Beerayya or Bheerappa is a God of Kuruma community in India. This community celebrates Beerayya Patnalu Which is celebration of God Beerayya Marriage for every 5 or 7 or 9 years. Beerollu are the traditional priests of kuruma or Kuruba Community and perform the marriage of Beerayya with Kamaraathi.

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. Kuruma people worship Beeraiah as their caste god. Kuruma's celebrate the festival called Beerayya Patnalu which is a celebration like ''Jathara'' every 5-10 years. This is the biggest festival in the kuruma community. Relatives, near and far and guests are invited to this festival.

Beeraiah Patnalu

Beeraayya Patnalu is celebrated for 7 days. Events include Pochamma Bonalu, Mailalu, Ganga Bonam or Jaldi,

bonalu Bonalu is a traditional Hindu festival centered on the Goddess Mahakali from Telangana. This festival is celebrated annually in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as in other parts of the state. It is celebrated in the month ...

, Beerayya Marriage, Sarugu, Post marriage

Oggu Katha Oggu Katha or Oggukatha is a traditional folklore singing, praising and narrating the stories of Hindu gods Mallana, Beerappa and Yellamma. It originated among the Kuruma ( Kuruba)and Yadava communities, who devoted themselves to the singing of ...

, and Garadi.

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Beeraiah Patnalu

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