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Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India
Beeramgunta Poleramma Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNellore
DeityPoleramma
FestivalsSankranti Tirunalu, Kumbam, Poleramma Jatara
Governing bodyPoleramma Ammavari Sannidi
Location
LocationBeeramgunta
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Beeramgunta Poleramma Temple is located in Andhra PradeshBeeramgunta Poleramma TempleLocation in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates14°37′41.31″N 80°2′6.46″E / 14.6281417°N 80.0351278°E / 14.6281417; 80.0351278
Temple(s)1
The temple structure from the outside

Beeramgunta Poleramma Temple is a re-established 200 years-old temple in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, sacred to the goddess Poleramma. Poleramma is a pre-Vedic deity, who is predominantly worshipped in Andhra Pradesh, and a local form of Sakti. She is worshipped as Grama devata (goddess who protects the village).

The new temple was established in the center of the village, although Poleramma is a coast goddess whose temples are usually established at the outskirts of villages. This is also observed in various other places in Andhra Pradesh including Allur.

History

The temple was first constructed by British village officer in India in the 1800s, before which villagers worship Poleramma in form of a mud deity, created on special occasions but without permanent form or establishment. Since the permanent temple was established, Poleramma celebrations were performed with rituals in various Hindu festival celebrations.

Funds for the new temple were collected by villagers and the actual construction carried out by construction village youths.

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Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh
Anantapur



Chittoor
East Godavari
Guntur
Kadapa
Krishna
Kurnool
Nellore
Prakasam
Srikakulam
Tirupati
Visakhapatnam
Vizianagaram
West Godavari
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