Beerappa

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 5 or 7 or 9 years. Beerollu are the traditional priests of kuruma or Kuruba Community and perform the marriage of Beerayya with Kamaraathi.[3]

Temple

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.

Beeraiah Patnalu

Beeraayya Patnalu is celebrated for 7 days.[1][4] [5][6] Events include Pochamma Bonalu, Mailalu, Ganga Bonam or Jaldi, bonalu,[7] Beerayya Marriage, Sarugu, Post marriage Oggu Katha,[8] and Garadi.

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References
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