Tirupati: Srikalahasti, the respected Vayulinga Kshetram famously referred to as Dakshina Kasi, is getting ready for the grand Maha Shivaratri celebrations on February 26.
With an expected inflow of lakhs of devotees, elaborate preparations are in position to make sure a easy non secular revel in for all.
The principle congregation can be for the sacred ‘Lingodbhava Darshan’ on Maha Shivaratri evening. The Devasthanam, in coordination with the district management and police, has made elaborate arrangements. Transient pandals, bathrooms, and bathing ghats were arrange alongside the Swarnamukhi river for the benefit of the pilgrims.
Temple functionaries mentioned devoted stalls alongside the queue strains and inside the temple premises will supply meals and consuming water to the huge turnout. Queue control has been meticulously deliberate to facilitate seamless darshan for all devotees.
The temple the town has been embellished with colourful flower decorations, colourful rangolis and illuminated LED lighting, including to the festive spirit. With an anticipated footfall of just about two lakh devotees, the temple government will distribute water, buttermilk, and milk alongside the queue strains. Particular consideration has additionally been given to make sure right kind sanitation.
The 13-day Brahmotsavams related to Maha Shivaratri started on February 21 and can conclude on March 5. Cultural programmes and Vahana sevas are being held day by day as a part of the celebrations. On February 26, the Maha Shivaratri day, a chain of particular occasions were scheduled, together with Indira Vimanam and Chapara Seva within the morning at 10:30am. Within the evening, at 9:30pm, the Golden Nandi and Golden Simha Vahana Seva will happen.
The sacred Lingodbhava Maha Abhishekam will likely be seen all through the intervening evening of February 26 and 27.
Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Sudhir Reddy and temple govt officer Bapi Reddy have carried out more than one overview conferences with district collector Venkateswar and SP Harshavardhan Raju to supervise the preparations.
Arrangements also are in complete swing on the Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple in Tirupati, controlled via the TTD. On Maha Shivaratri, the day will start with Mahanyasapurvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam from 2am to 4:30am, adopted via Bhogiteru from 7am to 9am.
The Snapana Tirumanjanam will happen later within the day, whilst the Visesha Nandi Vahana Seva is about for 6pm. On February 27, the Lingodbhava Kala Abhishekam will likely be seen from 12am to 4am, adopted via Siva Parvati Kalyanam from 6pm to 7:30pm.
