Devotees throng Srisailam on occasion of Maha Sivaratri
1 month, 1 week ago

Devotees throng Srisailam on occasion of Maha Sivaratri

The Hindu  

Lakhs of devotees from across the State and country thronged Srisailam, the abode of Lord Mallikarjuna and his consort Sri Brahmarambha Devi, and Jyotirlinga Kshetra on the occasion of Maha Sivaratri Brahmotsavams, on Wednesday. The police, in coordination with the temple authorities, had formed special queue lines, besides arranging the basic amenities and security to the pedestrian devotees. The rituals and events in the hill shrine on Maha Sivaratri day included ‘Prabhotsavam’ and ‘Nandi Vahana Seva’ in the evening. The police made heavy security arrangements for the mega event of ‘Lingodbhava Rudrabhishekam’ at night, followed by the celestial wedding of the presiding deities of Lord Mallikarjuna and Goddess Bramarambha Devi.

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Ugadi Day: Temples witness heavy rush of devotees in Andhra Pradesh
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Ugadi Day: Temples witness heavy rush of devotees in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Major temples located in both Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts witnessed huge rush as special pujas were performed to the presiding deities on the occasion of Viswavasunama Ugadi festival. Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple, Sri Kanyakaparameswari temple, Ishwarya Venkateswara Sametha Asthalakshmi temple and other temples in Vizianagaram district wore a festive look with the decoration of the temples with flowers and …

Devotees throng Shiva temples
1 month ago

Devotees throng Shiva temples

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Devotees thronged Shiva temples across the erstwhile East and West Godavari districts on the second day of the Maha Shivaratri festival on Thursday. Some devotees visited the sea at Kakinada Beach in Kakinada district and Perupalem Beach in West Godavari district to take a holy dip before seeking the deity’s darshan. Pithapuram Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple executive officer Kata Mohan …

Mahasivaratri sees an outpouring of devotion at city temples
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahasivaratri sees an outpouring of devotion at city temples

The Hindu  

Devotion and religious fervour was witnessed as scores of devotees thronged the temples of Lord Siva right from the early hours, on the occasion of Maha Sivarathri, on Wednesday. The temples at MVP Colony, Nakkavanipalem, Seethammapeta and in Old Town area reverberated with the chants of ‘Om Nama Sivaya’ and ‘Hara Hara Mahadeva, Shambo Shankara’. “We performed ‘pithru devatha’ puja …

Large number of devotees celebrate Shivaratri at Vemulawada
1 month, 1 week ago

Large number of devotees celebrate Shivaratri at Vemulawada

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: Lakhs of devotees thronged the renowned Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy temple here on Wednesday to celebrate Maha Shivaratri with religious fervour and joy. Priests performed various rituals throughout the day, including ‘Rudrabhishekam’, ‘Shivapooja’, ‘Bilvaarchana’ for Lord Shiva, and ‘Kumkumarchana’ for Goddess Parvathi Devi. Surrounding shrines and the main temple were adorned with vibrant lights, while special counters were set up …

Shivaratri Celebrations Draw Thousands to Historic Temples in AP
1 month, 1 week ago

Shivaratri Celebrations Draw Thousands to Historic Temples in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: Huge crowds of devotees turned up for darshan and prayers at historic temples in the region on Wednesday. TTD member and Madakasira MLA MS Raju offered silk clothes to the Lord Siddeswara Swamy temple at Hemavathi in Satya Sai district, the only shrine with a Lord Shiva statue in human form in south India. Raju, a TTD board member, …

Devotion encapsulates Srikalahasti Temple on Maha Shivaratri
1 month, 1 week ago

Devotion encapsulates Srikalahasti Temple on Maha Shivaratri

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati:The temple town of Srikalahasti in Tirupati district resonated with devotion and spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees gathered at the Sri Vayulingeswara Swamy Temple to take part in the Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Flowers, intricate rangolis and dazzling lights adorned the temple, renowned for its Vayu Lingam — one of the Pancha Bhoota Lingams representing the element of air, creating …

Maha Shivaratri: Lord Shiva temples witnessed unprecedented rush in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Shivaratri: Lord Shiva temples witnessed unprecedented rush in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam

The Hindu  

Lord Shiva temples both in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts in Andhra Pradesh witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees who offered special prayers to the presiding deities on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Oldest temples such as Mudu-Kovellu located in Fort junction, Edu-Kovellu in Babametta of Vizianagaram, Ramatheertham in Nellimarla, Punyagiri temple in Srungavarapukota constituency wore a festive look with special …

Mahashivaratri: From Prayagraj to Kashi, mega plans in place for crowd mgmt
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahashivaratri: From Prayagraj to Kashi, mega plans in place for crowd mgmt

Hindustan Times  

The state government authorities are on their toes with multiple arrangements and diversions put in place for crowd management. Over 2.5 crore devotees expected in Prayagraj while over 12 lakh devotees expected in Varanasi and over 8 lakh crowd expected in Ayodhya while returning from Maha Kumbh and Varanasi, said a senior police official. Besides, a large number of Kanwar …

Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam temples gear up for Maha Shivaratri Jatara
1 month, 1 week ago

Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam temples gear up for Maha Shivaratri Jatara

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The famous Shiva temples of Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam in northern Andhra Pradesh are bustling with activity in the run-up to the grand Maha Shivaratri Jatara. Maha Shivaratri, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm throughout North Andhra. ASR sub-collector Shauryaman Patel, speaking at …

Srisailam witnesses heavy rush of devotees
1 month, 1 week ago

Srisailam witnesses heavy rush of devotees

The Hindu  

Srisailam temple town and the Nallamala forests are reverberating with chants of Om Namah Sivaya with thousands of devotees visiting the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam on the occasion of Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams. Thousands of devotees from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are trekking through the dense Nallamala forests to reach Srisailam and the forest and temple authorities have …

Srikalahasti temple’s Shivaratri Brahmotsavams begin
1 month, 1 week ago

Srikalahasti temple’s Shivaratri Brahmotsavams begin

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The temple town of Srikalahasti witnessed the grand commencement of ‘Shivaratri Brahmotsavams’ at the Vayulingeswara Swamy temple on Friday. A substantial influx of devotees is expected, especially on Maha Shivaratri day, February 26, when nearly 2-3 lakh pilgrims are anticipated to visit the temple. Ministers A. Satya Prasad, Anam Ramnarayan Reddy, and Vangalapudi Anitha have held multiple coordination meetings …

Endowments secretary inspects Brahmotsavam arrangements in Srisailam
1 month, 1 week ago

Endowments secretary inspects Brahmotsavam arrangements in Srisailam

The Hindu  

Secretary to Government V. Vinay Chand on Thursday inspected the arrangements for the ongoing Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams and also for the main events of Pagalankarana and Kalyanotsavam at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam. Mr. Vinay Chand inspected the queue lines for ordinary, sheegra and ati sheegra darshans and asked the temple officials to make arrangements to meet the …

Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams begin at Srisailam temple
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams begin at Srisailam temple

The Hindu  

Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams at Srisailam temple began on Wednesday. The temple management has made elaborate arrangements for the 11-day festivities, and the first day attracted a good number of devotees. On Day One, temple Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao, other officials, priests and Vedic pundits performed the Yagasala pravesam ritual, followed by Siva Sankalpam, Punyahavachanam, Chandeeswara Puja, Kankana Puja, Kanakanadarana and …

Shivaratri Padayatras to Srisailam via Nallamala Forest Begin Today
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shivaratri Padayatras to Srisailam via Nallamala Forest Begin Today

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The Nallamala dense forest region, where the Srisailam Temple is located, will echo with chants of "Hara Hara Mahadeva" starting Monday, as devotees will begin a 40-km padayatra to the temple. Lakhs of devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra travel to Srisailam to have the darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi. To manage the …

APSRTC to operate 3,500 special buses for Mahasivaratri
1 month, 2 weeks ago

APSRTC to operate 3,500 special buses for Mahasivaratri

The Hindu  

Mahasivaratri on February 26 is a significant festival for devotees of Lord Siva, as they observe fasting, night-long vigils and offer special prayers at Siva temples. To cater to their travel needs, the AP State Road Transport Corporation will operate 3,500 special buses to 99 different Siva shrines in different districts across the State. Last year, APSRTC operated 3,259 special …

Make hassle-free arrangements for Brahmotsavams at Srisailam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Make hassle-free arrangements for Brahmotsavams at Srisailam

The Hindu  

The State government is expecting a 30% increase compared to previous year in the number of pilgrims visiting Srisailam temple for the upcoming Maha Sivaratri Brahmotsavams, and has asked the officials to take necessary measures to ensure hassle-free darshan for the devotees. Janardhan Reddy, along with Collector Rajakumari Gania, Superintendent of Police Adhiraj Singh Rana and other officials, held a …

Minister BC Janardhan Reddy reviews preparations for Srisailam Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minister BC Janardhan Reddy reviews preparations for Srisailam Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams

The Hindu  

Minister for Roads & Buildings, Investments and Infrastructure BC Janardhan Reddy has directed temple authorities to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees attending the grand Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams at Srisailam. During a meeting at the Secretariat here on Saturday, the Minister was formally invited to the Brahmotsavams by Srisailam Devasthanam Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao and temple priests. A ministerial committee will …

Rathasaptami Festival: Scores of Devotees Throng Arasavalli Suryanarayana Temple
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rathasaptami Festival: Scores of Devotees Throng Arasavalli Suryanarayana Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Scores of devotees from various parts of Andhra Pradesh, southern Odisha and Chhattisgarh thronged Arasavalli Suryanarayana temple in Srikakulam town, on Tuesday, to attend the annual Rathasaptami festival. The devotees started visiting temple premises from Monday night itself, to take part in Ksheerabhisekham ritual, which began at around 12.15 am on Tuesday. On the other, Union minister for civil …

Ratha Saptami begins on grand note in Srikakulam
2 months ago

Ratha Saptami begins on grand note in Srikakulam

The Hindu  

Ratha Sapthami, being celebrated as a three-day State festival this time, began on a grand note on Sunday, which witnessed various cultural events, samuhika namaskarams, sobha yatra and helicopter ride among others. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Srikakulam MLA Gondu Shankar and others performed yoga on 80 Feet Road and advised the people to do it regularly …

Devotees visiting Srikalahasti temple will be offered one free laddu during Maha Sivaratri, says Endowments Minister
2 months ago

Devotees visiting Srikalahasti temple will be offered one free laddu during Maha Sivaratri, says Endowments Minister

The Hindu  

Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy announced massive plans for the smooth conduct of the annual Brahmotsavam at the famous Srikalahastheeswara temple in Srikalahasti town, which coincides with the Maha Sivaratri festival. Mr. Reddy conducted an elaborate review of the arrangements along with Minister for Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad, who is also the in-charge Minister of Tirupati district, Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala …

Sankranti Brahmotsavams begin at Srisailam
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sankranti Brahmotsavams begin at Srisailam

The Hindu  

Sankranti Brahmotsavams at the Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam began on a religious note on Saturday. The temple authorities have made elaborate arrangements for the Brahmotsavams which will go on till January 17. Meanwhile, the traditional ‘Bhogi Pallu’ will be held on January 13 at the Akka Mahadevi Alankara Mandapam at 10 a.m. Children below five years of …

Tight security at temples for Vaikunta Ekadasi in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tight security at temples for Vaikunta Ekadasi in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Vaikunta Ekadasi was celebrated with great fervour in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts on Friday, as thousands of devotees flocked to temples for the darshan of Lord Sri Venkateshwara. Major temples, including Uttara Tirupati, Janda Balaji Mandir, Sri Venkateswara Temple at Aryanagar, and Subhashnagar Ramalayam in Nizamabad, saw huge crowds. Similarly, Telangana Tirumala Temple in Narsingpally, Apuroopa Venkateshwara Swamy Temple …

Bramari Sena: Army of 20k volunteers helping temples manage crowd
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bramari Sena: Army of 20k volunteers helping temples manage crowd

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With major temples in two Telugu states attracting huge crowds during festivals, auspicious days and events like Brahmotsavams, the temple managements have been facing a gigantic task in handling a large number of devotees and taking care of tasks such as prasadam distribution and sales, Annadana programmes and others. In those tough times, the Chirala-based Bramarambika Seva Samiti, popularly …

Devotees throng Perumal temples in Salem and Namakkal for Vaikunta Ekadasi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Devotees throng Perumal temples in Salem and Namakkal for Vaikunta Ekadasi

The Hindu  

Thousands of devotees thronged the Perumal Temples in Salem and Namakkal districts on Vaikunta Ekadasi and offered prayers on Friday. At the Kottai Alagirinathar Swamy temple in Salem, devotees waited from the early hours of Friday to enter the ‘Sorgavasal’. Similarly, ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’ festivities were held at the Lakshmi Narayanaswami temple at Second Agraharam, Venugopalaswamy temple at Chinna Kadai Veethi, …

Devotees throng Perumal temples for ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Devotees throng Perumal temples for ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’

The Hindu  

Thousands of devotees thronged Perumal temples across Madurai on Friday, on the occasion of ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’. The opening of the ‘Paramapada Vasal’ or the ‘Sorga Vasal’ on ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’ of the Tamil month of Margazhi is the highlight of the festival. The devotees waited in long queues at Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple at Tallakulam at 5.15 a.m. to have a glimpse …

Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited Sabarimala hill shrine
3 months ago

Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited Sabarimala hill shrine

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Over 32 lakh pilgrims visited the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple during the ongoing Mandalam-Makaravilakku season, Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan has said. Revolutionary call: Vasavan Vasavan termed Sivagiri Mutt chief Swami Sathchidananda’s call for lifting the shirt ban at Hindu temples as revolutionary. He and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seconded the suggestion at the meeting in which Swami made …

Srisailam draws massive crowd of devotees
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Srisailam draws massive crowd of devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Srisailam temple witnessed a significant surge in devotees over the weekend holidays, with long queues forming for Arjitha Sevas and Sparsha Darshanam. Previously restricted on busy days, these special sevas are now being offered even on public holidays, albeit within limited hours. On Saturday, devotees lined up from morning till evening to visit the main deities, Mallikarjuna Swamy and …

Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavam from Feb. 19 at Srisailam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavam from Feb. 19 at Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The Srisailam temple authorities are gearing up for the Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavam, scheduled from February 19 to March 1 at the Sri Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam. Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao has directed officials to complete all preparations by the first week of February, anticipating a significant influx of devotees. He stressed coordination with the forest department to clear wild …

Karthika Masam Drawing Devotees to Srisailam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karthika Masam Drawing Devotees to Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Srisailam Temple is witnessing a surge in devotees over the past few days, with weekend holidays and the Karthika Somavaram on Monday. The devout are taking a dip in the Patala Ganga as part of their Karthika Snanam, before having their darshan at the Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. Saturday witnessed heightened security, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and …

Thousands Offer Balitharpanam at Thirunelly, Wayanad
5 months ago

Thousands Offer Balitharpanam at Thirunelly, Wayanad

The Hindu  

Thousands of devotees gathered on Friday (November 1) to perform the ‘Balitharpanam’ ritual at the Mahavishnu temple in Thirunelly in Wayanad. The rituals, believed to grant eternal peace to departed ancestors, attracted devotees from neighboring districts and beyond, with thousands making their way to the banks of the Papanashini Creek and Nugu River to perform the ceremony.

In 52 Days, Over Half a Million Devotees Paid Obeisance at Amarnath
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In 52 Days, Over Half a Million Devotees Paid Obeisance at Amarnath

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar:The annual Amarnath yatra passed off peacefully on Monday with a little over half a million devotees paying obeisance and having the darshan of the fully formed natural Shivling or ice-lingam of Lord Shiva inside the cave-shrine. The Jammu and Kashmir government and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board officials said that the traditional rituals including ‘pujan’ were held at the cave-shrine …

Scores of women perform ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Srisailam
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Scores of women perform ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Srisailam

The Hindu  

Hundreds of women thronged the hill shrine of Bhramaramba Sametha Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanams at Srisailam, here on Friday, to participate in the auspicious Hindu festival — ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ — observed on the second Friday of the Sravana month. Later, the women took ‘darshan’ of the main deity through a special queue line. The Devasthanams provided the material required for …

Special prayers offered in Mahalakshmi temples on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Special prayers offered in Mahalakshmi temples on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam

The Hindu  

Many devotees offered special prayers in Mahalakshmi temples of Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam, performed on the second Friday of auspicious Sravana Masam. Meanwhile, the Astalakshmi Sameta Ishwarya Venkateswara Swamy temple located at Ayyannapeta in Vizianagaram wore a festive look with special prayers and performance of kumkum puja in early hours. The temple trustees Durga …

Four-day festival begins at Gurunathaswamy temple in Anthiyur
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Four-day festival begins at Gurunathaswamy temple in Anthiyur

The Hindu  

The procession of three deities marked the beginning of the four-day annual festival of Arulmigu Gurunathaswamy Temple at Pudupalayam in Anthiyur on Wednesday. The idols of Sri Kamatchi, Sri Perumal, and Sri Gurunathaswamy were taken out in a procession to Vanakovil, witnessed by thousands of devotees, after which special puja was performed at the temple. The cattle and horse exhibition, …

Srisailam Temple Prepares for Shravana Masam Festivities
8 months ago

Srisailam Temple Prepares for Shravana Masam Festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Shravana Masam festivities will begin on August 5 and continue until September 4, said Executive Officer of the Srisailam Devasthanam, D. Peddiraju. Given the considerable number of devotees expected during Shravana Masam, particularly those taking holy baths in Pathalaganga, proper safety arrangements are crucial. The security and water supply departments have been instructed to ensure that devotees remain within …

Srisailam Temple Comes Alive with Prabhotsavam Festivities
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Srisailam Temple Comes Alive with Prabhotsavam Festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

DC Correspondent Kurnool, April 8 The 3rd day of Ugadi Mahotsavam at Srisailam Temple witnessed the captivating Prabhotsavam ceremony, leaving devotees enthralled. The day commenced with special pujas for Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and his consort, Goddess Bhramaramba Ammavaru. Special rituals were meticulously conducted to honor Goddess Bhramaramba throughout the day, culminating in special pujas and japanushthanam in the evening. The …

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri
1 year ago

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : The temple authorities of Sri Durga Malleswara Varla Devasthanam said elaborate arrangements were made for the week-long Maha Sivarathri festivities at the temple atop Indrakeeladri from Friday. Expecting that around 1.5 lakh devotees would take a holy dip at Krishna river as part of Shivaratri celebrations, the temple authorities made special arrangements at Durga ghat, Punnami ghat and …

Devotees Throng Srisailam for Special Pujas, Cultural Shows
1 year ago

Devotees Throng Srisailam for Special Pujas, Cultural Shows

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: As part of Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavam and Navahnika Deeksha, on the third day that is on Sunday, special pujas were offered to Sri Swamy and Ammavaru. Subsequently, special pujas were also conducted for Sri Chandiswara Swamy at Yagashala. Later, Mandaparadhana, Panchavaranarchana, Shiva Panchakshari, Nityahavana, Rudra Homam, Chandi Homam were organised according to Agama Shastra. Similarly, Pradoshakala Puja, Japanushtanam, Rudra Parayanam …

Elaborate Arrangements for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam in Srisailam
1 year, 1 month ago

Elaborate Arrangements for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam in Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The Sri Bhramaramba Sametha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam is readying for the 11-day Maha Shivaratri Bramotsavam from March 1. The Kanaka Durga temple authorities will offer silk attire to Lord Srisaila Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi on March 3. On March 4, TTD and Kanipakam temple officials will perform a similar tradition, followed by state government officials …

10 lakh devotees likely to offer prayers at Srisailam during 11-day fete
1 year, 1 month ago

10 lakh devotees likely to offer prayers at Srisailam during 11-day fete

New Indian Express  

KURNOOL : Authorities of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple at Srisailam in Nandyal district are gearing up for the 11-day Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams, which is scheduled to be commence on March 1. At least 10 lakh devotees are expected to visit the auspicious fete from Andhra Pradesh as well as other States, including Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc to have the …

Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam performed amid grandeur
1 year, 1 month ago

Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam performed amid grandeur

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Srisailam Temple performed the holy amid grandeur, marking the culmination of the 11-day ritual for the presiding Goddess Bhramarambika Devi and God Mallikarjuna Swamy. This Maha Kumbhabhishekam coincided with the reconstruction of Sivaji Gopuram, restoration of upalayas on the temple premises, and consecration of Shiva Linga and Nandeeswara in various upalayas and mathas. The ritual got performed simultaneously across …

Ensure Flawless Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam: Commissioner
1 year, 1 month ago

Ensure Flawless Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam: Commissioner

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Endowments commissioner S. Satyanarayana has instructed department officials to ensure that the Maha Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsavam at Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Bhramaramba Ammavaru on Wednesday, February 21, is organised flawlessly, with Vedic activities being organised as per the auspicious time. Officials have already set up LED screens at the main squares in Srisailam to watch the Maha Kumbhabhishekam, which will …

Srisailam temple gears up for sacred Maha Kumbhabhishekam
1 year, 1 month ago

Srisailam temple gears up for sacred Maha Kumbhabhishekam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Srisailam is gearing up for the Maha Kumbhabhishekam event, a sacred ritual conducted every 12 years. Known as Maha Kumbhabhishekam, a reference to the sprinkling of holy water from ceremonial urns, the festival is traditionally held at Hindu temples once every 12 years to boost the spiritual energies of the temple and its main deities. Srisailam temple had initially …

Devotees flock to temples for prayers on New Year day
1 year, 3 months ago

Devotees flock to temples for prayers on New Year day

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: With the advent of New Year, temples in Kurnool and Nandyal witnessed a significant surge in the arrival of devotees for darshan. At the Sri Bhramaramba Sametha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, devotees arrived from the early hours of Monday, resulting in a wait time of approximately 3 to 4 hours for the darshan. Mantralayam also saw a significant turnout of …

Heavy Rush at Lord Shiva Temples on Karthika Somavaram'
1 year, 3 months ago

Heavy Rush at Lord Shiva Temples on Karthika Somavaram'

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Devotees flocked to Lord Shiva temples across the combined Chittoor districts and performed special rituals on the last Monday of the auspicious Karthika Masam. All the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva were open in the early hours and kept open till late in the evening, while devotees queued for darshan after taking a holy dip in the tanks of …

Grand Celebration of Varalakshmi Vratam at Tiruchanoor Temple
1 year, 7 months ago

Grand Celebration of Varalakshmi Vratam at Tiruchanoor Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Aasthana Mandapam at the sacred abode of Goddess Padmavathi Devi in Tiruchanoor witnessed a fervent and devout observance of the Varalakshmi Vratam festival on Friday. The famous Durga Malleswara Temple precincts on the hilltop Indrakeeladri were full with devotees on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam in Vijayawada on Friday. The city's renowned temples, including the Simhachalam Temple, the …

Srisailam Temple planning Pratahkala Sevas
1 year, 7 months ago

Srisailam Temple planning Pratahkala Sevas

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Srisailam Temple authorities are considering introduction of Pratahkala Sevas, like the Pradoshakala Seva, for offering a more convenient morning ritual for devotees. Temple executive officer S. Lavanna said the Udayastamana Seva and Pradoshakala Seva offer an opportunity for devotees to participate in Arjita Sevas by paying a reasonable fee. Lavanna said the proposal of introducing Pratahkala Sevas was preceded …

Srisailam Temple Performs Sahasra Ghatabhishekam
1 year, 9 months ago

Srisailam Temple Performs Sahasra Ghatabhishekam

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy received Sahasra Ghatabhishekam at the Srisailam Temple on occasion of the Tholi Ekadasi on Thursday. Temple authorities said the Sahasra Ghatabhishekam is for AP to receive timely and abundant rains, enable healthy crop growth and ensure overall prosperity of the state. The Sahasra Ghatabhishekam commenced at the Vrudda Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple and lasted for four hours, …

Devotees throng Vaishnava temples on Tholi Ekadasi
1 year, 9 months ago

Devotees throng Vaishnava temples on Tholi Ekadasi

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Thursday being the auspicious Tholi Ekadasi, devotees thronged temples, making offerings, performing pujas and seeking blessings from Lord Mahavishnu. Thousands of devotees visited Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy Temple at Annavaram of Kakinada district. All Venkateswara Swamy temples witnessed crowds of devotees, whether at Dwaraka Tirumala in Eluru district, Tirupathi in Peddapuram mandal of Kakinada district, Mamidikuduru and Vadapalli …

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