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Telugu Observances in Tamil Country

We found from their whiteboard yesterday: Sarva Amaavaasai (Polaala Amaavaasai), but we could not go for it.

Polala Amavasya (also known as Polamba Vratham or Shravana Amavasya) is a traditional Hindu festival observed on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Shravana month in the Telugu calendar; Dedicated to Goddess Poleramma (or Pochamma).

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