The Poop war or The Pidakala War (also known as the Pidakala Samaram or Peddanuggulata) is a unique, folklore-based cow dung fight held every year in the village of Kairuppala, near Aspari in Kurnool district, India. It is a tradition specific to this village, where locals from different communities, including Hindus and Muslims, participate. This event is not formally recognized by any major Hindu religious institution but has deep roots in local customs.
Festival Highlights of a Poop war
The villagers of Kairuppala celebrate this cow dung fight the day after Ugadi (the New Year festival). During this event, the village splits into two groups: one side includes the Dalit, Kuruba, and Yadava communities, who represent Bhadrakali; the other side consists of the Lingayat, Muslim, and Reddy communities, representing Virabhadra. Hundreds of people join in, and the event is heavily monitored by police to maintain order. While injuries do happen, no complaints are filed as participants see it as part of the tradition.
Following the fight, the villagers celebrate the symbolic marriage of Virabhadra and Bhadrakali.
In Kallur, another part of Kurnool, there is a unique celebration where donkeys are made to walk three times around the Chowdeswari Temple in a specially prepared mud puddle. Afterward, they are washed, decorated, and worshipped. This ritual, watched by many devotees, is believed to bring peace to the community.
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