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

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Sources

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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