| Boddemma is a traditional festival of Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Gauramma (Gauri). In 2010, Boddemma starts on September 28 and ends on October 7. 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:
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