2019 MAY 14&15
Chittor Nadi Veedhi Gangamma Jathara:
The festival has a history of over 350 years. Unlike regular Jatharas elsewhere in the district, the Chittoor Jatara is unique as there is no temple dedicated to the Goddess Gangamma. Her idol made of clay and turmeric is installed on the busy Bazaar Street during the festival. After the Jatara, the idol is immersed in a nearby tank
A long time ago, Chittoor was attacked by deadly diseases like plague. The village head then, decided to cleanse Chittoor with turmeric water and neem. This Jathara was born out of that ritual. Chittoor Gangamma Jaathara falls on a Tuesday in the mid of May every year. The nimarjanam, which is also done on the same day, is usually attended by lakhs of devotees.
Exactly a week prior to the commencement of the Jathara, the alayaa committee conducts a program called ‘Chatimpu’ to announce the dates of the festival. There is a belief that after the Chatimpu, the village should not step out of the boundaries of the village until they get a darshan of the goddess.
