Hyderabad Gears Up for Sadar Festival

Hyderabad is gearing up for the Sadar festival, a celebration that reflects the city’s culture and traditions. Organisers are making arrangements for the festivities scheduled for November 10, with giant buffaloes brought specially from Haryana set to be the main attraction. According to representatives of the All India Yadav Samaj, the festival was started nearly 80 years ago by Chowdhary Salandri Mallaiah Yadav with the aim of bringing the Yadav community together. The celebrations have continued since the Nizam era. There is also a belief that the tradition commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to protect the cowherds and their cattle. Over the years, Sadar has become a distinctive cultural event in Hyderabad and has been recognised as a state festival by the Telangana government.

This year, buffaloes named Kaali, Yuvraj-2 and Rolex have been brought from Haryana. Organisers say the animals are around 6.5 feet tall, 14 feet long and weigh between 1,500 and 1,800 kg. Bringing prized buffaloes from Haryana and Punjab for display has been a tradition since 2009. These animals are known for their massive size and distinctive physique. They are reportedly given special care and a nutritious diet, including bran, cashews and almonds, in the months leading up to the festival. On the day, they are groomed with oil and decorated with coloured horns, ribbons and peacock feathers. Their displays, including standing on their hind legs, are expected to draw crowds. Celebrations will take place in areas such as Narayanaguda, Musheerabad, Kachiguda, Khairatabad and NTR Stadium.