Question
Download Solution PDFOn the eve of which of the following festivals is Kotappakonda Fair of Andhra Pradesh organised?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Maha Shivaratri.
Key Points
- Sri Trikoteswara Swamy temple at Kotappakonda hill is one of the ancient and most famous temples in the district.
- Lakhs of devotees visit the temple and participate in the two-day fair during the Maha Shivaratri festival.
- The highlight of the festival is the presence of lofty illuminated ‘prabhalu,’ made of bamboo and decorated with coloured cloth and paper.
- Some of them are as tall as 60-70 feet and are carried on bullock carts.
- The deity on the top of the hill shrine is in the shape of Sivalinga and is known as Trikoteswara Swamy. A steep flight of steps lead to the hill and the deity is located at a height of 1,587 feet.
Additional Information
- Ugadi
- Ugadi is New Year's Day for the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka in India.
- It is celebrated in these regions as a festival on the first day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Chaitra.
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