Devotees in Telangana throng temples across for Maha Shivaratri
Devotees perform special pujas, abhishekams; Minister offers silk robes to Bhimeshwara Swamy
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Hyderabad: The occasion of the Maha Shivaratri festival, a significant influx of devotees has been observed at Shiva temples throughout the state.
Since early morning on Sunday, worshippers have gathered at these temples, filling the air with the reverberations of chanting Shiva's name. Many devotees are engaging in special pujas and abhishekams following their visits to the divine destination.
The festival is being celebrated with considerable grandeur. At the Bhimeshwara Temple in Vemulawada, located in the Rajanna Sircilla district, a substantial crowd of devotees has been present since the morning hours, resulting in an estimated wait time of approximately two hours to obtain darshan of Lord Shiva.
Those in attendance have also participated in special rituals. Additionally, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Government Whip Adi Srinivas have offered silk garments to the deity on behalf of the government.
Moreover, a notable surge of devotees has been reported at Shiva temples throughout the state of Telangana.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the famous pilgrimage site Vemulawada has worn the festival looks.
The Devotees thronged to have darshan of Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy along with the affiliated temple Bhimeshwara Swamy.
State Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and state Government Whip Adi Srinivas visited the temple and performed special pujas. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar presented silk robes to Bhimeshwara Swamy on behalf of the state government.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar made key comments on the post of the Karimnagar Mayor.
He expressed confidence that the corporation would be secured by the congress party. He spoke to the media in Vemulawada.
"BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind said that he is withdrawing from the mayoral race in Nizamabad. He said that the decision is being taken due to the lack of a full majority.
How can Union Minister Bandi Sanjay say that he will win the mayoral seat in Karimnagar even if he does not have a majority? The mayor is elected democratically in the municipal corporations. We will cooperate with the development on behalf of the Congress government.
