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Hyderabad's Sadar Buffalo Carnival Draws Thousands to Narayanguda

Organized by the founding family since 1946, the Narayanguda ‘Pedha Sadar’ anchors citywide observances.

Overview

  • The biggest procession at Narayanguda YMCA drew large crowds on Wednesday, with politicians visiting during the Jubilee Hills bypoll run-up.
  • Organisers reported around 300 bulls in the parade, including all-India champions alongside large music bands and cultural troupes.
  • Go Puja preceded the festivities, and the carnival formally began when a buffalo stomped a lit diya placed on the ceremonial offering.
  • The event traces its origins to founder Salandri Nyayam Chowdhary Mallaiah Yadav in 1946, and his family continues to lead the celebration.
  • Parallel Sadar celebrations took place across Hyderabad—including Shaikpet-Darga, Deepak Talkies, Saidabad, Khairatabad, Ameerpet, Karwan, Langer Houz and Madhapur—as the Yadav community honored animals central to their livelihoods.