The Basavannalu (bulls ))that tilled /sowed for 9 Hours without fatigue

 

Anantapur District (Bommanahal):

An extraordinary event occurred in Anantapur district, proving that even with increasing mechanization in agriculture, the effort in traditional methods, especially the invaluable contribution of livestock, remains priceless. A pair of bulls (known locally as Basavannalu) belonging to Ampanna Swamy, a farmer from Govindawada village in Bommanahal mandal, earned the appreciation of the farmers by successfully completing the tilling/sowing of 20 acres for cowpea cultivation in just 9 hours.

Without Rest or Fatigue...

The cultivation work began at 5 AM on Thursday and was completed by 2 PM. This means the cowpea seeds were successfully sown across 20 acres in a mere 9 hours. Three farmers – Revanna, Ramudu, and Gudruvannappa – assisted farmer Swamy in shifts during this process.

However, while the human participants changed, these Basavannalu ('bulls') surprisingly carried on the work continuously, with great enthusiasm and without any sign of fatigue, as if proclaiming, "We won't back down!" Everyone was astonished by their incredible effort. Overwhelmed by their great work, all the farmers praised them, shouting, "Bravo, Basavannalu!" The farmers also cheered and whistled, encouraging the bulls further.

As a mark of respect for this unique feat, immediately after the work was completed, the farmers honored the bulls by parading them through the main streets of the village. Yellappa Thippe Swamy, Shiva, Innappa, J. Rajasekhar, and others participated in this event.

This incident once again proved the great power and capability provided by livestock in agriculture, and the depth of affection farmers hold for them, surpassing that of machines.