Beerayya or Bheerappa is a god of
Kuruma community in India.
This community celebrates Beerayya Patnalu, which is celebration of God Beerayya Marriage for every five, seven, or nine years. Beernollu are the traditional priests of kuruma or Kuruba Community and perform the marriage of Beerayya with Kamaraathi.
Temple
Kuruma, or
Kuruba
Kuruba is a Hindu caste native to the Indian state of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They are the third-largest caste group in Karnataka. Traditionally, these are shepherds who used to do the work of sheep/goat and animal ...
, is a caste in
Telangana
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and
Andhra Pradesh
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. Kuruma people worship Beeraiah as their caste god. Kuruma's celebrate the festival called Beerayya Patnalu which is a celebration like ''Jathara'' every 5–10 years. This is the biggest festival in the Kuruma community. Relatives, near and far and guests are invited to this festival. The main temple was situated in Karnataka state, Yadagiri Mandal, Hayyal(B) village
Beeraiah Patnalu
Beeraayya Patnalu is celebrated for 9 days.
Events include
Pochamma Bonalu, Paalu neyyi, Ganga Bonam or Jaldi,
bonalu, Beerayya Marriage laggam patnam, Sarugu, nagavelli patnam, Post marriage
Oggu Katha,
Yetti mullelu and
Garadi
Garadi is a popular folk dance of Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry.
The dance has a mythological origin and it is performed during all festivals in the region. It lasts for five to eight hours.
References
Dances of India
Culture o ...
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See also
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Biroba
References
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Hindu gods
Kuruba