Ugadi Kondattam with Nattu Madu, Chennai

On the auspicious occasion of Ugadi, GoPals conducted its “Ugadi Kondattam with Nattu Madu” event at Gokula Krishna Goshala, Uttukottai, Tamil Nadu. This event was to spread awareness about Indian native Cows and use of desi pasu in farming.

Activity :

GoPals is centered on the conservation of environment and sustainable living by creating awareness about various organic farming practices and Desi Indian Cows which is the backbone of Indian farming.

Event was attended by around 20+people with full enthusiasm before Ugadi. GoPals team tries to spread awareness Native Indian breed Cows, organic lifestyle and how they could safeguard sustainable living culture and support green environment. The event included activities like connecting everyone to native cows the privilege which not everyone would have had, introduction to native cow breed cows, cleaning the Goushala.

Time Duration and Event Details :

Event Date: 15.03.2020
Event Timing: Morning 7.45 AM to Noon 1:15 PM
Event Location: Gokula Krishna Gaushal,Tiruvallur,TN

• Goshala cleaning
• Gau Pooja by participants
• Discussion about Desi Pasu
• Natural farming significance by Thiru.Hemadri
• Thiru RV Natraaj about experience of starting the gaushala
• Question answer session with farmers

Highlights of speech :

• How the Gokula krishna gaushala was started
• Why the desi pasu have to be saved
• Connection between Pasu and Farming
• How sanam helps in keeping soil fertile and help the microbes live
• How keeping non-milking pasu are more beneficial for farming than milk giving pasu
• Even the sanam and komiyam of Kalai madu can be used for farming
• Using Kalai madu in farming will keep the soil fertile throughout the year and cultivation can be continued with rich and healthy harvest

Summary :

The feedback from the volunteers was very positive and they felt lucky to have had chance to engage with mother nature and feel the energy of Desi Indian Cows. Volunteers learned about native Indian breeds of cattle, traditional and organic farming practices.

Some Farmers who are not using natural method for farming so far , after the event have pledged to go natural farming with Desi Pasu. Few shared how due to shortage of labors in farming forcing them to switch for tractor and yield price of the crop is not reaching the farmers.

Please find below gallery to see the few more glimpses of the event: