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Boddemma is a traditional festival of Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Gauramma (Gauri). In 2009, Boddemma begins on September 9 and ends on September 18. It is celebrated mainly by unmarried girls from the day of Bhadrapada bahula Panchami to Mahalaya Amavasya (Pethramasa). In some districts of Telangana, it is started from Bhadrapada bahula Dashami and concluded on Amavasya. Boddemma is celebrated for nine consecutive days preceding the Batukamma festival and ends on Peddala Amaasa. The idol of Boddemma is prepared with clay in seven layers in the shape of Gopuram (dome). It is decorated with flowers, turmeric and vermillion powder. Boddemma is placed in front of the houses and worshipped. Young girls gather in the evening and dance, sing and worship the Goddess for early marriage and for good husband. Related Posts: Batukamma 2009 – Bathukamma Festival Durga Navaratras 2009 in Kanakadurga Temple, Vijayawada Bonalu Jatara or Mahankali Bonalu – Ashada masa festival dedicated to Goddess Mahakali Bathukamma 2009 Celebrations by Telangana Jagruti – Bathkamma Jathara Batukamma Panduga – Bathukamma Festival in Andhra Pradesh Bhadrapad Purnima – Bhadra Purnima Puja in Gujarat Ambaji Temple Anant Chaturdashi – Anant Chaturthi Tags : Boddemma, Boddemma 2009, Boddemma Festival, Boddemma Panduga, Boddemma Panduga 2009, Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in Bhadrapada masam, Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in September 2009, Regional Festivals of Telangana, Telangana Festivals |
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