[1][2] She is predominantly worshipped in the villages of Andhra Pradesh,[3] and is regarded as a regional consort of Shiva.

Her shrine is usually present outside the boundaries of the village, and often appears crudely built with mud and stones.

[citation needed] She is regarded to oversee cattle disease, drought, and general health welfare.

[5] Poleramma is regarded to be one of the seven sister-goddesses worshipped by adherents in rural Andhra Pradesh, having a brother named Pothuraju.

A buffalo is sacrificed as an offering to the goddess, its blood poured into a pot and ritually scattered around the village.