Peddapuram Maridamma temple is famous for its Maridamma festival, celebrated for thirty-one days from the Amavasya in the month of Jyeshtha to the Amavasya in the month of Ashadha. Cycle races, cattle shows, parrot circuses and agricultural exhibitions are also held here. ‘Kumbham’ is carried in decorated vessels and kept in open carts. These carts are taken in procession to the temple to the accompaniment of music and dance and offered to the God, then food is distributed as ‘prasadam’.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
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By Road
The nearest bus stop is Peddapuram.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is 5 km away Samalkot Junction.
By Air
The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport 37 km away.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Navaratri