'Fish prasadam' distribution for Asthma patients begins in Hyderabad

To provide relief to people from Asthma, Telangana Animal Husbandry Minister T Srinivas Yadav launched the Fish prasadam distribution event in Hyderabad. The Bathini family in Hyderabad has been distributing the 'fish prasadam' for more than 170 years.

Hyderabad: More than a century old practice of distributing the famous 'fish prasadam' to people for relief from Asthma began at the Exhibition Grounds here on Saturday.

'Fish prasadam' distribution for Asthma patients

Telangana Animal Husbandry Minister T Srinivas Yaday formally launched the event to be held on Saturday and Sunday, an official release said.

The state government has made elaborate arrangements for the event as thousands of asthma patients are expected to converge in the area to take the 'fish prasadam'.

'Fish prasadam' distribution for Asthma patients

The Bathini family in Hyderabad has been distributing the 'fish prasadam' for more than 170 years.

It is administered on Mrigasira Karthi day, which marks the onset of monsoon, according to the Hindu calendar.

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