Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Venkatagiri's Sri Poleramma Jatara: Celebrations Begin September 7, 2025
Venkatagiri is getting ready for its big yearly festival called the Poleramma Jatara!
It starts on September 7, 2025, with a special ritual, and the main celebrations are on September 10 and 11.
This festival is a very important tradition, celebrated since at least 1714 AD.
The goddess is honored with special decorations and processions throughout the town.
On the main day, the goddess moves from one symbolic location to another in a grand parade with music and lights.
People believe the goddess protects them and brings blessings to their homes.
The Poleramma Jatara begins with the Ghatotsavam on September 7, 2025.
The festival continues through September 10, culminating in the main Jatara.
The festival has been celebrated since at least 1714 AD.
The Andhra Pradesh government declared the Jatara a State Festival in 1992.
The main festival involves a procession and darshan for devotees.
- Who
- Devotees of Goddess Poleramma
- What
- Annual Sri Poleramma Jatara
- When
- September 7-11, 2025
- Where
- Venkatagiri
- Why
- To honor and seek blessings of Goddess Poleramma
- Festival Name
- Sri Poleramma Jatara
- Location
- Venkatagiri
- Ghatotsavam Start Date
- September 7, 2025
- Main Festival Start Date
- September 10, 2025
- Main Festival End Date
- September 11, 2025
- Significance
- State Festival since 1992
