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Tirupati ganagnamma Jathara
Tataiahgunta Tirupati Gangamma Jatara Prominence Goddess, Gangamma is believed to have been born in Avilala, Tirupati. Tataiahgunta Tirupati Gangamma is worshipped as the younger sister of Lord Sri Venkateswara. The ‘jatara’ is ritualistically observed by native residents of Tirupati. Tirupati Gangamma Jatara is the important festival for Tirupati people. People from different places visit this Te....
Tataiahgunta Tirupati Gangamma Jatara Prominence Goddess, Gangamma is believed to have been born in Avilala, Tirupati. Tataiahgunta Tirupati Gangamma is worshipped as the younger sister of Lord Sri Venkateswara. The ‘jatara’ is ritualistically observed by native residents of Tirupati. Tirupati Gangamma Jatara is the important festival for Tirupati people. People from different places visit this Temple during the festival. Tirupati Gangamma Jatara is a annual festival which is observed in the first fortnight of May every year. As a birthday gift from a brother to his sister, The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam sends “Parisu”, an auspicious gift on behalf of Lord Sri Venkateswara, which includes sarees, turmeric, kumkum, bangles etc., to Goddess Gangamma during the Jatara. Gangamma temple in Tirupati is known as Tataiah gunta Gangamma. According to temple records, `Tataiahgunta’ was associated with a 16th Century devotee,`Tirumala Thathacharyulu’, who was said to have built a `Gunta’ (tank) and consecrated the temple near it. "Tirupati Gangamma Jatara and It’s History". According to folklore, Legend has it that the local chief called as “Palegadu” used to seduce beautiful women. As per his commands, newly-wed women were forced to spend their first wedding night with him. The women prayed to Goddess Jaganmatha who then took birth as Gangamma, at Avilala village, near Tirupati. When she grew up, Palegadu cast his lustful eyes on Gangamma. Palegadu insulted Gangamma, by pulling her hand in full public view when the later rejected him. When she showed her frightening “Viswaroopam” to him, to escape death, Palegadu fled and hid himself in an unidentified location. In search of him, Gangamma wore several attires for three days. And on the fourth day, she lured the Palegadu, attired as his boss (dora). Mistaking her for his boss, Palegadu came into the public, only to be slain by her. To mark this memorable event and thanksgiving gesture to the Jaganmatha in the form of Goddess Gangamma, Jatara celebration is being held by Tirupati people.
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Activities
"An ancient practice for the devout to carry pagoda-like structures called ‘Sapparalu’ while walking all the way to the temple. The colorfully-decorated tower, made to stand on a long pole, is carried on the shoulder as a form of fulfilment of vow. The clay idol of Gangamma made in front of the temple will be smashed to pieces "The last day is meant for men visiting the temple, dressed up as women, to offer prayers. "The festival was actually introduced centuries back to praise the valorous act of Gangamma slaying a local chieftain, to punish him for his demonic character of outraging the modesty of women. The ‘Perantalu Vesham’ is donned traditionally by the ‘Kaikala’ clan. As times changed, the ritual turned into a fashion statement, with men draped in sari or other dress donning wigs, smearing lipstick and fancy goggles.
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0866155257
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How to reach
The nearest airport is tirupati,
which is 2 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is trupati,
which is 3 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Tirupati,
which is 1KMs away.