In Telangana, people are celebrating Kanuma today, the festival of cattle, on the third day of Sankranti festival. In rural areas, people worship cattle and agricultural tools on the occasion.
Rural craftsmen and artisans who help farmers in their daily chores are especially honoured. Our Correspondent says, cattle processions will be held at many places as farmers showcase their bulls and adorned cattle in their village streets.
Cattle competitions and rural sports for youth will be held to mark the festival.
The cattle will be worshipped in most of the rural areas as the farming community considers the importance of the cattle in the nourishment and development of society.