AP: SACRED KALASA SNAPANAM PERFORMED AT DEVUNI KADAPA TEMPLE
Devuni Kadapa, Aug 25 (TNT): The Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam rituals at the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Devuni Kadapa, are being conducted with devotion and as per Agama traditions.
As part of the rituals, Uttamottama Kalasa Snapanam was performed on Tuesday amid the chanting of Vedic mantras.
As many as 473 sacred Kalasams were consecrated with holy waters, which were used for the ceremonial abhishekam of the presiding deity.
The priests performed the ritual praying for the sanctity and divine power of the temple to increase and for the blessings of Lord Srinivasa to be bestowed upon all.
Earlier, Chatussthanarchana, Murthi Homam and Ashtabandhanam were performed as per Agama traditions. In the evening, Shayyadhivasam, Tattva Homams, Shanti Homam and Shatthumora will be conducted.
Mahasamprokshanam on August 26
On August 26, Chatussthanarchana, Murthi Homam and Prayashchitta Homam will be performed from 7 am. From 9.45 am to 11.30 am, Maha Poornahuti, Mahasamprokshanam and Kalakarshanam will be conducted during the auspicious Shravana Nakshatram and Tula Lagnam.
Devotees will be allowed for darshan after completion of the Mahasamprokshanam rituals.
Temple Deputy EO Ms A. Prashanthi, AEO Ravi, Superintendent Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Eshwar Reddy, and temple priests participated in the rituals.
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