Dasara festivities commence at all major temples across Nandyal district
As part of the festivities, ‘Thirumanjana Seva’ was performed at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Ahobilam, while rituals such as ‘Yagashala Pravesham’, ‘Ganapathi Puja’, ‘Deeksha Sankalpam’, ‘Kankana Puja’ and ‘Kankana Dharana’, and ‘Ritvigvaranam’ were held at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam
Dasara festivities kicked off at major temples across Nandyal district on Sunday. The revered pilgrimage site, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Ahobilam, commenced the celebrations with the 'Thirumanjana Seva' (celestial bath ritual) for the deity using sacred waters and Vedic mantras. Devotees flocked to the temple to seek blessings for longevity, health, prosperity, and happiness during the Navaratri festivities.
At Srisailam's Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, the 'Sri Devi Sarannavaratri Mahotsavams' commenced following tradition and scriptural guidelines. The temple's trustees, officials, priests, and Vedic scholars performed various rituals including 'Yagashala Pravesham', 'Ganapathi Puja', 'Deeksha Sankalpam', 'Kankana Puja', and 'Kankana Dharana' to mark the festival's start.
Additionally, a 'Sahasra Chandi Parayana-sahita Shata Chandi Maha Rudra Yagam' was held for the first time this year to benefit the world. As part of the celebrations, the presiding deity was adorned as Goddess Shailaputri, and the 'Bhringi Vahana Seva' was performed. Daily 'Kumari Puja' will be conducted, where a young girl between the ages of two and ten is worshipped.
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