Dasara festivities at Srisailam to commence from October 11
During the festivities, special ‘archanas’ will be held for Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and special pujas for Goddess Bhramaramba will be performed daily, along with ‘Rudra Yagam’ and ‘Chandi Yagam’
The Dasara Mahotsavams at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam will commence on October 11 and run until October 20. During the festivities, special 'archanas' will be held for Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy, while daily pujas will be performed for Goddess Bhramaramba. The processional deity of Goddess Bhramaramba will be dressed as 'Nava Durga' and various 'Vahana Sevas' will be conducted for both deities.
Srisailam temple trust board chairman P. Ramesh Naidu and executive officer M. Srinivasa Rao announced that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth event. The festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. with 'Yagashala Pravesham' at the Goddess's temple, followed by the Lord's temple. 'Japas' and 'Parayanas' will be conducted every day of the festival.
Silk garments will be offered to the deities by the State government on October 19, Maharnavami. Events like 'Yaga Purnahuti', 'Kalashodvasana', and 'Avabrutham' have been scheduled for October 20 morning, with the festivities concluding that evening with the 'Teppotsavam' (float festival). All 'Arjita Sevas' have been suspended during the festival period.
An LED screen has been installed at the Gangadhara Mandapam for devotees to view the proceedings. Additionally, folk art forms will be showcased during the 'Gramotsavam' (procession of deities through the town).
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