Gangamma Jatara
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TypeFestival of Goddess
ObservancesOffering to the Goddess Ganga or Gangamma
Frequencyannual
| Gangamma Jatara or Gangamma Jathra | |
|---|---|
| Type | Festival of Goddess |
| Observances | Offering to the Goddess Ganga or Gangamma |
| Frequency | annual |
Gangamma Jatara (Telugu: గంగమ్మ జాతర, romanized: gaṁgamma jātara, lit. 'Fair of Gangamma') is a folk festival celebrated in several places across Southern India; including Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.[1] It is celebrated for eight days.[2][3]
Fishermen also celebrate it before the start of fishing in Andhra region.