Believed to cure asthma, Fish Prasadam to be given in Hyderabad on June 8

The 'Fish Prasadam' consists of Murrel fish and herbal paste. Scientists and rationalists have questioned the medicinal properties of the 'fish prasadam' but people continue to arrive in the city for it every year.

"In this regard, we have approached and requested the New Telengana Government to arrange and provide all the necessary amenities and required fingerlings. GHMC, Water Works, Fire, Electricity Police and RTC and other departments to will make their arrangements. As usual Fisheries department would provide the required fish. Apart From the Government of Telangana and respected departments, Badri Vishal Pannalal Pitti Trust, Agarwal seva Dal is always the back bone to us in smooth administration of the fish prasadam every year. They Provide free meals, tiffin, Water, and Butter Milk to all the patients" said Amarnath Goud.

"On that day, We insert a yellow herbal paste (Prasadam) into the mouth of a live fingerling. This live fish is then slipped into the throat of a patient. For vegetarian patients, the family will prepare separate prasadam with jaggery. However, vegetarians need to take the Prasadam for a longer period," Goud said.

"After taking the prasadam, separate prasadam which is given has to be made into pills and should be taken on three occasions for 45 days on Arudra (23 June), Punarvasu (8 July) and Pushyami (23 July). Patients are supposed to follow a strict diet prescribed by the Bathini brothers, otherwise the fish prasadam will not give the desired results," he added.

"After completion of administration at the main venue Exhibition Grounds for remaining patients. we give fish prasadam at our residence," Goud said. (ANI)