Beerappa

God of the Kuruma community in India

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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]

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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. The main temple was situated in Karnataka state, Yadagiri Mandal, Hayyal(B) village [citation needed]

## Beeraiah Patnalu

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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.

## See also

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* Biroba

## References

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1. ^ a b Maithri Channel (14 April 2019). "ఘనంగా బీరయ్య పట్నాలు". Retrieved 27 May 2020 - via YouTube.
2. ^ V6 News (19 February 2018). "Yadav Festival 'Beerappa Kalyana Mahotsavam' Grandly Commences In Mahabubabad". Retrieved 20 April 2020 - via YouTube.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
3. ^ Baski, Sunny (23 January 2018). "Oggu Katha: Keeping alive the ancient art". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018.
4. ^ "Beerappa Swamy wedding celebrations held". The Hans India. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
5. ^ Telangana Folklore & Traditional Fests (3 April 2016). "Beerappa fest 2016". Retrieved 20 April 2020 - via YouTube.
6. ^ Paul, Papri (20 March 2017). "A glimpse into the oral traditions of Telangana". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
7. ^ "Fervour marks Beeranna Bonalu". The Hans India. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
8. ^ Rao, Gollapudi Srinivasa (9 November 2017). "Oggu Katha artiste Chukka Sattaiah passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 April 2020.