Sphoorthi Theatre

ಯಲ್ಲಮ್ಮ ತಾಯಿ ಉಧೋ.. ಉಧೋ... ತಹಸೀಲ್ದಾರ ಮಂಗಳಾರತಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಪಲ್ಲಕ್ಕಿ ಹೊತ್ತುಕೊಂಡು ಉತ್ಸವದ ಮೆರವಣಿಗೆ ಭಕ್ತಸಮೂಹ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ಎದುರಿನ ಎರಡು ಬಾವಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ನಾನ ಹೊರ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಿಂದಲೂ ಹರಿದು ಬಂದ ಭಕ್ತಸಮೂಹ The Nagavi Yellamma Temple, located near Chittapur, Kalaburagi (formerly known as Gulbarga), is a highly respected place of worship dedicated to the Goddess Yellamma. Originating from the Chalukya era, this temple showcases elaborate architecture, peaceful environs, and a main shrine devoted to the goddess. The place serves as a spiritual sanctuary, inviting worshippers in search of comfort and divine favour inside its serene atmosphere. This temple, easily reached by well-connected roads, embodies a wealth of cultural legacy and spiritual importance, beckoning tourists to fully immerse themselves in its sacred atmosphere. The Nagavi Yellamma Temple is a place where history, faith, and devotion come together, with a rich tradition that spans centuries. The innermost chamber of the temple has the sacred idol o...

 Yellara Amma Yellamma Goddess Yellamma is renowned for her prodigious power in southern India. She also goes by the names Renuka, Jogamma, Holiyyamma, Ekvira, and Ellai Amman in the public eye. Her temples are situated in the Karnataka State districts of Soudathi in the Belgaum District, Chandraguthi in the Shimoga District, and Hulgi in the Bellary District. There are well-known temples devoted to Yellamma in nearby states including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Shakthi Peethas include Mahur in Maharashtra and Soudatti in Karnataka. The Mahabharata, Harivamsa, and Bhagavata Purana all feature legends about Renuka. The Legend Story King Renu, Renuka's father, staged a Yagna. a fire ceremony carried out to preserve tranquility and health in his realm. The celestial Gods were pleased with his devotion and gave him a daughter from the yagna's fire as a gift. She was given the name Renuka because she was king Renu's daughter. When sh...

Oggu Katha is a traditional folklore singing praising and narrating the stories of the Hindu God Mallana. Mallanna Katha which is performed by the Oggu Pujarulu (minstrels) to their patron community, the seven Kurumas / Gollas. Mallanna Katha is their caste myth, which narrates the exploits of Mallanna their caste hero. As the Mallanna Katha is narrated using a particular percussion instrument called as "Oggu" by "Oggu Pujarulu" it is popularly termed as Oggu Katha.  In other words, Oggu Katha is the style of narration, which belongs to a distinct genre with an admixture of song-speech-dance-sequence performed by 5 to 7 performers having a lead narrator within them. They also narrate stories on  Beerappa,  Yellamma, Pedaraasi Peddamma Katha. It is one of the well-known folk art forms of the Telangana region.  It originated among the Yadav & Kuruma Golla community, who devoted themselves to the singing of ballads in praise of Lord Siva. Oggu ...

Bonalu jatra or festivity is celebrated in Hyderabad and Secunderabad in Telangana in the month of Ashada. Ashada comes in July – August every year. The festivity is a month long affair and calls for whole family participation. Elaborate poojas are performed for Goddess Yellamma,Muthyalamma, Mysamma, Pochamma, Pedamma, Dokkalamma, Ankalamma, Poleramma, Ganganamma,  Maremma, Pochamma, Maramma, and Nookalamma .   ‘Poleramma Jatara’ (temple fair of village deity), organised at Venkatagiri town in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. 'Bonam' means Bojanam or Bojanalu in Telugu language. It means first offering to the Goddess. As Aashada marks the change of Ayana (Uttarayana and Dkashinayana). So, it is the first offering to the Goddess made as thanksgiving and welcoming Dakshinayana. Some opine that Goddess visits her maternal home for vacation during Aashada month, so it is the  duty of every individual to...