Venkatagiri’s Poleramma festival begins with government offering
The Poleramma Jatara in Venkatagiri began at the Goddess Poleramma temple with Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy presenting silk ceremonial cloth on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh government. The State has sanctioned ₹50 lakh for the festival, while devotees have offered gold ornaments and other items.
The traditional Poleramma Jatara began in Venkatagiri town in Tirupati district on Thursday with ceremonial offerings at the Goddess Poleramma temple. Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy carried the silk vastram on his head and formally handed it to the temple authorities on behalf of the State government. The ritual marked the opening of the festival, which drew devotees and donors to the temple.
The State government has sanctioned ₹50 lakh for the event and released ₹40 lakh in the first phase, according to the report. The funding is intended to support arrangements and expenses connected with the festival. Devotees and donors have also contributed offerings for the deity.
These include a crown, hands, feet and ornaments made of gold, which are to be placed on the idol. Reddy, who had previously represented the Venkatagiri Assembly constituency, spoke of his long association with the area’s people and with the festival. He also announced additional financial support for the temple.
The Minister said he had made a fixed deposit of ₹1.70 crore and would deposit a further ₹25 lakh in the temple account to meet expenses. The report did not provide details of the festival’s full programme or attendance. The Poleramma Jatara is described as Venkatagiri’s traditional folk festival.
Its opening ceremony brought together the State’s Endowments Department, temple authorities, devotees and donors for the annual observances.
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