Talupulamma Temple (popularly known as Talupulamma Lova) is a

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pilgrimage site located in the village of Lova in

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. The presiding deity is a gramadevatha known as ''Talupulamma Thalli'' (lit. Goddess who grants wishes). It is located between two heavily forested hillocks Darakonda and Teegakonda near the City of

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and has views of the valley. The temple is situated 5 km from

, 65 km from

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and 90 km from

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. The temple is also close to the Vaishnavite temple town of Annavaram (20 km).

Poojas and festivals

The primary festival of the temple is the annual Jatara and the Ashada Masa Utsavams. The annual Jatara is celebrated from Chaitra Bahula Vidiya to Chaitra Bahula Amavasya for 15 days. Ashada Masa Utsavams are celebrated from Ashada Suddha Padyami to Ashada Bahula Amavasya every year. The temple follows Grama Devatha Agamas.

Gallery

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References

Hindu temples in Kakinada district {{Kakinada-geo-stub