Beerappa

Beerappa (also Beeranna, Bheerappa, Beeraiah, Beerayya, Beereswara, Beeralingeswara and variants) is a regional Hindu deity of the Kuruba or Kurumba community of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India. ^{[1] [2]}

Beerayya Patnalu is the celebration of Beerappa's marriage with Kamaraathi every five, seven, or nine years. Beernollu, the traditional priests of Kuruba community perform the marriage ceremony of the deity. ^[3] It is a Jathara-like celebration every and is the biggest festival of Kurubas. Relatives, near and far and guests are invited to this festival. The main temple is situated in Yadagiri Mandal, Hayyal (B) village, Karnataka. The festival is celebrated for nine days. ^{[1] [4] [5] [6]} Events include Pochamma Bonalu, Paalu Neyyi, Ganga Bonalu, ^[7] Sarugu, Nagavalli Patnam, post-marriage Oggu Katha, ^[8] Yetti Mullelu and Garadi.

See also

• Gorehabba, festival related to the deity in Karnataka, India
• Biroba, Hindu deity of the Dhangar community in Maharashtra, India

References

1. Maithri Channel (14 April 2019). "ఘనంగా బీరయ్య పట్నాలు" . Retrieved 27 May 2020– via YouTube.
2. "Yadav Festival 'Beerappa Kalyana Mahotsavam' Grandly Commences In Mahabubabad". V6 News . 19 February 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020– via YouTube.
3. Baski, Sunny (23 January 2018). "Oggu Katha: Keeping alive the ancient art". Telangana Today . Archived from the original on 2 July 2018.
4. "Beerappa Swamy wedding celebrations held". The Hans India . 1 May 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
5. Telangana Folklore & Traditional Fests (3 April 2016). "Beerappa fest 2016" . Retrieved 20 April 2020– via YouTube.
6. Paul, Papri (20 March 2017). "A glimpse into the oral traditions of Telangana". The Times of India . Retrieved 20 April 2020.
7. "Fervour marks Beeranna Bonalu". The Hans India . 24 July 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
8. Rao, Gollapudi Srinivasa (9 November 2017). "Oggu Katha artiste Chukka Sattaiah passes away". The Hindu . ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 20 April 2020.