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Gangamma Jatara or Gangamma Jathra
TypeFestival of Goddess
ObservancesOffering to the Goddess Ganga or Gangamma
Frequencyannual

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]

It is also celebrated by fishermen before the start of fishing in Andhra region.

See also

References

  1. ^ "All set for Gangamma Jatara today". The Times of India. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  2. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tirupathi-jathara-licence-to-abuse/article4705684.ece
  3. ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130529/news-current-affairs/article/over-fishing-threat
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