A Ritual Rooted in Land and Memory
On the misty days preceding Sankranti, remnants of an age-old agrarian ritual still surface in parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh. In Jalantara Saasanam, a small village in Srikakulam district, farmers continue—though in dwindling numbers—to consecrate their Paathara, a traditional underground grain storage system. Practised along the banks of the Mahendratanaya River, the ritual reflects a deep interweaving of agriculture, faith, and household food security.
Month: Current Affairs - February 03, 2026
Category: Agriculture | Food Security