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Sri Kotammathaili Ammavari Jatara
Sri Kotammathaili Ammavari Jatara is a traditional religious and cultural festival dedicated to Sri Kotamma Thalli (Ammavaru), a local form of the Mother Goddess worshipped with great devotion in parts of Andhra Pradesh, especially in Srikakulam and surrounding regions. The Jatara (fair/festival) is celebrated annually, usually drawing thousands of devotees from nearby villages and districts.Highl....
Sri Kotammathaili Ammavari Jatara is a traditional religious and cultural festival dedicated to Sri Kotamma Thalli (Ammavaru), a local form of the Mother Goddess worshipped with great devotion in parts of Andhra Pradesh, especially in Srikakulam and surrounding regions. The Jatara (fair/festival) is celebrated annually, usually drawing thousands of devotees from nearby villages and districts.Highlights of the Jatara:Devotional Significance: Devotees worship Sri Kotammathaili Ammavaru with rituals, pujas, homams, alankarams, and traditional offerings such as coconuts, flowers, and bonalu.Mass Participation: Thousands of devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states gather to seek the blessings of the goddess, making it one of the largest religious congregations in North Coastal Andhra.Cultural Programmes: Folk arts, traditional dances, music, and dramas reflecting Telugu culture are organized during the festival, showcasing the state’s rich heritage.Community Celebration: The Jatara fosters harmony and unity among people, as villagers, devotees, and cultural groups collectively participate in the celebrations.Tourism Attraction: Declared as a State Festival, the Jatara also attracts tourists and pilgrims, boosting cultural tourism in the region.
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Sri Kotammathaili Ammavari Jatara – State Festival of Andhra PradeshSri Kotammathaili Ammavari Jatara is one of the prominent traditional festivals of Andhra Pradesh, celebrated with great devotion and cultural vibrancy in Srikakulam District. The festival is dedicated to Sri Kotamma Thalli (Ammavaru), the presiding village deity, who is worshipped as the ine protector and mother goddess.Recognizing its deep-rooted cultural and spiritual significance, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has accorded it the status of a State Festival.Highlights of the Jatara:Devotional Significance: Devotees worship Sri Kotammathaili Ammavaru with rituals, pujas, homams, alankarams, and traditional offerings such as coconuts, flowers, and bonalu.Mass Participation: Thousands of devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states gather to seek the blessings of the goddess, making it one of the largest religious congregations in North Coastal Andhra.Cultural Programmes: Folk arts, traditional dances, music, and dramas reflecting Telugu culture are organized during the festival, showcasing the state’s rich heritage.Community Celebration: The Jatara fosters harmony and unity among people, as villagers, devotees, and cultural groups collectively participate in the celebrations.Tourism Attraction: Declared as a State Festival, the Jatara also attracts tourists and pilgrims, boosting cultural tourism in the region.
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Organized By
Endowment Department
Executive Officer
Kotabommali Village Srikakulam District
9566634812
eokotabommalitemple[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam,
which is 145 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Nowpada,
which is 10 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Tekkali,
which is 12KMs away.
