Beerappa

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Beerayya or Bheerappa is a god of Kuruma community in India.^[1][2] This community celebrates Beerayya Patnalu, which is celebration of God Beerayya Marriage for every five, seven, or nine years.^{[clarification needed]} Beernollu are the traditional priests of kuruma or Kuruba Community and perform the marriage of Beerayya with Kamaraathi.^[3]

Kuruma, or Kuruba, is a caste in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 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.^{[citation needed]}

Beeraayya Patnalu is celebrated for 9 days.^{[1][4] [5][6]} Events include Pochamma Bonalu, Paalu neyyi, Ganga Bonam or Jaldi, bonalu,^[7] Beerayya Marriage laggam patnam, Sarugu, nagavelli patnam, Post marriage Oggu Katha,^[8] Yetti mullelu and Garadi.

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