Thousands Queue Up For 'Fish Prasadam' In Hyderabad As Event Returns After 3-Year Gap. In Pics

Thousands of people and patients attended Hyderabad’s 'Fish Prasadam’ event to take the fish medicine. The annual distribution, which draws large crowds, was not held for the last three years due to Covid. (Source: PTI)

The Bathini Harinath Goud family members have been administering the 'fish prasadam' on the day of 'Mrigasira Karthi' every year for over 100 years. (Source: PTI)

'Fish prasadam' is a herbal paste, which contains a live Murrel fish. It is believed to have medicinal properties and can cure respiratory ailments like asthma and bronchitis. However, its medicinal properties have been a subject of debate, with scientists questioning its effectiveness. (Source: PTI)

The recipe of the prasadam was given to a family elder of the Bathini family by a holy man. A yellow paste is stuffed inside the mouth of a live murrel fish. This live fish is then swallowed without drinking water. (Source: PTI)

Telangana Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav, who inaugurated the distribution of 'fishpPrasadam', said the state government made all arrangements for the occasion. (Source: PTI)

The government has taken steps to ensure that lakhs of people who come from different states to receive the 'prasadam' do not face any inconvenience. (Source: PTI)

An Army jawan was also seen receiving the traditional fish 'Prasadam' from a member of the Bathini family to get relief from respiratory problems at the Nampally Exhibition ground in Hyderabad on Friday. (Source: PTI)

Several families from different states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, have been arriving at the venue for the last three days. (Source: PTI)