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Hans India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Naidu presents silk robes to Goddess Gangamma in Kuppam
kuppam (chittoor district): Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his wife N Bhuvaneshwari offered silk robes (pattu vastralu) to Goddess Sri Prasanna Tirupati Gangamamba at the temple in Kuppam on Wednesday, on behalf of the State government and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The Chief Minister couple received the blessings of the deity during their visit, which underlined the cultural and spiritual importance of the annual Jatara, particularly in Kuppam—Naidu's home constituency. Upon their arrival at the temple, the Chief Minister and his wife were received by Government Whip and MLC K Srikanth, APSRTC Vice Chairman PS Muniratnam, Temple Chairman Ravichandra Babu, and others. In a brief programme, the CM left the town after completing the formalities at the temple. On this occasion, Naidu said that he had the opportunity of witnessing Vishwaroopa Darshanam which is available only once a year and expressed his wish for Goddess Gangamma to bless the state with peace and for all the people to live happily. Gangamma Jatara, known for its vibrant traditions and deep-rooted local beliefs, is one of the most significant religious festivals in the Chittoor district. Its history dates back to the early 18th century. According to local legend, Lord Venkateswara, angered by his sister Gangamma's habit of consuming corpses at burial grounds, severed her cheek to stop her. The severed piece is believed to have fallen across several places, including Tirupati and Kuppam. In remembrance of this event, the annual Jatara is held in Kuppam. A stone structure believed to represent the goddess was discovered years ago at a burial ground in Kuppam. It was later relocated to the town centre, where a temple was built and dedicated to her. The week-long festivities reached a high point with the procession of the deity's head, which began on Tuesday morning. The 24-hour-long procession culminated on Wednesday morning with the head being ceremonially fixed onto the trunk of the goddess inside the sanctum. The most sacred moment of the Jatara – Viswaroopa Darshanam – took place thereafter, where devotees witnessed the complete form of the goddess. The occasion was also attended by CM's Secretary PS Pradyumna, TTD Chairman BR Naidu, District Collector Sumit Kumar, SP Manikanta Chandolu, KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat, TTD trust board member V Santharam, Kuppam Municipal Chairman Selvam, along with local leaders and officials.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Chandrababu to visits Chittoor to attend Gangamma Jatara
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is set to visit Chittoor district today alongside his family. His itinerary includes a visit to Kuppam, where he will attend the Gangamma Jatara. During the festivities, CM Naidu will offer traditional silk garments to the goddess Prasanna Tirupati. In preparation for this visit, the Chief Minister's wife and family members have also made plans to present silk clothing to the presiding deity of the Tirupati Sri Gangamamba Temple. Senior officials, including Government Whip and MLC Kancherla Srikanth, District Collector Sumit Kumar, and Superintendent of Police Manikantha Chandolu, have conducted a thorough review of the arrangements for the occasion. To ensure the safety and security of the Chief Minister, authorities have reviewed the Advanced Security Licensing (ASL) policies and established a helipad on the grounds of Dravidian University. Additionally, the Collector and Superintendent of Police have put traffic regulations and security measures in place at the Prasanna Gangamma Temple. Following his visit, CM Chandrababu Naidu is expected to return to Amaravati in the evening.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Gangamma Jatara ends with grand Vishwaroopa Darshanam ceremony in Andhra Pradesh
The week-long Gangamma Jatara in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district concluded in grand fashion this morning, with the much-awaited Vishwaroopa Darshanam of the goddess Gangamma Thalli. The annual festival, which draws thousands of devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states, is steeped in folklore and community Jatara, or procession, celebrates the goddess Gangamma Thalli and is considered one of the region's most significant cultural and spiritual events. A scene resembling this vibrant celebration was recently depicted in the movie 'Pushpa 2', giving audiences a glimpse into the grandeur of the tradition. advertisementAccording to local belief, it is deemed inauspicious to leave Tirupati while the Jatara is ongoing. Therefore, devotees, regardless of origin, remain in the town until the festivities come to a close. In the early hours of Sunday, the festival culminated with the goddess appearing in her divine Vishwaroopa form. The idol, made from clay, was presented to the crowds as Vedic scholars performed rituals, dispersing sacred sandalwood paste onto the waiting devotees. The atmosphere was charged with spiritual fervour as drums beat rhythmically and traditional chants echoed through the ensure smooth proceedings and safety for the visiting pilgrims, a heavy police bandobast was deployed. The celebration saw a large turnout of devotees who came to witness the goddess in her most glorious form, marking the end of yet another successful and spiritually enriching Gangamma IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Chapparam' marks final day of Gangamma Jatara
For the last nine days, Tirupati has been reverberating with the devotional fervour of the 'Gangamma Jatara'. While the religious fervour in TTD-run temples is marked by the chanting of hymns from Vedic scriptures and Tamil chants from 'Nalayira Divyaprabandham', the fervour in this folk festival is a visual feast in nature, where the religious practices are based on folklore passed on from generations. Gangamma is revered locally as the younger sister of Lord Venkateswara, and the practices during the nine days are religiously followed by the natives of Tirupati. From wearing different costumes to smearing colours all over the body, the practices are followed with great zeal. Women follow the main ritual of carrying fire in a pot with thousand holes, which is carefully carried on the head and taken to the temple. After offering prayers at the shrine, the pot is smashed to the ground and broken into pieces. The last day of the festival, on Tuesday, the devout carried the 'Chapparam', a piece of art work resembling a 'Gopuram'. The Chapparam is carried by devotees all the way from their home to the temple. With shoulder as a support, the tower-like structure is tied tightly from the waist and carried. The practice marks the end of the period of abstinence observed by the devout. Devotees also arrived at the temple by donning the guise of mythological characters like Venkateswara, Rama, Krishna, Kali, Arusa and others. Of late, several youth donned saris and came to the temple in typical Pushpa style.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- The Hindu
Religious fervour marks the first day of Gangamma Jatara
It was a riot of colours at Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma temple in Tirupati on Wednesday as devotees smeared with charcoal, limestone and vermilion over their bodies arrived to pay obeisance to the deity on the first day of the folk festival 'Gangamma Jatara'. Donning weird costumes and make-up is a unique feature of this festival which is usually narrated in the form of a folklore. While settlers watch the proceedings with a sense of awe, the locals, who have been practising this age-old tradition, make a beeline to the temple donned up in weird costumes and attires. Meanwhile, questions were raised on the functioning of the committee formed by the state government over alleged miscoordination. The civic authorities and police department made elaborate arrangements to address crowd management, traffic control and Prasadam distribution at the temple.
