Overview
- The annual fish prasadam distribution, run by the Bathini family, began the night before and continued through the day at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, with organisers saying the event runs until the last person is served.
- The family and organisers say the ritual has been held without interruption for 180 years on the auspicious Mrigasira Karthi, a claim reported by Telangana Today based on their statements.
- Large crowds have travelled from multiple states to attend, and some visitors reported queuing as long as about 48 hours to receive the prasadam.
- Many attendees described repeat visits and personal relief from breathing and other health problems after taking the fish prasadam, but these therapeutic claims are anecdotal and not medically verified in the coverage.
- The event’s scale raises practical issues for crowd management and public health as thousands converge for a single-day distribution, and organisers say they manage supply and service on site.