Ankurarpanam for Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Vari Temple Brahmotsavams on 26th March

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta are set to commence in a grand manner. The temple, known for its ancient and historical significance, is also प्रसिद्ध as “Ekashila Nagaram” since the idols of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana are carved from a single stone.

As part of the Sri Ramanavami annual Brahmotsavams scheduled from March 26 to April 5, the traditional Ankurarpanam ritual will be performed on Thursday night in accordance with Vedic procedures.

On this occasion, the Lord will be awakened with Suprabhata Seva in the morning, followed by Tirumanjanam to the presiding and associated deities. Later, Vyasa Abhishekam, worship, and archana will be performed to the main deities.

In the evening from 6 PM, amidst Vedic chanting by priests, the Ankurarpanam ritual will be conducted. The process includes beautifully adorning the utsava deities of Sri Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana, placing them on a special platform, followed by Vishvaksena Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Kalasha Puja, Vasudeva Punyahavachanam, and Kankanadharana. Subsequently, the ritual of collecting sacred soil (Puttamannu) will be carried out.

Dwajarohanam on March 27

The Brahmotsavams will formally begin with Dhwajarohanam on March 27. The ceremony is scheduled between 9:30 AM and 10:15 AM during the auspicious Vrishabha Lagnam.

On the same day, Sri Ramanavami Asthanam will be held at 11 AM. At 4 PM, Sri Pothana Jayanthi and a poets’ meet (Kavi Sammelanam) will be organized. In the evening, from 7 PM to 9 PM, the Lord and Goddess will bless devotees on the Sesha Vahanam.