Kothamma Thalli Jatara’s 101st Celebrations Begin Grandly in Srikakulam

The 101st annual celebrations of Sri Sri Sri Kothamma Thalli Ammavari Jatara began with religious fervour and traditional festivities in Kotabommali, Srikakulam district. The three-day festival is being held with devotion, drawing large numbers of devotees to the temple dedicated to the region's presiding deity. For the third consecutive year since the coalition government came to power, the celebrations are being organised as a State-level festival, highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the annual event.

Minister Atchannaidu and Union Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu visited the temple along with their family members and performed special prayers to the goddess. As part of the customary rituals, they offered prayers for the welfare of the people and participated in the religious proceedings marking the commencement of the festivities.

Representing the State government, the ministers offered silk garments and traditional offerings to the presiding deity. They prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of people across Andhra Pradesh, expressing their hope that the goddess's blessings would continue to bring peace and well-being to the State.

The annual jatara holds a special place in the region's religious and cultural life, serving as an occasion for devotees to uphold Telugu traditions and customs. The festival's opening day witnessed a significant turnout, with devotees arriving from different places to seek the goddess's blessings. The large gathering kept the temple premises and surrounding areas bustling with activity.

The celebrations will continue for another two days, with various religious ceremonies and spiritual programmes scheduled as part of the annual festivities. Temple organisers have urged devotees to participate in the remaining events, offer prayers and receive the goddess's teertha prasadam (sacred offerings).

The organisers also expressed their gratitude to the devotees, government officials and public representatives who attended the celebrations. Their participation, they said, contributed to the successful commencement of the three-day festival, which continues to bring together people through faith, tradition and community participation.