"Dirty" war: they are "bombarded" with poo for their health and prosperity | Chronic

Every year, thousands of farmers in the Indian village of Kairuppala perform a striking and traditional ritual that attracts the attention of everyone in the world.

It is the Pidakala war that is part of the Ugadi festival in which farmers throw a cow to shit – a sacred crop – for a good harvest.

As part of the rite, which lasts a day and symbolizes a battle between the gods Bhadrakali and Veerabhadra Swamy.

Farm workers throw manure cakes to attract good luck, health and abundant rainfall.