Prabhala Teertham
(Prabhala Utsavam or Prabhala Procession)
'Prabhala Teertham' is one of the important and historical event celebrated by people of Konaseema Region especially from Amalapuram and surrounding areas every year on Kanuma festival which is third day of Pongal festival.
Konaseema Region is similar and looks like Kerala with full of Cocunut trees, Paddy fields and lot of Greenery. 'Prabhala Teertham' give more beauty to Konaseema Region during Sankranti (Pongal) festival.
Prabhalu are specially decorated arches with replicas of Lord Shiva with Bamboo sticks and new clothes will be taken out in huge procession from about 150 villages in Konaseema region.
"Gopuram" shaped bamboo structures (prabhalu) of various sizes ranging from six to 16 feet height with flagmast atopand deocarated with flowers and colour papers are mounted on bullock carts and displayed at the Teertham (village festival) reflecting the culture of Konaseema Region.
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