sign of prosperity for agriculture.

Hyderabad: The Indian Roller, also known as Palapitta and Neelakanth, is the state bird in Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha. Farmers once valued it for pest control in low-pesticide times. During Dussehra, spotting this bird is considered a sign of prosperity for agriculture.

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