Srisailam temple decked in vegetables and fruits for Shakambari Utsavam
The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam was decorated with vegetables and fruits to celebrate the Shakambari Utsavam. The festival involves traditional rituals and prayers dedicated to Goddess Bhramaramba Devi for universal well-being.
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This event highlights the cultural and religious significance of traditional festivals in Indian temple architecture and community life.
The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam was decorated with thousands of vegetables and fruits on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) as part of the Shakambari Utsavam for Goddess Bhramaramba Devi, on the occasion of Ashadha Purnima.
The presiding deity and the processional deity of Goddess Bhramaramba Devi, and the idols of Goddess Raja Rajeshwari, Goddess Annapurna Devi and the village deity Goddess Ankalamma within the temple complex, were adorned with vegetables and greens.
As part of the festival, rituals and prayers were performed for Goddess Bhramaramba Devi in accordance with the Agama scriptures. The service is performed every year for universal well-being.
Srisailam temple trust board chairman Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu, Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao, board members, the chief priests of both temples, several priests, Vedic scholars, officials and staff members took part.
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