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Over 90,000 devotees throng Indrakeeladri temple on Sarannavaratri opening day
The nine-day Sarannavaratri festivities commenced at the hilltop Indrakeeladri temple in Andhra Pradesh with a massive turnout of worshippers. Temple delegations from across the region presented ceremonial silk robes as part of the celebrations.
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More than 90,000 devotees descended upon the Indrakeeladri temple on the first day of the Sarannavaratri festival, marking the beginning of the nine-day celebration dedicated to the goddess. The temple, located atop a hill, witnessed an impressive congregation of pilgrims who arrived to offer their prayers and seek blessings during the auspicious period.
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker visited the sacred shrine to participate in the festivities and pay obeisance at the temple. The official's presence underscored the cultural significance of the celebrations in the state's religious calendar.
Temple delegations representing the Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy temple and Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple presented ornate silk robes to the presiding deity as part of the inaugural day's rituals. The exchange of ceremonial garments is a traditional practice that reflects the interconnectedness of temples across the region and their shared devotion during major festivals.
The Sarannavaratri festival is one of the most significant celebrations in Andhra Pradesh's Hindu calendar, drawing worshippers from across the state and neighboring regions to participate in the religious observances.