The Karabba ritual in Bukkapatna village, Sira taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, celebrates the deep-rooted agricultural traditions and the bond between farmers, their animals, and nature. This unique event honours cows and agrarian tools, pivotal in farming communities, through various rituals aiming for a prosperous season and the well-being of cattle and crops. The ritual starts with placing three vertical stones at the village entrance, symbolising purification and setting the stage for subsequent ceremonies. Cows are decorated with vibrant paints and sometimes garlands and gold jewellery, signifying divine protection and respect for these vital animals.

 Community involvement is a cornerstone of Karabba, transcending agricultural celebrations to foster unity and social bonds. A communal lunch, often featuring payasam, highlights the importance of shared joy and gratitude. Karabba exemplifies the symbiosis with nature, promoting sustainability and reverence for the natural world, preserving India's agricultural heritage through folklore.

As I do not have direct access to the Karabba ritual, I took images from the Pongal ritual, where cow decoration is similar to the Karabba ritual. I gathered the information from an interview with one of my neighbours, Raghu, where he talked about the Karabba rituals among villagers of Karnataka.