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Andhra Pradesh: Kuppam Ganga Jatara to commence from May 17

The famous week-long Tirupati Gangamma Jatara in Kuppam town, where the borders of three States—Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu meet—is all set to take off on May 17, with the traditional practice of ‘chatimpu’ (public announcement).

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Election-related celebrations take ugly turn with man killed by relative

A 56-year-old man was hacked to death allegedly by his relative, during election-related celebrations in D. Hosahalli on Saturday night 

The Hindu · May 14, 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