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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.[clarification needed] Beernollu are the traditional priests of kuruma or Kuruba Community and perform the marriage of Beerayya with Kamaraathi.[3]
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editKuruma, 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.[citation needed]
Beeraiah Patnalu
editBeeraayya Patnalu is celebrated for 9 days.[1][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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editReferences
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- ^ V6 News (19 February 2018). "Yadav Festival 'Beerappa Kalyana Mahotsavam' Grandly Commences In Mahabubabad". Retrieved 20 April 2020 – via YouTube.
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- ^ "Beerappa Swamy wedding celebrations held". The Hans India. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Telangana Folklore & Traditional Fests (3 April 2016). "Beerappa fest 2016". Retrieved 20 April 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Paul, Papri (20 March 2017). "A glimpse into the oral traditions of Telangana". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Fervour marks Beeranna Bonalu". The Hans India. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Rao, Gollapudi Srinivasa (9 November 2017). "Oggu Katha artiste Chukka Sattaiah passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 April 2020.