Question

Which is the most popular goddess of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Yellamma
B. Maisamma
C. Pochamma
D. Gangamma

Answer 1

Hint There are numerous folk gods in Andhra Pradesh. In their villages, people worship them with the utmost respect.

Complete step-by-step solution
Every state and place has its own folk gods. Andhra Pradesh is famous for its many folk gods. Their people worship their folk gods on special occasions as well as in their daily life. Pochamma is the main folk goddess among all in Andhra Pradesh. The Pochamma temple is built under a neem tree and the goddess is in the form of a stone. Temples are built with beautiful architecture in the cities of Andhra Pradesh. In Pochamma temples, no special priest performs the pooja but people themselves perform according to their customs. There are no limitations or restrictions to the things people offer her during pooja as she accepts anything and everything. People go to the temple on special occasions. According to their mythology, It is told that goddess Pochamma protects people from diseases., enemies, and gives prosperities. It is also said that if they reject her she will create problems for the people and give them diseases. She is considered as a Village Devata. She is also considered as an aspect of Maa Kali.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Note Bonalu is the most important festival which is celebrated in the month of Ashada that is July- August. Pochamma is called ‘Gajjelamma' in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. Goddess Pochamma’s husband Mahamuni is considered as the Guardian God of animals, birds, trees, and insects. Goddess Pochamma is worshiped with her husband Mahamuni. She is also worshiped in Telangana. It is said that she creates small poxes on her Disobedient.