Beeramgunta Poleramma Temple
Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beeramgunta Poleramma Temple is a re-established 200 years-old temple in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, sacred to the goddess Poleramma. Poleramma is a pre-Vedic deity, who is predominantly worshipped in Andhra Pradesh, and a local form of Sakti. She is worshipped as Grama devata (goddess who protects the village).
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Beeramgunta Poleramma Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Nellore |
Deity | Poleramma |
Festivals | Sankranti Tirunalu, Kumbam, Poleramma Jatara |
Governing body | Poleramma Ammavari Sannidi |
Location | |
Location | Beeramgunta |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 14°37′41.31″N 80°2′6.46″E |
Temple(s) | 1 |
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The new temple was established in the center of the village, although Poleramma is a coast goddess whose temples are usually established at the outskirts of villages. This is also observed in various other places in Andhra Pradesh including Allur.