The Maha Sivaratri festivities at the second Jyotirlinga of the country, Srisailam Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, were held on a massive scale on Friday. Special pujas were offered to the presiding deities on the eighth day of the 11-day Brahmotsavams. Rudrabhishekam was done for over four hours by 11 archakas and Veda pandits. Earlier, Nandi … Read more
To cater to the transport needs of devotees visiting Shaivite temples on the occasion of Sivaratri, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) will operate 2,555 special buses across the State on Friday and Saturday (February 21 and 22). Corporation’s Executive Director (Operations) Brahmananda Reddy said 792 special buses would be plied to the … Read more
Srikalahasteeswara temple in Srikalahasti town, which is famous as ‘Dakshina Kasi’, was abuzz with hectic activity on Thursday on the eve of Maha Sivaratri. The temple was tastefully decorated with a variety of exotic flowers and rich fruits. Colourful ‘rangolis’ on the temple floor offered a visual treat to the visiting crowd. The eye-catching illumination … Read more
As Teerthala village, the abode of Lord Sangameswara Swamy, in Khammam rural mandal is all set to host the five-day annual Mahasivaratri Jatara from Thursday midnight, the official machinery has made all necessary arrangements to make the jatara a hassle-free event. The annual mega religious fair is expected to draw a large number of devotees … Read more