Yadgir, July 9, 2013: Farmers across the district celebrated Mannettina Amavasya on Monday.

The day was marked by farmers performing special pujas to clay and mud idols of bullocks.

The idols are taken in a procession to the village border and are brought back after performing another puja. They are then left on the roof where the rain will gradually wash them away.

“Placing the idols on the roof is an age-old practice. We believe that this will bring rain for our crops,” said Mallikarjun Gulagi, a farmer.

He added, “We love our bullocks as much as we love our children. They are a part of our life till the end.”

Source: The Hindu, DT. July 9, 2013.