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Andhra Pradesh: Ganga Jatara celebrated in full zest in Chittoor

Over two lakh devotees observe the festival in the district despite the mercury levels soaring above 40° Celsius; about 600 police personnel were deployed in Chittoor town for the event

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Grand start to Ganga Jatara, Tirupati’s own annual folk fest

The traditional festival is observed with great reverence by the native residents of Tirupati, who converge at their hometown for this event, wherever they are settled across the globe. According to the folklore, the goddess is worshipped as the younger sister of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Chittoor readies for ‘Ganga Jatara’ after a two-year lull

Large number of devotees expected to throng the festival

The Hindu · May 16, 2022