After missing the festivities due to COVID-19 during 2020-22, denizens of Chittoor district are eagerly looking forward to attending this year’s goddess Sri Nadiveedhi Gangamma Thalli Jatara, scheduled for May 16 and 17.
Police expect a huge turnout of devotees from across the combined Chittoor district and the neighbouring Tamil Nadu. The event has a rich history spanning 350 years, during which it enjoyed the patronage of the Arcot Nawabs and the British.
On May 16, hereditary dharmakarta of the festival and Chittoor former MLA C.K. Babu and wife C.K. Lavanya will initiate the pooja, which will be followed by a ritual with Ambali (made of rice, ragi and curd). Devotees will be allowed darshan and to participate in the rituals till midnight. Mr. Babu has arranged for the display of the traditional jewellery belonging to the presiding deity and sought public cooperation for the smooth conduct of the event.
