Yellamma Temple, also known as Renuka Temple, is a temple of Goddess (Devi) Renuka, The deity in the temple is the goddess Yellamma or Ellama or Renuka.
A local priest explained that smearing oneself with vermillion and turmeric that is offered to the goddess, and making the bathe-and-dance procession is carried to fulfilment of wish and good health.
Historical evidence shows that Yellamma was a tribal deity of a food gathering nomadic community, whose members used to place a twig of neem leaves in the food basket to personify their goddess.
Yellamma Temple, also known as Renuka Temple, is a temple of Goddess (Devi) Renuka, The deity in the temple is the goddess Yellamma or Ellama or Renuka.
A local priest explained that smearing oneself with vermillion and turmeric that is offered to the goddess, and making the bathe-and-dance procession is carried to fulfilment of wish and good health.
Historical evidence shows that Yellamma was a tribal deity of a food gathering nomadic community, whose members used to place a twig of neem leaves in the food basket to personify their goddess.
