2 months ago
1
A spiritually vibrant ambiance enveloped the metropolis connected the juncture of Sri Rama Navami connected Friday (March 27, 2026). Major temple centres, including Ramalayam Satyanarayanapuram, Kodanda Rama Temple Patamata and Sri Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy Temple Ghat Road, witnessed a dependable influx of devotees. Streets and neighbourhoods transformed into festive spaces, with pandals hosting the accepted ‘Sita Rama Kalyanam’.
At precisely noon, during the auspicious Abhijit muhurtham, priests performed the celestial wedding rituals amid Vedic chants and accepted music. The deities, adorned successful silk garments and vibrant floral decorations, were the centre of devotion arsenic rituals similar ‘Jeelakarra Bellam’ and the tying of the ‘mangalasutram’ were conducted, symbolising the divine national of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
Across the city, devotional fervour resonated done chants of “Jai Sri Rama,” “Kodanda Rama,” and “Janaki Rama.” Youth actively participated successful preparations, distributing accepted ‘prasadam’ specified arsenic ‘vadapappu’ and ‘panakam’, a refreshing jaggery-based drink.
Prominent localities similar Besant Road, Benz Circle, and One Town hosted elaborate pandals, though immoderate areas saw comparatively subdued arrangements compared to erstwhile years.
Beyond the city, celebrations extended crossed Krishna and NTR districts, with thousands thronging temples and participating successful peculiar rituals. Residential colonies and payment associations besides organised ‘Sita Rama Kalyanams’, reflecting the deep-rooted taste value of the festival.
Temples were decorated with buntings, marigold garlands, and colourful lights, portion flagpoles lined the attack roads. Many temples besides organised ‘annadanam’, serving assemblage meals to devotees.
Later successful the day, processions carrying the deities were taken done main streets, continuing a long-standing tradition. Markets bustled with enactment arsenic radical purchased festive items and offerings.
