Beerappa
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Beerappa (also Beeranna, Bheerappa, Beeraiah, Beerayya, Beereswara, Beeralingeswara and variants) is a regional Hindu deity of the Kuruba or Kurumba community of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India.[1][2]
Beerayya Patnalu is the celebration of Beerappa's marriage with Kamaraathi every five, seven, or nine years. Beernollu, the traditional priests of Kuruba community perform the marriage ceremony of the deity.[3] It is a Jathara-like celebration every and is the biggest festival of Kurubas. Relatives, near and far and guests are invited to this festival. The main temple is situated in Yadagiri Mandal, Hayyal (B) village, Karnataka. The festival is celebrated for nine days.[1][4][5][6] Events include Pochamma Bonalu, Paalu Neyyi, Ganga Bonalu,[7] Sarugu, Nagavalli Patnam, post-marriage Oggu Katha,[8] Yetti Mullelu and Garadi.
See also
[edit | edit source]- Gorehabba, festival related to the deity in Karnataka, India
- Biroba, Hindu deity of the Dhangar community in Maharashtra, India
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