Gangamma Jatara
Gangamma Jatara or Jathra is a folk festival celebrated in several places across Southern India; including Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Andhra regions in Andhra Pradesh.[1] It is celebrated for eight days.[2][3]
| Gangamma Jatara or Gangamma Jathra | |
|---|---|
| Type | Festival of Goddess |
| Observances | Offering to the Goddess Ganga or Gangamma |
| Frequency | annual |
It is also celebrated by fishermen before the start of fishing in Andhra region.
See also
References
- "All set for Gangamma Jatara today". The Times of India. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tirupathi-jathara-licence-to-abuse/article4705684.ece
- http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130529/news-current-affairs/article/over-fishing-threat
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