Poleramma
deity earth pre-Vedic single tradition · 1
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).
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- 1820 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Temple re-established 200 years ago.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Shakti
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“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.”
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