Poleramma Jatara

Poleramma Jatara is a festival in Venkatagiri in honour of Poleramma. It is celebrated every year by Venkatagiri citizens and people from nearby villages and cities like Nellore, Tirupati, Sri Kalahasti and Chennai.^[1] In 2024 it obtained recognition as an Andhra Pradesh State Festival.

History

The festival has ist origin in the time of the Venkatagiri rajas in the mid-18th century. Local people believe that the goddess herself came and used to talk with the rajas during the time of festival. It is usually held every year on 3rd Wednesday and Thursday after Vinkayaka Chaturthi.^[2]

References

http://1nellore.com/4888/poleramma-jathara-in-venkatagiri-of-nellore-district/

^ Rangarajan, A. D. (15 September 2022). "Poleramma Jatara observed on a grand scale in Venkatagiri". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
^ Subramanyam, Avinash P. (6 October 2023). "Annual Poleramma Jatara Concludes on Grand Note in Venkatagiri". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.

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[1] Rangarajan, A. D. (15 September 2022). "Poleramma Jatara observed on a grand scale in Venkatagiri". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 February 2025.

[2] Subramanyam, Avinash P. (6 October 2023). "Annual Poleramma Jatara Concludes on Grand Note in Venkatagiri". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.

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