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 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]

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

Beeraiah Patnalu

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

• Biroba