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Boyakonda Gangamma (NAVARATHRULU)
The Boyakonda Gangamma Dussehra festival is a nine-day celebration at the Sri Boyakonda Gangamma temple in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The festival is dedicated to the sister of Venkateshwara, and is believed to bring in lakhs of people from all over India. One of the popular legends suggests that Goddess Gangamma manifested to protect the people of Tirupati from the atrocities....
The Boyakonda Gangamma Dussehra festival is a nine-day celebration at the Sri Boyakonda Gangamma temple in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The festival is dedicated to the sister of Venkateshwara, and is believed to bring in lakhs of people from all over India. One of the popular legends suggests that Goddess Gangamma manifested to protect the people of Tirupati from the atrocities of a local chieftain, Palegadu. Disguised as a beautiful woman, she vanquished the tyrant, restoring peace to the region.Sri Boyakonda Gangamma temple near Punganur, and also other big temples in Chittoor district, is all ready for celebrating the nine-day Brahmotsavams that begin from September 27.
Authorities at the ancient temple, managed by the Endowments Department, expect heavy footfall this time, as the celebrations are being held in a grand manner after two years.
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Activities
30th September – Mahalakshmi Devi
1st October – Shakambari Devi
2th October – Saraswathi Devi
3rd October – Durga Devi
4th October – Mahisasura Mardini
5th October – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi
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Organized By
Tourism Department
S Mallikarjuna
District Tourism & Cultural office, Chittoor, Chittoor District
9701852737
chittoor[dot]apta[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Renigunta,
which is 100 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Madanapalle,
which is 40 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Punganur,
which is 20KMs away.
