GRAND COMMENCEMENT OF ASHTABANDHANA MAHASAMPROKSHANAM AT DEVUNI KADAPA TEMPLE

The Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam rituals at Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Devuni Kadapa, commenced grandly on Monday with devotion and traditional fervour.

As part of the first-day rituals, priests performed Manonmana Pramana Shanti Homam, Kumbha Sthapana, Panchagni Pranayanam and Sattumora in accordance with Agama traditions from 8 a.m. Special Vedic rituals will be performed at the Yagasala at 6.30 p.m.

Ashtabandhanam on August 25

On August 25, Chatushthanarchana, Ekashiti Kalasa Snapanam, Murthi Homam and Ashtabandhanam will be performed from 7.30 a.m. In the evening, Shayyadhivasam, Tattva Homams, Shanti Homam and Sattumora will be conducted from 6 p.m.

Mahasamprokshanam on August 26

On August 26, Chatushthanarchana, Murthi Homam and Prayaschitta Homam will be performed from 7 a.m.

The Maha Poornahuthi, Mahasamprokshanam and Kalakarshanam will be performed as per Agama traditions from 9.45 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. under the auspicious Shravan Nakshatra and Tula Lagna.

Devotees will be allowed darshan of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy after completion of the Mahasamprokshanam rituals.

AEO Sri Ravi, Superintendent Sri Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Sri Eshwar Reddy and temple priests participated in the sacred rituals.