Three-day Modakondamma Jathara begins on a grand note
The three-day annual Sri Modakondamma Ammavari Jathara commenced in Paderu, attracting hundreds of tribals and devotees. The festivities included a ceremonial procession, traditional performances, and special pujas conducted by temple priests. The district administration made extensive arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival, including additional transportation and a control room for assistance.
- ▪Hundreds of tribals attended the Sri Modakondamma Ammavari Jathara in Paderu.
- ▪The festival featured a ceremonial procession with traditional performances and offerings.
- ▪The district administration provided additional bus services and set up a control room for assistance.
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PHundreds of tribals thronged Paderu in Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Sunday as the three-day annual Sri Modakondamma Ammavari Jathara began with religious fervour in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Devotees from various tribal hamlets across the Agency region arrived carrying traditional kalasas on their heads and offered prayers to the presiding deity at Sri Modakondamma Temple.The festivities commenced with the ceremonial procession of the deity’s utsava vigraham, sacred ‘padalu’ and ‘ghatams’, amid devotional chants, drum beats and traditional folk performances.
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