Andhra villagers throw cow dung at each other to mark Pidakala War

In an annual tradition, Andhra Pradesh's Kairuppala village in Kurnool district, organised its 'Pidakala War', which involves two sides throwing cow dung at each other. The event, which signifies a mythological Hindu dispute, took place a day after the Ugadi festival. Villagers believe that the ritual brings health, prosperity, and rain to the villages.