📍Bathini Fish Prasadam: Faith, Tradition & Indigenous Healing in India 🇮🇳 Every year on Mrigasira Karthi, Hyderabad witnesses a unique healing ritual — Bathini Fish Prasadam — where a live murrel fish with a secret herbal paste is given to asthma patients. Though scientifically debated, this 170+ year-old tradition reflects India’s deep-rooted belief in traditional knowledge systems and community-led health practices. 🪔 A must-know example for UPSC aspirants exploring themes like: Indigenous medicine in India Cultural heritage & health Ayurveda & seasonal healing logic Ethics and faith in public health 🎯 Link this with topics in GS1 (Culture), GS2 (Health), GS4 (Ethics), and Essay.