Mamidipalli Jathara: Ancient Sitaramula Temple Draws Thousands for Magha Masa Festivities

• Thousands of devotees gather at Mamidipalli Ramulori Gutta for the annual Magha Masa Jathara, performing pujas and community meals.
• The Sri Sitaramaswamy temple, located between Konaraopeta Mandal's Mamidipalli and Bavusaipeta villages in Rajanna Sircilla district, is an ancient Vaishnava temple.
• Local legend states Srirama rested here during his exile, in an area once known as Mahamunipalle within Dandakaranyam.
• The temple, dating back to the Salivahana period, celebrates Sri Ramanavami for 9 days and holds Divya Kalyanam, attracting devotees from distant places.
• The Vemulawada Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy temple has adopted and is developing the Mamidipalli Sitaramula Swamy temple.

Why It Matters: Mamidipalli's ancient Sitaramula temple hosts the significant Magha Masa Jathara, drawing thousands for spiritual fulfillment.