Our Shrines & Guardians
Sri Ramalayam
The historic brick-and-mortar temple in the center, housing gorgeous Rama Navami kalyanams.
Sri Ganesh Temple
Located at the village entrance, where travelers and children pause for morning prayers.
Sri Poleramma Temple
Our guardian Gramadevata deity at the fields' edge, celebrated with annual summer Jataras.
Sri Gangamma Temple
Shrine beside the water tank, keeping our livestock, soil and wells protected.
Festivals, food and heritage.
Sankranti
Three days of harvest joy. Bonfires, rangoli (Muggu) contests, gangireddu processions, and sweet ariselu shared with neighbors.
Ugadi
Telugu New Year celebrated with community Panchanga Sravanam reading and the six-flavoured Ugadi pachadi.
Summer Jatara
Our largest village-wide gathering. Families travel home from cities for three nights of color, dappu drums, and temple offerings.
Burrakatha & Folk art
Local balladeers recite heroic tales of Palanadu history during festive nights at the village square.
Traditional Foods & Recipes
Andhra delicacies like tamarind pulihora, sunnundalu, gongura pickle, and ariselu prepared by hand on woodsmoke stoves.
Traditional Attire & Kolatam
Handloom cotton and silk for weddings, paired with traditional stick-dancing (Kolatam) by women at Ramalayam.