Bail Pola

The harvest festival is celebrated by farmers all over Pune. On this day bullocks, which are an integral part of the agricultural chores and consequently the village economy, are honored. They are bathed, colourfully decorated and taken out in processions across the village, accompanied by the music of drumbeats. Pola brings out an important appear of Hindu culture, which does not look upon cattle as mere beasts of burden, but treats them with dignity and gratitude.