Farmers participate in Raitha Jatha as part of Shivamogga Dasara
Farmers in Shivamogga, Karnataka, participated in a 'Raitha Jatha' procession featuring bullock carts and tractors as part of the local Dasara celebrations. The event highlighted the importance of agriculture and featured a demonstration of drone technology used for pesticide application by a local farmer.
Why it matters
The event underscores the integration of traditional farming practices with modern agricultural technology like drones to improve efficiency and preserve the cultural significance of the farming community.
Farmers participate in Raitha Jatha as part of Shivamogga Dasara left Farmers taking part in Raitha Jatha held as part of Shivamogga Dasara celebrations on Thursday. S.K. Dinesh S.K. Dinesh https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/d393p0/article71588640.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9911_15_10_2026_17_32_15_1_RAITHADASARA04.JPG S_K_Dinesh Shivamogga Karnataka 15-10-2026 Farmers took part in Raitha Jatha held as part of Shivamogga Dasara celebrations in Shivamogga on Thursday. Photo by S.K. Dinesh Shivamogga Bullock carts, tillers and tractors rolled through the streets of Shivamogga on Thursday as farmers and elected representatives took part in the Raita Jatha, organised as part of the Shivamogga Dasara celebrations. The jatha began at Science Field, where it was inaugurated by C.S. Asharani, a progressive farmer from Shikaripur taluk known for using drones to spray pesticides on crops. Elected representatives and leaders of farmers’ organisations drew a bullock cart along the route, and folk troupes added colour to the procession. Speaking on the occasion, Ms.
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