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Which goddess protects the people of Andhra Pradesh from epidemic?

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Yellamma
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Maisamma
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Katta-Maisamma
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Gangamma
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Solution

The correct option is B Yellamma

Yellamma is also called as Polimeramma, Maritemma, Renuka, Mahankali, Jogamma, Somalamma and by other names. It is believed that she guards the boundaries of the village and will not allow any disease or evil to enter the village. People mainly pray to her to prevent epidemics like cholera.


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