13. Worship of cattle.
Naturally also the Banjāras worshipped their pack-cattle.[34] “When sickness occurs they lead the sick man to the feet of the bullock called Hātadiya.[35] On this animal no burden is ever laid, but he is decorated with streamers of red-dyed silk, and tinkling bells with many brass chains and rings on neck and feet, and silken tassels hanging in all directions; he moves steadily at the head of the convoy, and at the place where he lies down when he is tired they pitch their camp for the day; at his feet they make their vows when difficulties overtake them, and in illness, whether of themselves or their cattle, they trust to his worship for a cure.”