Srisailam celebrates Mahasivaratri Brahmostsavams with ‘Rathotsavam’, ‘Teppotsavam’

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Large fig   of devotees stitchery  to witnesser  Sivaratri celebrations astatine  Srisailam successful  Nandyal territory  connected  Monday.

Large fig of devotees stitchery to witnesser Sivaratri celebrations astatine Srisailam successful Nandyal territory connected Monday. | Photo Credit: U. SUBRAMANYAM

The processional idols of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba were taken retired connected a celestial thrust connected the streets of Srisailam arsenic portion of the Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams, connected Monday.

The territory medication and temple absorption made elaborate arrangements for the ‘Rathotsavam’ held connected Monday amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ by the devotees. The processional idols were brought retired successful a palanquin from the temple to the chariot. Before the Rathotsavam, priests performed Rathanga Puja, Rathanga Homam and Rathanga Bali successful accordance with Agama traditions. Pumpkins, coconuts and heaps of atom were offered arsenic ‘bali’.

The chariot was adorned with 11 varieties of flowers specified arsenic marigold, chrysanthemum, roses and others. Devotees pulled the chariot from the Gopuram to Nandi Circle and back. Later, the accepted ‘Teppotsavam’ was organised successful the temple pond.

Published - February 16, 2026 09:04 p.m. IST

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