Koppal: Thousands flock to Kutaganahalli village for ‘wonder pill’ to cure Asthma

PTI, Jun 8, 2024, 11:24 AM IST

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Koppal: A sleepy village in Koppal district came to life on Saturday morning as thousands of people from various parts of the country descended on it to receive a herbal medicine that cures respiratory problems, mainly Asthma.

The ‘wonder pill’ prepared by traditional healer Ashok Rao Kulkarni is drawing people from several parts of Karnataka, neighbouring Maharashtra, and all southern states to Kutaganahalli village.

The medication, according to Kulkarni, has to be administered and consumed when moon transcends from ‘Mrugashira Nakshatra’ to ‘Ardra Nakshatra’.

This longstanding tradition, rooted in the Kulkarni family for over a century, has created a magnetic pull to Kutaganahalli. The village transformed into a grand fairground, complete with vendors selling various items, reflecting the immense trust and belief in the efficacy of the age-old remedy.