Karuchola is a village in Edlapadu mandal, Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Governance Karuchola Gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village. It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member. The village forms a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority.
Education As per the Schools Information, Karuchola had three Schools including one Urdu school. All schools are under the local self-government.
Cultural Festival
Karuchola had Sri Vigneswara Swamy Tirunala commonly known as Karuchola-Guttavaripalem Tirunala, celebrated at Ganesh Temple on the village outskirts, exactly on the bank of small canal of Nagarjuna Sagar. It is used on auspicious days associated with religious or cultural celebration, particularly dedicated to Lord Ganesh. During Tirunala, various rituals, prayers and festivities are conducted to honor the divine.
About Sri Vigneswara Swamy Tirunala It celebrates annually on the 7th day after Maha Shivaratri.https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Mar/04/40-palnadu-villages-gear-up-for-maha-shivaratrihttps://palnadu.ap.gov.in/village-panchayats/ The Tirunala was started on 9 March 1992 in the presence of Karuchola - Guttavaripalem villagers. Thereafter, It is being celebrated as the villagers common festival.
● Timing: It is celebrated annually on the seventh night after Maha Shivarathri.
● Features: A significant aspect of the festival is the "Electric Prabhas" (also referred to as "Currentu Prabhalu"), which are large, decorated structures.
● Devotional Aspect: The festival honors the divine, including Lord Ganesh, and involves rituals, prayers, and festivities.
● Location: Karuchola-Guttavaripalem Village, Edlapadu Mandal, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh
Places of worship Name Religion Sri Kodanda Ram Temple Hinduism Sri Sivalayam Temple Hinduism Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple Hinduism Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple Hinduism Sri Brahmmam Gari Temple Hinduism Sri Vigneswara Swamy Temple Hinduism Smt Nagarappamma Temple HinduismSmt Poleramma TempleHinduism Masjid Islam Christ Luthern Church Christianity RCM Church Christianity
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