Hyderabad's Mysterious Fish Prasadam: Faith or Asthma Cure?

• Hyderabad's Fish Prasadam, distributed by the Bathini Goud family, draws millions annually for asthma treatment.
• The tradition dates back to 1845 when a saintly man gave a secret herbal formula to an ancestor.
• Patients must swallow a live Murrel fish with a yellow herbal paste, believed to clear respiratory passages.
• Strict dietary restrictions for 45 days are required post-prasadam for better results.
• Despite scientific skepticism, the Telangana government makes extensive arrangements for the Mrugashira Karthi event.