Devotees throng Peddagattu jatara
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The four-day biennial jatara of the Sri Lingamanthula Swamy and Goddess Choudamma atop the Durajpalli hillock, popular as Peddagattu jatara or Golla Gattu jatara, began on a grand note with devotees rushing from across the State and neighbouring States on Monday.
The carrying of the ‘Devarapette’ or the divine box, which preserves the Yadava clan-deities Lingamanthula Swamy, Choudamma, Pothuraju, Ganga and others started late on Sunday night. Following special prayers, the darshan and the jatara was opened for visitors and devotees on Monday.
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After Sammakka Saralamma Jatara in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Peddagattu Jatara is the second biggest religious congregation in Telangana state. The five-day Peddagattu Jatara at Durajpally will start on February 28, 2021. The Sri Lingamanthula Swamy temple, which hosts the most famous Gollagattu and Peddagattu Jatara is all ready for the upcoming biennial jatara.
Peddagattu Gollagattu Jatara starts off with the procession of ‘Devarapette’ on the Magha Purnima (full moon). Devarapette, houses the Yadava deities Lingamanthula swamy, goddess Chowdamma and others. Till 2019, the divine box was with the guardians of the Kesaram village, but in 2019, it was moved to another place. According to history, this jatara has been celebrated since the 16th century.