Pathamudayam – A day dedicated to Nature
Pathamudayam is considered an auspicious day to sow seeds and plant saplings. Ploughing and tilling usually begin on Vishu, but the actual sowing and planting are done on Pathamudayam.
paddy farming
Dew at night saves Paddy rice harvest in Kadapra
The temperatures were higher than during the same period in previous years. But to the farmers’ surprise—and as a providence of God—nighttime dew kept the soil moisturized and supple. As a result, this year’s harvest was several times greater than in previous years.