Byjus 1

Byjus  2

| **Summary/Static** | **Details** |
| --- | --- |
| **Why in the news?** | Kanuma Panduga 2025: Key Highlights of the Festival |
| **Date and Time** | January 15, 2025; Sankranti Moment at 9:03 AM on January 14. |
| **Origin** | Derived from Govardhan Puja; honors Lord Krishna's intervention to protect cattle. |
| **Rituals and Celebrations** | Bathing and decorating cattle, temple visits, bullfights, traditional attire, and community gatherings. |
| **Significance** | Highlights the role of cattle in agriculture, connects to mythology, and fosters community spirit. |
| **Cultural Heritage** | Celebrates the agricultural and cultural traditions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. |
| **Mythological Link** | Honors Lord Krishna's protection of cattle during a flood as described in the Govardhan Puja legend. |


Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Kanuma Panduga 2025: Key Highlights of the Festival
Date and Time	January 15, 2025; Sankranti Moment at 9:03 AM on January 14.
Origin	Derived from Govardhan Puja; honors Lord Krishna's intervention to protect cattle.
Rituals and Celebrations	Bathing and decorating cattle, temple visits, bullfights, traditional attire, and community gatherings.
Significance	Highlights the role of cattle in agriculture, connects to mythology, and fosters community spirit.
Cultural Heritage	Celebrates the agricultural and cultural traditions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Mythological Link	Honors Lord Krishna's protection of cattle during a flood as described in the Govardhan Puja legend.

Kanuma Panduga: Celebrating Cattle and Culture in Southern India