Gangamma Jatara
| Gangamma Jatara or Gangamma Jathra | |
|---|---|
| Type | Festival of Goddess |
| Observances | Offering to the Goddess Ganga or Gangamma |
| Frequency | annual |
Gangamma Jatara or Jathra is a folk festival celebrated in several places across Southern India; including Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Andhra regions in Andhra Pradesh.[1] It is celebrated for eight days.[2][3]
It is also celebrated by fishermen before the start of fishing in Andhra region.
See also
References
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-12/hyderabad/28152030_1_devotees-temple-administration-lord-venkateswara
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tirupathi-jathara-licence-to-abuse/article4705684.ece
- ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130529/news-current-affairs/article/over-fishing-threat
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