Beerappa Explained
Beerayya or Bheerappa is a god of Kuruma community in India.[1] [2] This community celebrates Beerayya Patnalu, which is celebration of God Beerayya Marriage for every five, seven, or nine years. Beernollu are the traditional priests of kuruma or Kuruba Community and perform the marriage of Beerayya with Kamaraathi.[3]
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Kuruma, or Kuruba, is a caste in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Kuruma people worship Beeraiah as their caste god. Kuruma's celebrate the festival called Beerayya Patnalu which is a celebration like Jathara every 5-10 years. This is the biggest festival in the Kuruma community. Relatives, near and far and guests are invited to this festival.
Beeraiah Patnalu
Beeraayya Patnalu is celebrated for 9 days.[4] [5] [6] Events include Pochamma Bonalu, Paalu neyyi, Ganga Bonam or Jaldi, bonalu,[7] Beerayya Marriage laggam patnam, Sarugu, nagavelli patnam, Post marriage Oggu Katha,[8] Yetti mullelu and Garadi.
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Notes and References
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- Web site: Yadav Festival 'Beerappa Kalyana Mahotsavam' Grandly Commences In Mahabubabad . V6 News . Feb 19, 2018 . YouTube . en. 2020-04-20.
- Web site: Oggu Katha: Keeping alive the ancient art. Telangana Today . Sunny . Baski . 23 Jan 2018 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180702093532/https://telanganatoday.com/oggu-katha-keeping-alive-the-ancient-art . Jul 2, 2018 .
- Web site: Beerappa Swamy wedding celebrations held. 2018-05-01. The Hans India. en. 2020-04-20.
- Web site: YouTube . Telangana Folklore & Traditional Fests . Apr 3, 2016 . Beerappa fest 2016. en. 2020-04-20.
- Web site: A glimpse into the oral traditions of Telangana. March 20, 2017. Papri. Paul. The Times of India. en. 2020-04-20.
- Web site: Fervour marks Beeranna Bonalu. 2018-07-24. The Hans India. en. 2020-04-20.
- News: Rao. Gollapudi Srinivasa. Oggu Katha artiste Chukka Sattaiah passes away. 2017-11-09. The Hindu. 2020-04-20. en-IN. 0971-751X.
