PATTABHISHEKAM MAHOTSAVAMS BEGIN AT VALMIKIPURAM SRI PATTABHIRAMA SWAMY TEMPLE

The Pattabhishekam Mahotsavams of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple at Valmikipuram began in a traditional manner on Monday evening with Senadhipathi Utsavam and Ankurarpanam. Special rituals were performed at the temple on the occasion.

On August 18, Yagashala puja will be held in the morning, followed by Snapana Tirumanjanam at 10 am. Unjal Seva will be held at 5 pm, Sri Sita Rama Shanti Kalyanam at 6.30 pm and Hanumantha Vahana Seva at 8 pm.

On August 19, Yagashala puja and Snapana Tirumanjanam will be performed in the morning. The Sri Rama Pattabhishekam Mahotsavam will be conducted grandly at 10 am. Unjal Seva will be held at 6 pm, followed by Garuda Vahana Seva at 7.30 pm, during which Sri Pattabhirama Swamy will bless devotees.

The celebrations will conclude with Maha Poornahuthi, Kumbhodvasana and Kumbha Prokshana.

Rs.300 Arjitha Seva Two devotees (a couple) can participate in the Sri Rama Pattabhishekam Arjitha Seva by paying Rs.300. Participating couples will be provided one uttariyam, one blouse piece and Annaprasadam.

During the three-day celebrations, the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project will organise Harikatha, Bhajans and devotional music programmes.

TTD appealed to devotees to participate in the celebrations in large numbers and seek the blessings of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy.

TTD AEO Sri Gopinath, Temple Inspector Sri Nagaraju, other officials, priests and staff participated in the programmes.