Gangamma Jatara begins in Tirupati; ‘Pushpa’ film fuels return of cross-dressing ritual
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Summary
Nine-day folk festival begins at the seven Gangamma temples; cross-dressing tradition by male devotees on the penultimate day, popularised in recent years by the film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’, sees a rousing reception from the younger generation
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right