{
  "id": 288730,
  "title": "Fruits, vegetables adorn Srisailam temple to mark ‘Shakambari Utsavam’ celebrations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/fruits-vegetables-adorn-srisailam-temple-to-mark-shakambari-utsavam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T01:47:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/srisailam-temple-decked-in-vegetables-and-fruits-for-shakambari-utsavam/article71280335.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam was adorned with a multitude of vegetables and fruits on July 29, 2026, as part of the 'Shakambari Utsavam' festivities. This event honored Goddess Bhramaramba Devi, coinciding with the 'Ashadha Purnima' full moon day. The main deity and the deities of Goddess Raja Rajeshwari, Goddess Annapurna Devi, and village goddess Ankalamma within the temple complex were dressed in greens and vegetables. Rituals and prayers were conducted to please the goddess, following the 'Agama' scriptures, aimed at ensuring universal well-being. The temple trust board chairman, Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu, along with the executive officer, board members, chief priests, several priests, Vedic scholars, officials, and staff participated in the celebrations. On the same day, special pujas were also performed for Lord Dakshinamurthy and Sage Vyasa at the Akka Mahadevi-Hemareddy Mallamma shrine. The temple witnessed the 'Pallaki Utsavam' and 'Uyyala Seva' rituals for the main deities, as well as the 'Lakshakumkumarchana' ceremony for Goddess Bhramaramba on Purnima.",
  "summary": "As part of the festival, rituals and prayers were performed for Goddess Bhramaramba Devi in accordance with the ‘Agama’ scriptures",
  "key_points": [
    "Srisailam temple adorned with vegetables and fruits on July 29, 2026.",
    "Shakambari Utsavam festivities honored Goddess Bhramaramba Devi.",
    "Rituals and prayers conducted for universal well-being."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The temple's use of greens and vegetables in decorations and rituals underscores the spiritual significance of plant life in Hindu tradition, particularly in honoring Goddess Bhramaramba Devi.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}