Srisailam decked up for Devi Sarannavaratri celebrations
11-day festivities begin on October 11; special pujas, alankarams and Vahana Sevas planned
The Hindu reports that the temple town of Srisailam is preparing for the Devi Sarannavaratri celebrations, which commence on October 11 and conclude on October 20. The 11-day festival will be marked by elaborate rituals and festivities, including daily special pujas for Goddess Bhramaramba and Navadurga alankarams for the processional deity of the Goddess.
To enhance devotees' experience, an LED screen has been installed at the Gangadhara Mandapam to display highlights of the celebrations. Special arrangements have been made for the convenience of devotees, including provision of drinking water, snacks, Annaprasadam, sanitation, and parking, as well as traffic management during the festival.
The festivities will feature various processional deities of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba, as well as various Shashtidasavas (sixteen types of milk baths) and Teppotsavam (float festival) on October 20.
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